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Development spending just 10.4pc of annual allocation in first four months of FY27, despite budget surplus

Ministries, divisions utilise just Rs103.87bn in July-October against Rs1tr allocation.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 07:37am

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7 in another reduction

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs338 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 11:10pm

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth

Motion to send articles to Republican-led Judiciary Committee passes 211-204; had eight of 11 Democrats who did not vote opposed it, motion would have failed.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 07:25am

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Iran's security chief says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed

Mohsen Rezaei says no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington currently.

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 11:02pm

Rain, snow in northern parts of the country from today

A shallow westerly wave is approaching the western and northern parts of the country; system likely to intensify on Nov 12, may persist until the morning of Nov 14.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 07:27am

Second Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test shifted from Lahore to Rawalpindi over smog

The venue change means both Tests of the two-match series will now be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 11:42pm

Health minister denies vaccine scam allegations

Mustafa Kamal says no public money lost in procurement controversy; claims Rs183 million collected from applicants remains in Nadra’s account.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:25am

Fazlur Rehman’s son skips NAB summons

The bureau usually issues second and third notices before taking punitive action, including arrest, if the accused continues to ignore the summons.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 08:07am

Public Accounts Committee seeks to delay power firms’ sell-off until asset valuation

Concerns raised that government is relying on outdated valuations of public assets.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 07:21am

Pakistan pushing for diplomacy amid global tensions, DPM Dar tells Margalla Dialogue

Strength at home and effective diplomacy abroad are key to confronting emerging world order, Dar says.

Published 11 Nov, 2026 07:42am

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Water surges into nearby work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

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Water surges into nearby work areas after rock mass collapse at Tarbela Dam

PM raises youth loan amount, lowers minimum age limit

Personal loan limit enhanced to Rs25m; scheme extended to include 18-year-olds.

Newspaper , Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

PM raises youth loan amount, lowers minimum age limit

Husband held, investigation launched after anchorperson shot dead at Rawalpindi home

According to police, domestic worker says husband told him the gunshot was fired accidentally; First Lady Aseefa condemns "violence", calls for impartial probe.

Pakistan , Published 08 Nov, 2026 08:13pm

Husband held, investigation launched after anchorperson shot dead at Rawalpindi home

KP plans to set up faceless ATCs, spend Rs70bn on CTD and police in a year as part of counterterrorism initiatives

Through faceless ATCs, "not just the protection of witnesses, but that of prosecutors and judges will also be ensured”, says KP home secretary.

Pakistan , Updated 08 Nov, 2026 06:57pm

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