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Gold Extends Losing Streak, Bringing Relief for Buyers
June 8, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, extending losses from the previous trading session amid weakness in international bullion markets. According to market…

BISP to shift all beneficiary payments to digital wallets from July 2026
June 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will transition all beneficiary payments to digital wallets from July 2026 as part of efforts to improve…

Court issues notice on police request for Anmol Pinky voice recording in ongoing investigations
June 8, 2026
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate’s court has issued a notice to the prosecution on a police request seeking permission to obtain a voice recording of…

UNICEF, KP Authorities Plan Major Child Protection Expansion in Chitral
June 8, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KPCPWC), UNICEF Pakistan, and the district administration of Lower Chitral have agreed to strengthen child…

Punjab Grants Funds to Bar Associations, Supports Families of Slain Lawyers
June 8, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has distributed financial assistance to district and tehsil bar associations across Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, and Sargodha divisions as part of its…

Saira Peter performs at Royal Albert Hall, showcasing Pakistani Sufi-opera on global stage
June 8, 2026
LONDON: Pakistani singer Saira Peter delivered a major performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, presenting her signature blend of Sufi music and Western opera…

Big Tax Relief for Salaried Class Hinges on IMF Approval
June 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government is awaiting approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on proposals aimed at providing significant tax relief to the salaried class…

Falak Shabir’s remarks on clothing spark debate, draw response from PML-N lawmaker
June 8, 2026
LAHORE: Singer Falak Shabir has sparked debate on social media after calling for legislation against people wearing what he described as “short dresses” in…

The Future of Oceans in the Face of Climate Change
June 8, 2026
World Oceans Day, observed annually on 8 June, serves as a powerful reminder of the indispensable role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth.…