Rather than increasing production, the government is focusing on increasing taxes. BY Mahnoor | 22-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: A strong nation needs three things: a powerful military, smart diplomacy, and a solid economy. Pakistan has made great progress in its military and diplomatic relations. Two recent events have made the country even …

They did not play enough first-class matches. BY Mahnoor | 22-06-2026 KARACHI: Some famous cricket players might lose their official contracts because they are not playing in local first-class matches. Aaqib Javed, a PCB director, said that players were always required to play these matches, but the rule was not …

Lawmakers refuse 307 requests to reduce spending BY Mahnoor | 22-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: On Sunday, the National Assembly started passing the 2026–27 federal budget. They approved 125 funding requests totaling Rs9.171 trillion, while voting down 307 changes proposed by the opposition. Led by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the House met to …