PM Shehbaz’s visit to Switzerland delayed as technical talks begin under Islamabad MoU framework
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Switzerland has been postponed after technical-level discussions began under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) framework. According to diplomatic sources, after a major success and breakthrough at the highest political level between the two world powers, the two sides have now started
Big Relief for Employees as Utility Allowance Raised by 100%
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a 100 percent increase in the utility allowance for government employees, in a significant relief measure for public sector workers, officials confirmed. According to details, the revised allowance will take effect from July 1, 2026. The decision was approved by the Chief
Petrol Prices Set to Fall as Govt Likely to Announce Price Cut Today
ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan are expected to receive relief on petroleum prices as the government prepares to announce a possible reduction in fuel rates today, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif anticipated to unveil the revised pricing structure. According to official sources, global crude oil prices have witnessed a notable decline
Leaked Call: Banned AJK Action Committee planned hospital, road closures
MUZAFFARABAD: An audio call between the banned committee’s leaders, Advocate Shah Nawaz and Majid Ali, containing a plan to spread chaos, has come to light, in which both leaders are heard planning anti-state activities, including closing roads and hospitals. According to the leaked audio call, the banned Action Committee is
Crude oil prices further slash in Global market
Global oil prices have reached $74 per barrel after the presidents of Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding on a peace agreement. Oil prices have fallen further. The price of US crude oil per barrel has reached $75, British crude oil is being sold at $77 per
What are minimum wages for daily wagers in budget 2026-27 ?
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics has suggested in its policy brief that the minimum wage should be increased from Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per month in the budget of 2026-27 as per the ratio of inflation. The institute says that the current Rs 37,000 is insufficient to
Iran-US peace deal signed, Hats off to PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, says Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that peace is achieved and all credits goes to prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. Federal Minister while reposting PM tweet said that Iran-US peace deal is singed. Peace is achieved, Hats off to PM and Field
Iran-US peace deal signed, says PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has been singed by the leaders of both countries of United states of America and Iran. According to the announcement, the memorandum was signed by the presidents of the United States and Iran and endorsed by Pakistan in
Big news for workers earning between 50,000, Rs100,000 monthly
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that individuals earning between Rs50,000 and Rs100,000 per month will be subject to only a 1 per cent income tax under the government’s proposed budget measures. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar discussed tax collection, budget proposals, the IMF programme and
Good news on petroleum prices expected soon, says petroleum minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has indicated that consumers may soon receive relief in petroleum prices, expressing optimism about a possible reduction in fuel costs. The minister said the public had borne the impact of the Iran-US conflict, which contributed to higher petroleum prices and placed additional





