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Budget 2025-26: Big relief for salaried class and government employees

Pakistan sets record Rs4.1 trillion development budget for FY 2025-26

BY: Mehwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial governments have prepared a combined national development budget exceeding Rs4,000 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC), in an extraordinary meeting chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal today, finalized recommendations for economic targets and development allocations. The APCC proposed […]

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PML-N’s Sobia Shahid demands KP assembly debate on 8-year-old’s forced marriage under Vani

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, lifestyle, Must Read / Web Desk

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sobia Shahid has submitted a notice to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, demanding an urgent discussion on the alleged Vani and forced marriage of an 8-year-old girl in Dera Ismail Khan. In her notice, Shahid highlighted that such incidents are increasing, worsening societal conditions and

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Chinese EV manufacturer reduces car prices by 34% to attract buyers

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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has announced a 34% price cut for its vehicles. The company has reduced the starting price of its most affordable car, the battery-powered Seagull hatchback, to 55,800 yuan (approximately $7,765), down from around $10,000. According to Tu Li, managing director of Sino Auto Insights, other companies struggling due to

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U.S. media hails Pakistan’s Airforce & J-10 dominance after France blames India for Rafael failure

Must Read, National / Web Desk

The National Interest, a prominent U.S. defense analysis outlet, has highlighted Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) success against India’s advanced French-built Rafale jets using Chinese-made J-10C fighters.According to their assessment, in recent air battles between India and Pakistan, Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets proved more effective than India’s expensive French-built Rafale aircraft, according to analysis by

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Budget likely to offer relief on import of used vehicles; major price cuts expected for small cars

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As the federal government of Pakistan has announced the budget for 2025-26 to be presented on June 10, it is expected to provide relief on the import of used vehicles, and a significant price reduction for small cars is also anticipated. All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association Chairman HM Shahzad has expressed his expectation that the upcoming federal

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90-Year-Old man marries in Shangla, sons fulfill lifelong wish

90-year-old man marries in Shangla, sons fulfil lifelong wish

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Must Read / Web Desk

In an unusual and heartwarming incident, four sons fulfilled their 90-year-old father’s long-held wish by arranging his marriage in Bisham, a town in Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The groom, Maulana Saifullah, tied the knot in a simple yet emotional ceremony attended by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and local residents. According to family sources, the

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NADRA introduces Mobile App to facilitate online B-form issuance

Must Read, Technology / Web Desk

By: Jangsu ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a mobile application called ‘Pak ID’ to facilitate the online issuance of B-Forms, making it easier for the public to obtain these documents. On Monday, NADRA announced that the ‘Pak ID’ app is designed to streamline the process of securing B-Forms quickly and

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New EV transfer fee imposed in Islamabad; vehicle rates also raised

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration has announced a significant hike in Electric vehicle (EV) transfer fees, effective from April 14. The revised fee structure applies to conventional vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs), and motorcycles. Under the new rates, the transfer fee for vehicles up to 1000cc has been raised from Rs1,200 to Rs2,750. For vehicles between

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USEFP suspends UGRAD program for Pakistan after 15 incredible years

Must Read, National / Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has discontinued its key Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan (Global UGRAD after 15 incredible years. A statement issued by the USEFP on its website and social platforms on Tuesday said, “We regret to inform you that after 15 incredible years, the Global Undergraduate Exchange

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Top 5 tourist attractions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to visit in summer

Feature, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Must Read / Web Desk

By: Umar Bacha The Pakistan northwest province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordered with Afghanistan, is a treasure trove of breathtaking natural beauty, lush green mountains, rivers, streams, waterfalls, landscapes and rich in history, and vibrant culture. As summer approaches in Pakistan, and you “reader”, might be planning to visit a tourist destination in summer, here are

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