Govt Cuts Petroleum Levy on Petrol, Raises Levy on Diesel
The federal government has revised the petroleum levy on fuel products, reducing the levy on petrol while increasing it on high-speed diesel, according to a notification. Under the latest petroleum…
Lahore Public Schools to Get ‘Libraries on Wheels’ Under Rs198m Mobile Learning Project
Lahore’s public schools are set to receive mobile library services under a new “Libraries on Wheels” project aimed at improving students’ access to books and digital learning resources. The District…
Father Kills Daughter, Son-in-Law and Employee in Gujranwala, Police Say
A man allegedly shot dead his daughter, son-in-law and an employee in Gujranwala after his daughter married by choice, police said on Saturday. The incident took place in Mandiala Warraich,…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Plans Political, Legal Strategy Against Federal Government
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s ruling parliamentary party has decided to adopt a political and legal strategy against the federal government over budget-related, financial and constitutional concerns. The decision was made during an…
Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Salman Khan’s Plea Against ‘Kala Hiran’ Film
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy after Bollywood actor Salman Khan sought interim relief against the film’s production, promotion…
AI Doll Offers Companionship to Elderly Woman Living Alone in South Korea
In a small apartment in South Korea, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja has found daily companionship in an AI doll designed to support elderly people who live alone. The doll, called Hyodol,…
Good News for Pakistan Football Team as It Gets Entry into Major Tournament
Pakistan football team has been invited to compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, marking a significant step for the national side as it prepares to take part in a…
Gold rate in Pakistan surges above Rs440,000 per tola on June 12
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded sharply on Friday, June 12, with the price of the precious metal climbing above Rs440,000 per tola after a steep decline in the previous…
Pakistan Unveils Rs18.77 Trillion Budget for FY2026-27 With Salary Relief, Higher Defence Spending
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented Pakistan's federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, proposing total expenditures of Rs18.771 trillion, a 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions, and…
Economic recovery dilemma
When Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Economic Survey 2026, he painted a hopeful picture of recovery. The headline numbers do support his optimism: growth has rebounded from contraction to…
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