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FBR says 9,000 Pakistanis hold billions in deposits but pay no income taxPublished on: June 17, 2026 4:19 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 17 -- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial has revealed that around 9,000 individuals in Pakistan collectively hold bank deposits worth Rs750 billion despite paying ... Read More


G7 leaders see fresh hope after Trump-Zelenskiy talksPublished on: June 17, 2026 4:19 PM

Pakistan, June 17 -- A renewed sense of optimism emerged at the G7 summit after US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "very good" and urged Ru... Read More


British Parliament Praises Pakistan's Mediation Role in US-Iran Ceasefire EffortsPublished on: June 17, 2026 4:10 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Pakistan's diplomatic efforts received recognition in the British Parliament, where members of the House of Lords praised the country's role in helping facilitate a ceasefire betw... Read More


West Bank mosque damaged in suspected settler arson attackPublished on: June 17, 2026 4:04 PM

JILJILIYA, June 17 -- A mosque in a village in the occupied West Bank was damaged in an apparent arson attack on Wednesday, with Palestinian officials accusing Israeli settlers of carrying out the inc... Read More


LHC upholds wife's right to separate residence until dower paidPublished on: June 17, 2026 3:54 PM

Pakistan, June 17 -- The Lahore High Court's Multan Bench has ruled that a wife can legally live separately from her husband until her full dower (haq mehr) is paid, reaffirming that dower is an enfor... Read More


Karachi maid arrested after alleged gold theftPublished on: June 17, 2026 3:45 PM

KARACHI, June 17 -- Police have arrested a maid accused of stealing 20 tolas of gold jewellery from a house in Karachi and recovered part of the stolen valuables during the investigation, officials sa... Read More


UK praises Pakistan role in easing regional tensionsPublished on: June 17, 2026 3:28 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 17 -- Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to deepen cooperation in security, migration management and law-enforcement capacity building, while reaffirming their commitment... Read More


Meloni 'Instagram duo' remark to Modi goes viralPublished on: June 17, 2026 3:15 PM

PARIS, June 17 -- A light-hearted exchange between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in France has gone viral on social media, drawing wide... Read More


US Refuses to Share Iran Deal Details With Israel, Reports SayPublished on: June 17, 2026 3:09 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- The United States has reportedly refused to provide Israel with details about a proposed agreement with Iran, citing sensitive national security concerns. The decision has drawn a... Read More


Sindh cabinet approves budget with proposed salaries increasePublished on: June 17, 2026 3:00 PM

KARACHI, June 17 -- The Sindh cabinet has approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with proposals to increase salaries and pensions for government employees despite ongoing financia... Read More