The federal government will partly use provincial grants to support defence spending next fiscal year, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. The move aims to address rising security needs and potential economic fallout from regional tensions. Meanwhile, the government approved over Rs20 billion in relief measures for civil servants. Addressing a post-budget press conference in Islamabad, […]
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Kerosene price climbs despite relief in petrol rates
Consumers using kerosene oil will face higher fuel costs after the latest price revision increased the commodity’s rate despite reductions in petrol and diesel prices. The revised pricing structure took effect immediately, creating a contrasting trend in the country’s fuel market. While motorists received some financial relief, households and sectors relying on kerosene will now […]
PM Shehbaz invites PPP to form GB govt
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the Pakistan Peoples Party to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan after PML-N decided to sit in opposition. He said the PPP has emerged as the majority party in the assembly. The decision reflects a political understanding between the two coalition partners. The prime minister said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz […]
2025 floods caused Rs822 billion losses across Pakistan
The devastating floods that struck Pakistan in 2025 inflicted economic losses estimated at Rs822 billion and claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The survey described the floods as one of the most significant natural disasters of the year, forcing the government to revise its economic growth projections. […]
Pakistan Army shines at military competition in UK
The Pakistan Army has secured a major international achievement after winning top honours at the International Pace Sticking Competition 2026 held at the Royal Military Academy (RMA) Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. Representing the country, the team from the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul delivered an outstanding performance, earning first place overall and sweeping all […]
Pakistan warns against any move to block water flows
Pakistan on Thursday issued a strong warning against any attempt to block or significantly reduce water flows from rivers shared with India, saying such actions could have serious consequences for regional peace and stability. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi responded to recent remarks by India’s Water Minister C.R. Patil, […]
NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti discuss development priorities
Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti held a meeting at Parliament House to discuss national and provincial affairs, with a focus on strengthening cooperation between the federation and the province. Read More: Ayaz Sadiq dismisses rumours of CM Bugti’s replacement The meeting was also attended by Jaffar Khan Mandokhail and […]
Young Doctors Association boycott OPDs after acid attack in Quetta
An acid attack on a female doctor inside Quetta’s Civil Hospital sparked widespread protests across Balochistan on Sunday, with the Young Doctors Association (YDA) announcing a boycott of outpatient department (OPD) services at government hospitals throughout the province. Read More: Female doctor injured in acid attack at Quetta hospital The YDA suspended all routine services in public hospitals, while […]
PAF recalls landmark nighttime Indian drone interception
The Pakistan Air Force is commemorating a significant air defence operation carried out on June 7, 2002, when it successfully intercepted and destroyed an Indian surveillance drone that had entered Pakistani airspace near Lahore. The incident remains one of the most notable aerial defence achievements in the country’s military history and continues to be remembered […]
Two killed in firing incident at PML-N rally in Gilgit-Baltistan
At least two people were killed and two others injured after a firing incident during a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) election rally in the Tangir area of Gilgit-Baltistan, police said on Friday. Read More: Gilgit–Baltistan election campaign reaches final stretch The incident took place during a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, […]