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PM seeks bigger development budget ahead of FY27Published on: June 2, 2026 4:45 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 2 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed economic authorities to increase the proposed federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) allocation for the fiscal year 2026-27 ... Read More


Govt proposes Rs1.1 trillion development budget for FY27Published on: June 2, 2026 4:30 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 2 -- The federal government has proposed a development budget exceeding Rs1.1 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), with significant allocations earmarked for water resources, p... Read More


Experts explain why airlines require passengers to close tray tables during takeoff and landingPublished on: June 2, 2026 4:17 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 2 -- Air travellers are often asked to follow a range of safety instructions before takeoff and landing, including fastening seat belts, switching electronic devices to airplane mode a... Read More


Girl dies in toy train accident at Indian parkPublished on: June 2, 2026 4:01 PM

JODHPUR, June 2 -- A five-year-old girl was killed in a tragic accident after falling from a toy train at a public park in India's Rajasthan state, according to local media reports. Read More: Fire e... Read More


Khawaja Asif warns India of consequencesPublished on: June 2, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, June 2 -- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a strong response to recent remarks by India's army chief, warning against any future confrontation. The comments matter because the... Read More


Dar, Araghchi discuss regional security concernsPublished on: June 2, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, June 2 -- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional tensions during a telephone call on Monday. The conversation matters because it... Read More


Netanyahu vows Lebanon operations will continuePublished on: June 2, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, June 2 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military operations in southern Lebanon will continue according to plan despite reports of a ceasefire understanding. The statement m... Read More


PSX loses over 3,362 points over geopolitical tensionsPublished on: June 2, 2026 3:57 AM

Pakistan, June 2 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend on Monday, losing 3,362.62 points, a negative change of 1.93 percent, closing at 170,600.... Read More


Cotton prices down after global rates declinePublished on: June 2, 2026 3:57 AM

Pakistan, June 2 -- Cotton prices dropped by Rs2,000 per maund to Rs21,000 per maund, while in Punjab they declined by Rs1,000 per maund to Rs22,000 per maund. Phutti prices also plunged by Rs1,500 p... Read More


Pulses import decreases 25% in last 10 monthsPublished on: June 2, 2026 3:56 AM

Pakistan, June 2 -- The import of leguminous vegetables (pulses) into the country during last 10 months of the current financial year decreased by 25.01 percent as compared to the imports of the corre... Read More