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Steady Steps ForwardPublished on: June 12, 2026 8:24 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 presents encouraging signs for the economy. The country's GDP growth reached 3.7 per cent, higher than last year's 3.18 per cent. Although thi... Read More


When Child Labour Moves OnlinePublished on: June 12, 2026 8:22 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- Every year on 12th June, when the world marks the fight against child labour, the same images return. A child carrying bricks at a kiln. A young boy bent over a machine at a sugar... Read More


Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at 25Published on: June 12, 2026 8:21 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). As one of the world's largest regional bodies, the SCO spans countries across much of Eurasia, repr... Read More


Naqvi visits KP Police headquarters, reviews security preparednessPublished on: June 12, 2026 8:17 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday visited the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Headquarters in Peshawar, where he paid tribute to police martyrs and reviewed the provinc... Read More


Govt proposes 7pc raise in salaries and pensions, budget tabledPublished on: June 12, 2026 8:05 PM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The federal government has presented a Rs18,771 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the National Assembly. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb tabled the budget, highli... Read More


AJK reinstates 177 FIRs against JAAC members over breach of October 25 dealPublished on: June 12, 2026 8:00 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Thursday withdrew earlier concessions related to protest and agitation cases and reinstated 177 First Information Reports (FIRs) aga... Read More


Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off with dazzling opening ceremonyPublished on: June 12, 2026 8:00 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will... Read More


ICT exports rise 19.7% to reach $3.38bnPublished on: June 12, 2026 7:55 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- Pakistan's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector continued its strong growth trajectory, with ICT export remittances rising 19.7 per cent to a record $3.38 billion... Read More


'Youth Employment Policy' emerges as key reform in economic surveyPublished on: June 12, 2026 7:54 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The approval of the National Youth Employment Policy is a significant milestone in the government's efforts to address youth unemployment and strengthen workforce participation ac... Read More


Livestock sector witnesses 3.75% growthPublished on: June 12, 2026 7:54 AM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The livestock sector in the country recorded about 3.75 per cent growth during the fiscal year 2025-26 as compared to the corresponding period of the last year. According to the ... Read More