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Jaishankar’s bellicose punchlines show India’s sheer frustration after failed military misadventure: FO

Says "instead of pointing fingers at others, India should introspect on its own involvement in terrorism, subversion and targeted assassinations."

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:07pm

US slams UN conference on Israel-Palestinian issue, warns of consequences

Diplomatic demarche says countries that take “anti-Israel actions” will be viewed as acting in opposition to US foreign policy interests.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:29pm

Punjab govt accords high priority to Hafizabad gang-rape case

Prosecutor general instructs IO to complete investigation on merit, says state will use all its resources to bring the culprits to justice.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:49pm

US Centcom chief lauds ‘phenomenal partner’ Pakistan in counter-terrorism efforts

Army General Kurilla adds that the US needs to maintain ties with both Pakistan and India.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 06:42pm

Harvey Weinstein convicted of sex crime amid contentious jury deliberations

Disgraced film producer found guilty on one of three counts.

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:09am

Detained Madleen activists advocating for free Palestine honoured in Karachi protest

“The conflict is not of religion but of land, and of power,” says activist.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:27pm

US favourability tumbles since Trump return: global survey

In survey, 80pc call Trump arrogant and only 28pc find him honest.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:13pm

Board of US Fulbright programme quits, citing Trump interference

Voice alarm about “injecting politics and ideological mandates” into a long non-partisan programme.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:11pm

US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard: report

Treasury department spokesman says agency takes “any allegations of sanctions violations extremely seriously”; Harvard spokesman declines to comment.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:58pm

Punjab police arrest suspect for allegedly killing wife in Okara

“The culprit will be punished as per the law. Anyone who kills anyone unjustly does not deserve any concession,” says DPO.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:53pm

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Budget FY26: Pakistan targets 4.2pc growth, slashes overall spending

Defence allocation up by a steep 20 per cent; finance czar says country expecting $71bn in cash flows, $7bn in taxes; total budget outlay Rs17.573tr.

Business , Updated 11 Jun, 2025 02:08am

Budget FY26: Pakistan targets 4.2pc growth, slashes overall spending

After expanding the net, new budget will focus on increasing tax rates

Many goods, services will now be taxed at higher rates; lower rates for digital payments versus cash transactions.

Business , Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:16pm

After expanding the net, new budget will focus on increasing tax rates

Sana Mir makes history as first Pakistani woman cricketer to make ICC Hall of Fame

Other notable inclusions are Hashim Amla, MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori and Sarah Taylor.

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Sindh govt bans parking on Karachi’s ‘Wall Street’ to ease traffic flow

CM Murad orders strict action against violation of traffic rules, illegal parking and fancy number plates.

Pakistan , Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:44am

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India a ‘belligerent power spinning out of control’, says Sherry Rehman on Jaishankar’s remarks

Indian foreign minister insists his country has "right to go after terrorists anytime, anywhere if they have done harm to us”.

Pakistan , Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:44pm

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Trump willing to work on Kashmir issue, confirms US State Dept

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Budget 2025-26: Austerity budget offers ‘crumbs’ for relief

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Up to 80pc tax relief for salaried individuals earning Rs600,000-1.2m annually; minimal relief for top salary brackets earning above Rs4.1m.

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Calls it a stark reminder of the violence women and girls face for asserting their rights.

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Pakistan agreed to ceasefire despite having ‘upper hand’ on condition of more talks with India: Bilawal

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Ex-CJP seeks review of verdict on military trials of civilians

Says judgement cedes vital judicial space to executive and undermines judicial authority.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:17am

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‘Fantastic story on inflation’: Economic Survey shows ambitious GDP growth for FY25

Figure still lower than targeted figure for outgoing fiscal year.

Business , Updated 10 Jun, 2025 04:31pm

‘Fantastic story on inflation’: Economic Survey shows ambitious GDP growth for FY25

Ambitious goals

There is not much in the budget to give hope for such a structural shift

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Former student kills 10 people in Austrian high school shooting

EU top diplomat “deeply shocked” by reports of shooting; German chancellor says “thoughts are with our Austrian friends and neighbours and we mourn with them”.

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