Govt adds more tax on petrol

Petrol prices in Pakistan likely to drop after fall in global oil rates

The government has increased the tax on petrol by Rs24.74 per litre. The petroleum levy has increased to Rs116.08 per litre.

Govt likely to increase salary of public sector employees in budget 2026-27

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The federal government has set a proposal to increase the salaries of government employees by up to 15 per cent in budget 2026-27. The discussions took place during an informal meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House on Friday. According to sources, this meeting was held without media coverage and […]

Raw-sponsored journalist Aditya Raj Kaul voices support for banned terror group JAAC

Raw-sponsored journalist Aditya Raj Kaul voices support for JAAC

The Raw-sponsored journalist Aditya Raj Kaul has once again voiced his support for the banned terror group Joint Action Committee (JAAC). The fake news machine Aditya Raj Kaul made false propagandous claims with no knowledge of the on-ground situation that the “Pakistan Army may be planning to use draconian force against civilians across Pakistan Occupied […]

AJK Police detain 72 JAAC leaders, activists for disrupting law and order

AJK Police detain 72 JAAC leaders for disrupting law and order

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police have intensified their crackdown on elements involved in disturbing peace and disrupting public order, detaining around 72 individuals linked to the Joint Action Committee (JAAC) over the past few weeks. According to an official police statement, the arrested individuals face multiple charges including damaging public property, delivering inflammatory speeches, […]

NAB freezes Bahria Town’s foreign accounts worth $4.5m in money laundering case

NAB hands over recovered assets worth over Rs4.1 billion to RDA

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has frozen two foreign bank accounts in Mauritius linked to the management of Bahria Town as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering and the transfer of illicit assets abroad. According to details, the accounts valued at approximately $4.5 million are held in Silver Bank, Mauritius, under […]

Govt considers tax relief for beauty, skincare and fitness industries

Tax on skincare, makeup products likely to drop in Budget 2026-27

The federal government is considering providing tax relief to Pakistan’s beauty, skincare, wellness, and fitness sectors as part of its efforts to support businesses and encourage economic growth. However, the proposal is currently under discussion ahead of the upcoming federal budget, with industry representatives urging authorities to reduce the tax burden on businesses operating in […]

FIFA imposes ban on vuvuzelas inside World Cup stadiums

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FIFA has introduced a new set of stadium regulations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and banned vuvuzelas, several other items from all tournament venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The vuvuzela, a long plastic horn widely associated with football culture in South Africa, became internationally famous during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. […]

Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2026: All set for polling tomorrow

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The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly Elections 2026 are all set to begin tomorrow in Pakistan’s northern region as voters prepare for a closely watched electoral contest. Polling Schedule The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) initially scheduled the general elections for January 24, 2026, after the completion of the previous assembly’s term. However, due to severe winter […]

Hashmatullah Shahidi: Test Scores, ODI Stats & Captaincy Milestones

Hashmatullah Shahidi is not just a cricketer. He is the face of a rising cricket nation. As the captain of Afghanistan’s national cricket team, he carries the weight of a country’s cricketing dreams on his shoulders. Pakistani fans know his name well. Afghanistan and Pakistan share a close cricketing bond, and Shahidi’s calm style of […]

Saqib Khan Chadhar: Full Biography, Political Career, and Latest News in 2026

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Saqib Khan Chadhar is one of the most talked-about politicians in Punjab right now. He is a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from constituency PP-97 Chiniot-IV. He won his seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 general election and later joined PML-N. In June 2026, he is trending across Pakistan due to a […]

JUI leader Maulana Ghafoor Haideri rushed to hospital

JUI leader Maulana Ghafoor Haideri rushed to hospital

Senior Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri was once again rushed to a hospital in Quetta on Friday night after suffering from a heart-related complication. According to details, Maulana Ghafoor Haideri was shifted to the hospital in an emergency condition due to a sudden heart problem, where doctors immediately provided medical care. His […]

Kerosene oil price increased by Rs8.70 per litre

Kerosene oil prices drop in Pakistan

The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs8.70 per litre, with the revised rate taking effect from June 6 (today). Following the latest adjustment, kerosene oil will now be sold at Rs280.70 per litre, compared to the previous price of Rs272 per litre. The increase is part of the government’s latest […]

Bitcoin drops below $60,000, its lowest since 2024

Bitcoin drops below $60,000, its lowest since 2024

Bitcoin has slipped below the $60,000 mark, reaching its lowest level since October 2024, shortly before the election of US President Donald Trump, whose pro-cryptocurrency stance helped drive the digital asset to record highs. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped by around 6 per cent to $59,770.9 during trading before recovering some of its losses later […]

Rain, thunderstorm expected in Punjab, KP as NDMA issues weather advisory

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in Punjab, KP, Gilgit and various areas of Azaad Kashmir. As per the latest weather advisory, a high alert has been issued for several regions of the country, warning of thunderstorms, torrential rain, strong winds and severe hailstorms over the next 12 to 24 […]

Punjab proposes interest-free e-bike, e-taxi scheme in 2026-27 budget

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The government of Punjab has proposed an interest-free e-bike and e-taxi scheme in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The Punjab government is planning to introduce an interest-free scheme offering 50,000 electric bikes and 5,000 electric taxis under its upcoming budget. The officials said that the Punjab government is making an effort to […]

Punjab govt to distribute 20,000 tractors among farmers next year

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The government of Punjab has announced to distribute 20,000 green tractors among the farmers. Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced a significant expansion of the province’s agricultural mechanisation programme, setting a new era in the field of agriculture. She promised to provide 20,000 green tractors to the farmers by next year. Officials […]

JAAC Umar Nazir Kashmiri attacks police officials, one injured

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The senior member of the recently banned terrorist organisation, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Umar Nazir Kashmiri, has reportedly attacked the police officials by opening fire at them. As per the media reports, one of the police officials has been injured. Umar Nazir Kashmiri, along with the mob, opened fire at the police officials appointed […]

Flour price rises by Rs100

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The government of Pakistan has increased the price of flour by Rs100. The new price of the 20-kilogramme (kg) flour bag has been set to Rs2,800, which is Rs100 higher than the previous price, which was Rs2,700. According to the media reports, the 20kg flour bag in Karachi is being sold at Rs2,800. In the […]