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Punjab budget prioritises development and public reliefPublished on: June 19, 2026 5:07 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, placing strong emphasis on development, public welfare and improved service delivery acro... Read More


Sikh pilgrims praise Pakistan hospitalityPublished on: June 19, 2026 4:58 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Indian Sikh pilgrims returning home after attending Guru Arjan Dev Ji's 420th martyrdom anniversary praised Pakistan's hospitality and religious freedom on Friday. They also calle... Read More


KP unveils Rs2.28 trillion budget with development focusPublished on: June 19, 2026 4:56 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present a balanced budget worth approximately Rs2.28 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on development, publi... Read More


Japanese men urged to clean at homePublished on: June 19, 2026 4:45 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Japanese football fans earned global praise for cleaning stadium stands after FIFA World Cup matches, but a viral social media post has sparked debate about household responsibili... Read More


Seven recovered Pakistani antiquities returned home from ItalyPublished on: June 19, 2026 4:37 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 19 -- Seven Pakistani antiquities recovered in Italy have been repatriated to Pakistan, marking another step in ongoing efforts to recover the country's cultural heritage from abroad. ... Read More


Rain and thunderstorms to impact several Balochistan districtsPublished on: June 19, 2026 4:27 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thunderstorms in several districts of Balochistan, although most parts of the province are expected to remain hot and dry durin... Read More


Israel Must Respect the Peace Process, Attacks on Civilians in Beirut Are Unacceptable: JD VancePublished on: June 19, 2026 4:21 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- US Vice President JD Vance has said that the agreement reached with Iran could play a significant role in promoting regional stability and peace. Speaking at a White House press b... Read More


Gold plunges Rs14,900 per tola in PakistanPublished on: June 19, 2026 4:21 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Gold prices in Pakistan dropped sharply on Friday, following a significant decline in international bullion markets. The price of gold fell by Rs14,900 per tola, bringing the rate... Read More


Iran's chief negotiator says US talks will remain within Tehran's 'red lines'Published on: June 19, 2026 4:16 PM

TEHRAN, June 19 -- Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has reaffirmed that any negotiations with the United States will remain bound by Tehran's "red lines", stressing that Iran will co... Read More


PSX plunges over 1,700 points as uncertainty over US-Iran talks rattles investorsPublished on: June 19, 2026 4:01 PM

KARACHI, June 19 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling more than 1,700 points during intraday trading as investor sentimen... Read More