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Government raises carbon tax on petrol, dieselPublished on: July 2, 2026 12:27 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The federal government has increased the carbon tax on petrol and diesel by Rs5 per litre, with the revised rate taking effect from midnight, according to an official notification.... Read More


Maryam, Punjab speaker meet to ease tensionsPublished on: July 2, 2026 12:02 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Maryam Nawaz and Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a one-on-one meeting in Lahore on Wednesday to address recent controversies involving the Punjab Assembly Speaker's Office and clear... Read More


Iran, US talks to resume after Khamenei funeralPublished on: July 2, 2026 11:45 AM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US are set to resume after the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Qatari officials, who said the... Read More


Oil climbs as Iran-US talks falterPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Oil prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty over Iran-US negotiations renewed concerns about crude supplies from the Middle East. Investors feared stalled diplomatic efforts could ... Read More


Pakistan introduces cashless passport servicesPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Wednesday that cashless payments are now operational at all passport offices across Pakistan. The initiative aims to speed up passport s... Read More


UN report highlights AI opportunities and risksPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- A United Nations scientific panel has warned that artificial intelligence offers enormous global benefits but also poses significant risks if left unchecked. The findings appear in... Read More


Japan protests Chinese East China Sea demandPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Japan lodged a diplomatic protest on Wednesday after China demanded a Japanese research vessel halt a seabed survey in the East China Sea. Tokyo called the demand unacceptable beca... Read More


Thunderstorms disrupt Zurich Airport flightsPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- Severe thunderstorms disrupted air traffic at Switzerland's Zurich Airport, forcing the cancellation of around 70 flights from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. The weather c... Read More


Mbappe fires France into World Cup last 16Published on: July 1, 2026 11:35 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead the defending champions int... Read More


Pakistan fiscal federalism shows mixed progress: WBPublished on: July 1, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- The World Bank has said Pakistan has made "meaningful" progress in fiscal federalism since 2010 but still deviates from international norms. The assessment highlights ongoing gaps ... Read More