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MAP Lahore chapter elects new office bearersPublished on: June 13, 2026 6:52 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- The Marketing Association of Pakistan Lahore Chapter elected its new office bearers for the term 2026-27. Omer Chaudry was elected as President, Mr. Zain Majid as Joint Secretary,... Read More


India migrant evictions seed fear in Bangladesh border townsPublished on: June 13, 2026 6:50 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Rice farmer Mohammad Ismail Hossain fears violence could blight his quiet fields in southwestern Bangladesh, on the front line of a growing Indian push to expel undocumented migra... Read More


Government unveils Rs 1 trillion PSDP for FY27Published on: June 13, 2026 6:48 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Pursuing a strategy of balanced and inclusive development across the country, the federal government on Friday unveiled Federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of Rs 1 ... Read More


Hate speech spreading 'faster than ever', warns UN chiefPublished on: June 13, 2026 6:47 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Hate speech is a grave and growing threat to peace and security, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned, calling for urgent action to break a cycle that can lead to geno... Read More


Government allocates Rs476 billion for green subsidies pushPublished on: June 13, 2026 4:57 PM

Pakistan, June 13 -- The federal government has allocated Rs476 billion for green subsidies in the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to support environmentally friendly initiatives across key sectors inclu... Read More


Aurangzeb says economy shifting from stability to growthPublished on: June 13, 2026 3:47 PM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan's economy is transitioning from a phase of stabilisation to growth, highlighting a series of fiscal, export and tax measures ... Read More


Budget 2026-27 prioritises defence, debt and reformsPublished on: June 13, 2026 3:30 PM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented Pakistan's federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs18.77 trillion, outlining measures aimed at maintainin... Read More


Pakistan proposes 5pc tax on social media earningsPublished on: June 13, 2026 3:19 PM

Pakistan, June 13 -- The federal government has proposed a 5 percent withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers under the Finance Bill 2026, targeting earnings generated through plat... Read More


Pakistan unveils fixed tax plan for small tradersPublished on: June 13, 2026 12:52 PM

Pakistan, June 13 -- The federal government has proposed a simplified fixed tax system for small traders and shopkeepers in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The initiative aims to make tax complian... Read More


Injury-hit Brazil face Morocco in World Cup openerPublished on: June 13, 2026 12:30 PM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Brazil begin their campaign for a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a challenging Group C opener against Morocco, as both sides enter the tournament carrying injury conc... Read More