Pakistan

Politicians ask for help and criticize growing debt. BY Mahnoor | 16-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the Senate had a heated debate about the federal budget. Opposition and allied parties strongly criticized the plan, saying it does not help the poor enough and asking the government to spend less money. During …

History experts are demanding responsibility after a famous old building was reportedly changed without permission. By Mahnoor | 15-06-2026 KARACHI: The foundation stone is a vital part of any historic building and should never be moved or changed. However, because of poor management by the Sindh Assembly staff, the original …

New budget plan suggests stricter rules to stop fraud. BY Mahnoor | 15-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: The federal government wants to make big changes to Pakistan’s tax system through the Finance Bill 2027. These changes include creating a national center that works without face-to-face meetings, starting remote tax audits, and using tougher …

Many trucks and farm machines use high-speed diesel. BY Mahnoor | 13-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: The government lowered petrol and diesel prices this Friday for the week starting June 13. This change offers a small amount of relief to the public. Petrol prices have dropped by Rs4 per litre, while diesel prices …

The Prime Minister says progress will keep going; the economy is now steady despite many problems. BY Mahnoor | 13-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the new budget focuses on helping people and providing relief. He stated that the government has lowered taxes for workers and …

The military’s media department says 16 international army teams took part in the yearly event. BY Mahnoor | 12-06-2026 The Pakistan Army team, representing the Pakistan Military Academy, won first place at the 2026 International Pacesticking Competition in Sandhurst, UK, according to a military statement on Friday. The military’s public …

He thanks the partner parties for supporting the budget. BY Mahnoor | 12-06-2026 On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the draft for the 2026–27 federal budget. He led a cabinet meeting in Islamabad to look over the budget plans. The Prime Minister also thanked the partner political parties for …

She says the PTI founder is being kept alone in ways no other political leader has experienced before. BY Mahnoor | 11-06-2026 LAHORE: Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, expressed worry on Thursday about her brother’s health in prison. She said there are fears he might have …

A group of three judges cancels the death penalties from a 2012 case. BY Mahnoor | 11-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court cleared two MQM workers of all charges in the Baldia Town factory fire case. This decision cancels the death sentences previously given to them by lower courts. …

More than 240 buildings in Rawalpindi are unsafe to use. BY Mahnoor | 09-06-2026 RAWALPINDI: The first heavy rains of the season have forced local officials and the education department to take urgent action. They are addressing hundreds of old, broken, and unsafe buildings throughout the Rawalpindi district. After the …