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WB urges stronger fiscal federalism to sustain growth, improve servicesPublished on: July 2, 2026 4:14 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The World Bank on Wednesday, in its report titled "Strengthening Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan," stressed the need to reform the country's system of resource distribution among fed... Read More


Punjab CM, speaker discuss governance, public welfare initiativesPublished on: July 2, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Punjab Assembly (PA) Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday and discussed matters of mutual interest, the province's pol... Read More


PM directs intensified monsoon preparedness; forms emergency response panelPublished on: July 2, 2026 4:04 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, directed federal and provincial authorities to intensify preparations for the upcoming monsoon season, ordering the establishment... Read More


Sindh receives Rs 85bn less than due in federal transfers: CM MuradPublished on: July 2, 2026 4:04 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday said that under the revised budget estimates, Sindh was expected to receive Rs175 billion from the federal government by the e... Read More


Centre's non-assistance blamed for delay in Islamabad LG pollsPublished on: July 2, 2026 3:58 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday noted the "non-assistance" of the federal government among the reasons for the delay in local government polls for Islamabad,... Read More


US top court reaffirms constitutional guarantee of citizenship at birthPublished on: July 2, 2026 3:58 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- In a key ruling , the United States Supreme Court upheld the foundational idea of birthright citizenship, declaring that an executive order cannot deny US citizenship to children b... Read More


IHC bars action against three Afghan women in citizenship casePublished on: July 2, 2026 3:55 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained authorities from taking adverse action against three Afghan women married to Pakistani citizens while hearing a petition chal... Read More


Pakistan hails record $46.7bn tax haul, unveils AI-led overhaul of tax authorityPublished on: July 2, 2026 3:55 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs13 trillion [$46.7 billion] in taxes during fiscal year 2025-26 and paid refunds amounting to Rs599 billion [$2.1 billion], Fi... Read More


Police conduct operation against Fitna-al-KhawarijPublished on: July 2, 2026 3:55 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Shangla Police here on Wednesday conducted a search and strike operation Machkandi area on the reports about presence of Fitna-al-Khawarij. The operation was launched after receivi... Read More


Seven drown after tourist boat overturns in Swat's lakePublished on: July 2, 2026 3:54 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- A boat carrying tourists capsized at Saifullah Lake on the Swat River, leaving seven people dead, while two others were rescued, rescue officials said on Wednesday. Rescue 1122 Swa... Read More