June 2026

Experts welcome tax breaks on sanitary napkins, contraceptives, but urge caution

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The federal government has proposed to abolish taxes on sanitary napkins, related women’s health products and contraceptives in the 2026-27 budget. Making the announcement while presenting the federal budget, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said essential elements for women’s health were daily necessities associated with dignity and social participation. “Essentials for women’s health, such as sanitary […]

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Public transport is getting a big boost in the federal budget

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Compared to Rs3 billion in the previous financial year, the subsidy has been raised to Rs7.3 billion this year RAWALPINDI: The Federal Budget 2026-27 has brought great relief to the residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in the public transport sector with a significant increase in subsidy for Metro Bus and Green Electric Bus services. Public

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Suthra Punjab vehicles left to rust

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RUSTING FLEET: Newly acquired ‘Suthra’ Punjab sanitary vehicles remain abandoned near the District Courts complex in Rawalpindi, where prolonged exposure to harsh weather and alleged theft of parts have reportedly pushed several units towards dilapidation. PHOTOS: EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: Newly acquired sanitary vehicles under the “Suthra Punjab” cleanliness initiative have reportedly been left in the open

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Bitcoin above $65,700, but there are still more threats of attacks from the US and Iran

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The US and Iran reached a tentative agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, removing the macro weight that has weighed on crypto for weeks. Oil fell hard and stocks jumped, while bitcoin moved little. Brent crude fell more than 4% to $83, a three-month low, and the strait, which carries

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The Iran team arrives in the United States for the opening of the FIFA World Cup

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Iran’s Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Saeid Ezatolahi during training at Carson Sports Park, Carson, California, United States, June 14, 2026. — Reuters Iran’s soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport and holding a press conference on the same day a

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The Ripple-linked token rises 4% to $1.18 as traders test the next resistance zone

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XRP’s rebound is starting to look less like a dead cat bounce and more like a market trying to build a base. Buyers pushed the token through $1.14 and then $1.18 on the strongest volume seen since the sale began, forcing traders to focus on whether the rally can lead into the $1.20-$1.30 resistance zone

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AI vs the author

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A robot silhouette is seen next to the words artificial intelligence written on a wall. – Reuters Artificial intelligence has become a topic of heated debate. News headlines warn that AI is coming for our jobs and will overshadow our creativity. We often hear that an AI takeover will wipe out humanity or make us

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