Govt Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices, Bringing Relief to Consumers
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices, providing relief to consumers amid rising fuel costs. According to the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs373.78 per litre. Diesel prices have been cut by
British Police and Immigration Officials Dismantle JAAC Protest Camp in London
LONDON: British immigration officials and police conducted a joint operation on a protest camp set up outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, which was organized by supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Kashmir. Authorities carried out searches and investigations of the demonstrators, including reviewing their immigration
PM Shehbaz to Travel to Geneva Tommorrow for Iran-US MoU Signing Ceremony
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Geneva tomorrow (Saturday) to participate in the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran. According to local media reports, leading a high-level delegation, the Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the formal event marking the
PM Shehbaz Confirms Final Iran-US Peace Deal Text Agreed, Next Steps Underway
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed that the final text of the long-awaited Iran-US peace deal has been agreed upon, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizing the country’s crucial role in mediating between the two sides. In a statement on social media, PM Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged ongoing misinformation campaigns aimed at undermining
Budget 2026-27: Major Tax Relief Announced for Property Sector
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced significant tax reductions on property transactions in a bid to boost investment, revive economic activity, and support the real estate sector under the federal budget 2026-27. According to the budget announcement, taxes on the sale of property worth up to Rs50 million have been reduced
Pakistan Abolishes Sales Tax on Shipping Industry to Boost Trade
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the complete removal of the 18 percent sales tax on the shipping industry, on Friday. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while presenting the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, said the decision aims to reduce business costs, encourage investment, and enhance Pakistan’s commercial activities
Budget 2026-27: Govt Increases Defense Budget to Strengthen National Security
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in defense spending, allocating Rs3 trillion for the armed forces in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while presenting the budget in the National Assembly, said the increase reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening national defense
Aurangzeb Calls Operation Bunyan ul-Marsous a “Bright Chapter” in Pakistan’s History
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb hailed the success of Operation Bunyan ul-Marsous as a historic achievement and a testament to Pakistan’s military strength and strategic importance. Speaking at the National Assembly during the new fiscal year budget session, the minister stated that the budget is being presented at a
PM Shehbaz Signs Federal Budget 2026-27 Documents After Cabinet Approval
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif formally signed the Annual Budget 2026-27 documents following their approval by the Federal Cabinet during a meeting at Parliament House in Islamabad. The budget, which outlines the government’s revenue and expenditure plans for the upcoming fiscal year, reflects priorities in sectors such as healthcare,
Federal cabinet approves budget, finance bill for the year 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has formally approved the budget documents and draft finance bill for the year 2026-27, after which the budget will be presented in the National Assembly today (Friday). As per details, various proposals related to increasing salaries and pensions of government employees were also considered in the
