DPM, Turkish FM discuss regional situation
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed the hope for an early understanding among all parties which would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. The understanding to this effect was reached during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. […]
PTA mobile tax reduction demand echoes in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The issue of high taxes on mobile phones imposed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was raised in the National Assembly on Wednesday, with lawmakers calling for a reduction in duties to make digital access more affordable for the public. Call to treat mobile phones as essential devices Pakistan Peoples Party MNA Qasim Gilani […]
Green journalism urged as Atta Tarar calls for wider climate awareness
: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar on Wednesday stressed the need to mainstream climate change awareness through education, media engagement and religious teachings, while addressing the Green Journalism Conference organised by COMSTECH. The minister expressed gratitude to COMSTECH for convening what he described as a “critical and timely” discussion on environmental sustainability, noting […]
PM Shehbaz receives Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented a copy of the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on June 11, marking a key step ahead of the upcoming federal budget tomorrow. The survey outlines the country’s latest economic performance, key fiscal indicators, and sector-wise trends that will guide budgetary planning for the […]
Pakistan secures IMF nod to scrap solar panel tax hike
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to drop a proposed tax hike on solar panels and stationery products following interventions by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, government sources said, as Islamabad finalises its federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The development is being viewed as a significant victory for the government, which has […]
PIA dissolution bill approved amid privatisation debate in NA
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Dissolution) Bill 2026, following a heated debate over the airline’s privatisation, accumulated losses and future restructuring framework. The bill was presented amid concerns from opposition members regarding the transparency and outcome of the bidding process, while the government defended the plan as part […]
Govt set to present FY2026-27 federal budget on Friday
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that the Economic Survey would be presented today (Thursday), setting the stage for the upcoming Federal Budget 2026-27 and outlining key fiscal indicators and performance over the past year. The Economic Survey, the pre-budget document, would provide a comprehensive overview of the country’s economic performance, including GDP […]
Afghan national among two militants killed in Mohmand operation: sources
Security forces killed two militants, including an Afghan national, in an operation carried out in Mohmand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on June 4, 2026, sources said on Thursday. The killed Afghan terrorist had an Afghan identity card, foreign currency, modern weapons, and a suicide vest, the security sources stated. They added that the Afghan militant was carrying […]
‘Operationally difficult’: FO says release of Pakistanis from Somali pirates ‘top priority’
Islamabad : The Foreign Office said on Thursday that the government remains committed to securing the release of Pakistani citizens held by Somali pirates for nearly two months. The MT Honour 25, carrying 17 crew members, including 10 Pakistanis, was hijacked by pirates near Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region on April 21. Families of the hostages […]
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported. The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire […]