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Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

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KP unveils tax-free budget of Rs2.12tr

The minimum wage has been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000 per month, in contrast to the federal govt's budget.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 08:58am

Review of salary hike offered after outcry

Ayaz Sadiq distances himself from unprecedented increase in salaries of speaker, Senate chairman.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 09:13am

Sindh unveils Rs3.45tr budget amid opposition protest

12pc salary hike for BS-1 to BS-16 employees; projected receipts of Rs3.41tr for FY26.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 09:26am

NA panel okays cash withdrawal hike, rejects online sales tax

Tax relief for low-income salaried individuals reversed by cabinet, says FBR chief.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:02am

Key Iranian figures assassinated by Israel

Dozens of civilians, including children, also killed while state television said a senior adviser to Khamenei is also wounded.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:58am

Iran strikes back after Israeli aggression reignites Middle East powder keg

Exchange of fire, rockets continues through the night

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

Pakistan trails world in gender parity

Ranks lowest among 148 countries in WEF’s Global Gender Gap Index 2025

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:33am

PM thanks UAE for role in defusing tensions with India

Lauds the leadership's “constructive role” in the recent conflict between Pakistan and India.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:06am

Armed forces to get ‘special relief allowance’, NA panel told

Officers to get 50pc of salary, soldiers 20pc; ministry stays mum on financial impact.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:54am

IAEA declares Tehran deficient on nuclear obligations

FO confirms Pakistan abstained; China and Russia opposed resolution.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:21am

Air India flight faces ‘worst aviation disaster in a decade’

Over 200 killed as London-bound plane crashes in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:31am

Budget 2025-26: Threat of Rs500bn tax hike if enforcement measures blocked

Finance secretary says revenue numbers are already locked with IMF.

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 09:41am

Extreme heat sears cities across the country

Bhakkar and Jacobabad report 49°C as heatwave persists; hospitals across Punjab receive scores of heatstroke patients.

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:22am

PM leaves for UAE today on official visit

Undertaking the visit to express gratitude to UAE for supporting Pakistan’s stance during the recent conflict with India.

Published 12 Jun, 2025 07:41am

Mahrang’s sister moves SC against her detention

Repeated unlawful det­e­n­tion a planned effort by the respondents to stop her from raising voice for missing persons, the petition alleges.

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:03am

Govt putting squeeze on e-commerce and the ‘non-compliant’

Rs1m fines proposed for unregistered online vendors in new Finance Bill.

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:13am

Imran’s bail plea hearing cancelled, but Gohar expects his early release

IHC fixes June 26 as the new date for hearing the pleas.

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:18am

India ‘trying to sabotage Trump’s peace efforts’ on Kashmir issue

• State Dept says US president taking steps to solve ‘generational differences’ between India and Pakistan • Bilawal says Indus

Published 12 Jun, 2025 07:41am

Budget 2025-26: Austerity budget offers ‘crumbs’ for relief

Tough crackdown planned on non-filers, tax evaders; provinces’ contribution helps Centre outperform fiscal target, record lowest deficit in decade.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:47am

‘Non-filers’ to face the music as income tax rates come down

Up to 80pc tax relief for salaried individuals earning Rs600,000-1.2m annually; minimal relief for top salary brackets earning above Rs4.1m.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:03am

Analysis: An IMF-mandated balancing act

Budget struggles to balance the IMF programme’s goal of fiscal consolidation with its desire to expand economy.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:38am

Budget grants 10pc pay raise, 7pc pension increase for govt employees

Proposal puts end to multiple allowances, reduces family pension period to 10 years.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:30am

Illegal aliens again told to voluntarily leave the country

Interior ministry says that 216,103 illegal foreigners had been repatriated since April 1 this year.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:37am

Defence budget sees major boost amid India tensions

Rs2.55tr allocation is 20pc higher, biggest annual hike in a decade; military budget jumps to 1.97pc of GDP, up from 1.7pc last year.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:23am

Economic Survey 2024-25: Growth stumbles as key targets missed

Major crops down 13.5pc amid water crisis, restricting agriculture and overall GDP growth; Industry, services underperform.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:54am

Israel seizes boat carrying activists, aid to Gaza

Greta Thunberg, EU lawmaker among those arrested from vessel boarded, commandeered by Israeli forces in international waters

Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:12am

After expanding the net, new budget will focus on increasing tax rates

Many goods, services will now be taxed at higher rates; lower rates for digital payments versus cash transactions.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:16pm

Exemptions hit record as tax revenue falls short

Sales tax waivers jump almost 50pc to Rs4.25tr; income tax exemptions surge 68pc to over Rs800bn.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:50am

Heatwave in Punjab set to last until 12th: PDMA

Citizens advised to strictly avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, especially strenuous work or exercise, during peak sunlight hours.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:28am

Analysis: Half-empty or half-full?

Aurangzeb’s optimism wasn’t shared by many who have repeatedly seen enthusiastic reforms being sacrificed at the altar of political expediency.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:32pm

PM thanks MBS for role in reducing India tensions

Performs Umrah alongside army chief; Haj winds down with pilgrims "stoning the devil" in Mina.

Updated 07 Jun, 2025 08:38am

Situationer: ‘Lights, camera, action’ needed to bring folk back to big screens

Dozens of cinemas have shut in recent years, while the affordability and diversity offered by OTT services have increasingly pulled audiences.

Updated 08 Jun, 2025 08:32am

World ‘less safe’ after escalation in Subcontinent, says Bilawal

Ex-foreign minister says threshold for war in South Asia "lowest it’s ever been".

Updated 07 Jun, 2025 08:44am

Auto sector raises red flags over tariff reforms, used car imports

Local carmakers say IMF-backed policy risks flooding market with cheaper used vehicles.

Updated 07 Jun, 2025 08:20am