LAHORE: The Punjab government will present its budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the provincial assembly today (Monday), with Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman set to unveil the financial plan. The finance minister stated that the new budget would reflect the developmental agenda of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He confirmed that no […]
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ISLAMABAD: Over a hundred Pakistani students enrolled in various Iranian universities have returned to Pakistan amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, local media reported on Sunday. According to the Pakistan International Medical Students Association (PIMSA), at least 80 students from Hormozgan Medical University and 97 from Zanjan Medical University have already departed for Pakistan.
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QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Turbat and surrounding areas in Balochistan on Sunday, according to Dunya News. The tremors prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic, reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Fortunately, no casualties or property damage were reported. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad
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DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced significant changes to its playing conditions, including a major revision in the use of cricket balls during One Day Internationals (ODIs). According to the new rules, two balls will be used in an ODI innings up to the 34th over. From the 35th over onward, only one
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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Both leaders expressed serious concern over the escalating regional tensions following Israel’s unjustified attacks on Iran. Deputy Prime Minister Dar also confirmed his participation in the upcoming session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, as
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday announced a hike in fuel prices for the next fortnight, increasing the price of petrol by Rs4.80 per litre to Rs262.59, up from Rs254.64. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the revised petrol price will be effective from June 16. The price of high-speed diesel (HSD)
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ISLAMABAD: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected across most parts of the country, with extremely hot conditions likely in the plain areas. However, partly cloudy skies with chances of dust/thunderstorms and isolated rainfall are expected in northeast and south Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper and southeastern Sindh, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Morning temperatures
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QUETTA: The Balochistan government will present its fiscal year 2025–26 budget on June 17, following a revised schedule approved by a parliamentary committee. According to official sources, the provincial assembly session has been convened by the Balochistan Governor on the advice of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. The upcoming budget is expected to exceed Rs
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has reaffirmed that health and education remain top priorities for the provincial government. In a recent statement, Barrister Saif said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and in line with the vision of PTI founder Imran Khan, special emphasis is
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GILGIT: A heartbreaking incident in Gilgit’s Chalt Nagar area claimed six lives, including the groom, when a vehicle carrying wedding guests skidded off a sharp turn and plunged into a river. Rescue officials reported that the groom was traveling with family members to bring home the bride when the tragedy occurred. All the victims belonged
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