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Security sources say 17% increase to defense budget for FY27 is 'low' considering prevailing security challenges and modern warfare requirements
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Swiss Foreign Ministry says Burgenstock location proposed by Pakistani, Qatari mediators, as well as by U.S. and Iran
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Jun 15
In address on floor of National Assembly, prime minister says Pakistan’s name will be written in ‘golden letters’ in history for its efforts to secure the agreement
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Jun 15
Aleema Khan's latest protest call came ahead of PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan confirming Imran Khan was once again taken to PIMS on Sunday night for further treatment before being shifted back to Adiala Jail
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Jun 15
Global leaders also praise role of mediators and facilitators, including Pakistan, in achieving an end to the conflict
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Jun 15
The U.S. and Iran will sign deal on Friday in Switzerland, announces P.M. Sharif, as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen the same day and he has ordered end of naval blockade
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Jun 13
In statement, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the federal budget FY27 but noted lack of measures to accelerate tax refund settlements, constraining liquidity of formal businesses
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Jun 12
Proposed budget for FY27 calls for reduction in income tax of various slabs, with a tax revenue target set at Rs. 15,264 billion
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Jun 12
Free entry for all public transport services in the province was introduced in April amidst rising fuel prices resulting from the Iran war
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Jun 12
The government's proposed Rs. 3.675 trillion national development outlay for FY27 aims to accelerate economic growth, improve infrastructure, enhance digital transformation and promote inclusive development
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Jun 12
Foreign Office warns that Islamabad will take all necessary measures to safeguard its economy, national interests
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Jun 12
U.S. president says peace deal, if finalized, may be signed in Europe as early as this weekend
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Jun 11
The finance minister will launch the Pakistan Economic Survey FY26 today, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's economic performance over the outgoing fiscal year
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Jun 11
Meeting of the National Economic Council projects provincial development spending at Rs. 2.218 trillion, with Rs. 749 billion for Punjab; Sindh Rs. 706 billion; Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Rs. 455 billion; and Balochistan Rs. 308 billion
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Jun 10
Information minister says airstrikes targeted multiple militant hideouts, training centers and ammunition sites, adding Pakistan's 'relentless' counter-terrorism campaign will continue at full pace
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Jun 10
While extending the austerity measures, the federal government's monitoring committee has eased restrictions on operations of grocery stores, allowing them to remain open until 10 p.m., seven days a week
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Jun 10
The Home Department has also listed four wanted individuals linked to the banned JAAC, Shaukat Nawaz Mir, Khawaja Mehran Arshad, Umar Nazir Kashmiri and Sardar Aman Khan, announcing a reward of Rs. 10 million for any information leading to their arrest
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Jun 10
Somalia’s foreign minister has assured his Pakistani counterpart of ongoing sincere efforts to secure freedom of crewmembers taken hostage by pirates
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Jun 10
In visit to Pakistan, Bahrain's Gen. Shaikh Mohammad meets tri-services chiefs and expresses interest in further cooperation for training, emerging technologies
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Jun 9
According to the minister, summaries to convene NA, Senate budget sessions on June 10 have been sent.
The decision follows a meeting between government figures and the PPP leadership during which they reportedly agreed to a broad framework for budget
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