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NA panel approves 5% withholding tax on YouTube, social media earningsPublished on: June 19, 2026 10:06 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday approved a series of recommendations for the proposed Finance Bill 2026-27, including the imposition of a 5% with... Read More


US vice president cancels Iran peace talks trip amid uncertaintyPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:58 AM

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 19 -- US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators, highlighting ongoing uncertainty surrounding the implementation ... Read More


Rupee almost remains stable against dollarPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:58 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.26 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs278.27. According to th... Read More


Gold prices fall by Rs 2,300 per tolaPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:58 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The prices of gold witnessed a notable decline in the local market on Thursday, with 24 karat gold per tola decreasing by Rs 2,300 to settle at Rs 452,936 from Rs 455,236 on the p... Read More


Key terminal operator plans $200 million investmentPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:56 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Pakistan's largest bulk liquid chemical and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal operator plans to invest more than $200 million in expansion projects, including a proposed refr... Read More


Foreign reserves rise to $22.74bnPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:54 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan kept rising during the second week of June and reached US$ 22,741.7 million, while reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan inched... Read More


PSX continues with bullish trend, gains over 887 pointsPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:53 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 887.19 points, a positive change of 0.49 percent, closing at 181... Read More


Punjab CM calls for collective action against hate speech and incitementPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:50 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for a collective strategy to counter prejudice and incitement, urging all segments of society to work together for the promoti... Read More


Diplomacy in White Coats: Health Silk Road (Part I)Published on: June 19, 2026 9:46 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Over the years, thanks to the nurturing of generations of leaders, and people from all sectors of both countries, Pakistan-China friendship has flourished and witnessed sound and ... Read More


US Policy Recalibrates South AsiaPublished on: June 19, 2026 9:45 AM

Pakistan, June 19 -- In a surprise move, the US Defence Department announced that Indo-Pacific Command - the Hawaii-based headquarters responsible for American forces across the Pacific and eastern In... Read More