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Finance minister presents FY2026-27 budget in NA amid loud protests by opposition

Bilawal in attendance after PPP initially announced he would skip the session.

2026-06-12T17:05:10+05:00

BUDGET 2026-27: NEC trims uplift plans; Punjab takes biggest hit

Economy grows 3.7pc in FY26 — fastest in four years, but short of target

Income tax may fall for some salaried segments

4:02pm

PM Shehbaz stresses importance of 'strong security' ahead of budget presentation
3:29pm

MQM-P delegation calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says Rs20bn allocation sought for Karachi projects
9:41am

Pakistan's young population could power its economy. The Economic Survey shows why it won't
9:25am

Pakistan trails South Asia region in most health benchmarks
5:58am

Pakistan experiences back-to-back ‘warmest years’
5:58am

ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year
5:43am

ECONOMIC SURVEY 2026-27: Poverty surges 7pc, pushing 27m people into financial distress
5:43am

Indigenous energy sources overtake thermal power
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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Digital economy grows as IT sector posts gains

Live

Israel strikes south Lebanon even as Trump touts imminent US-Iran peace deal

Israeli drone attacks Lebanon’s Jibchit town; Trump believes Iran's supreme leader signed off on emerging deal.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 12:58pm

PM Shehbaz stresses importance of 'strong security' ahead of budget presentation

Says meeting has a one-point agenda pertaining to budget.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 05:05pm

MQM-P delegation calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says Rs20bn allocation sought for Karachi projects

Aminul Haque says matter of a “special development package” for Sindh's urban areas was raised during the meeting.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 04:50pm

Pakistan secures top position at international military drill competition in UK: ISPR

ISPR says 16 international teams from different armies participated in the International Pace Sticking Competition.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 11:55am

President Zardari approves bill, 'fulfilling all legal formalities' for PIA's privatisation

Gives his assent to the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 12:29pm

Former senator Taj Afridi dies in M-1 motorway crash

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani expresses deep grief over the former senator's demise and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 05:54pm

Poverty surges 7pc in 6 years, pushing 27m people into financial distress

Rural poverty increased from 28.2pc to 36.2pc, while urban poverty increased from 11pc to 17.4pc over the same period.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 10:40am

Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year: Aurangzeb

Economic Survey shows major targets missed as Aurangzeb claims resilience amid three major shocks; finmin says budget to offer incentives for agriculture, housing.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:04am

JAAC protesters in AJK's Poonch district disperse on fears of major crackdown

Divisional commissioner says DCs ordered to raid houses of activists wanted under any FIRs.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 11:27am

Inside South Asia’s Growing Surveillance Network

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Why Electric Bikes Make Economic Sense in Pakistan

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Pakistan Budget 2026-27: More Taxes, Less Growth?

Arsenal Lose UCL Final To PSG

Local News

Three die as heavy rain breaks heatwave across Punjab

2025 floods hit agriculture hardest with Rs430bn losses: Pakistan Economic Survey

Punjab Assembly minority caucus reviews Christian Marriage Bill

Aitchison College dedicates classroom to Indian Punjab ex-CM Harcharan Brar

Punjab launches e-bike sharing initiative for Lahore

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The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pancake Sliders

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Three die as heavy rain breaks heatwave across Punjab

2025 floods hit agriculture hardest with Rs430bn losses: Pakistan Economic Survey

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Income tax may fall for some salaried segments

Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc.

Newspaper , Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am

India nears completion of strategic Himalayan tunnel near China border

The project is part of a broader network of four major tunnels, including the 6.5-kilometre Sonamarg tunnel.

World , Updated 09 Jun, 2026 10:24pm

India nears completion of strategic Himalayan tunnel near China border

Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature climbs to 54°C

Jacobabad becomes hottest place with 49.5°C; weatherman says no chances of rain in coming days in the city.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:07am

Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature climbs to 54°C

Pakistan passed at diplomacy, let’s get the degrees rolling now

Mid-tier foreign universities are rushing into Pakistan under new HEC rules, but the real opportunity lies in our own classrooms.

Pakistan , Published 11 Jun, 2026 12:38pm

Pakistan passed at diplomacy, let’s get the degrees rolling now

Pakistan down Afghanistan to win a trophy after 74 years

The triumph also marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that the men’s national team has won a tournament final outright.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:21am

Pakistan down Afghanistan to win a trophy after 74 years

OPINION

Pakistan’s AI checklist

If AI is to be embedded into governance, we cannot rely entirely on foreign models.

Asad Baig

Is K-IV a pipe dream?

Zofeen T. Ebrahim

Drugs and teens

Kishwar Enam

Missing middle

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Regulation and deregulation

Ishrat Husain

EDITORIAL

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BUSINESS

Finance minister presents FY2026-27 budget in NA amid loud protests by opposition

President Zardari approves bill, 'fulfilling all legal formalities' for PIA's privatisation

Poverty surges 7pc in 6 years, pushing 27m people into financial distress

Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year: Aurangzeb

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Anthony Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica 3–0 in World Cup warm-up in Orlando

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Wimbledon announces record 20pc rise in prize money

Bangladesh clinch ODI series against Australia for first time

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WORLD

Trump unveils ‘great’ Iran deal, signing expected in Europe

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions

Pakistan secures top position at international military drill competition in UK: ISPR

British defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough

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Ayesha Majeed Published 12 Jun, 2026 03:39pm

'Systemic anti-Palestinian racism': BDS condemns Tribeca Festival for platforming Israel

The festival is under fire after a racist joke about the sexual abuse of Palestinians was made on a red carpet.

Images Staff Published 12 Jun, 2026 02:36pm

Mehwish Hayat calls Fahad Mustafa 'the most fun co-star' in Zombeid BTS photo dump

The pair share a cute exchange of messages in the comments.

Images Staff Published 12 Jun, 2026 12:49pm

Pakistan's young population could power its economy. The Economic Survey shows why it won't

Durre Nayab Updated 12 Jun, 2026 10:56am

Pakistan passed at diplomacy, let’s get the degrees rolling now

Mid-tier foreign universities are rushing into Pakistan under new HEC rules, but the real opportunity lies in our own classrooms.

Magnus Marsden Published 11 Jun, 2026 12:38pm

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

We’re farming more land, but the harvest is shrinking.

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