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Center loses provincial grants for defence

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Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that provincial contributions to federal spending had been partially reflected in next year’s defense budget, adding that talks were underway on a three-year contribution framework. Addressing his post-budget press conference, the finance minister elaborated on the use of a […]

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Reservations set for judges’ participation in public events

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ISLAMABAD: Judges of the Superior Courts have been given conditional permission to participate in social, political and diplomatic functions with the permission of the relevant Chief Justice. The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) at its meeting on 11 June approved changes to the Code of Conduct for Judges. Last October, the SJC unanimously approved a new

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Gwadar coast affected by massive oil spill

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Experts believe the oil spill was from a passing vessel or tanker operating along international shipping routes QUETTA: A large-scale oil pollution incident has affected a large stretch of Gwadar’s western coastline, raising serious concerns about environmental degradation and its potential impact on marine life and coastal communities. The pollution has spread over approximately 20

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AJK SC Bar warns violators and calls for immediate surrender

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Bar ensures legal aid for people involved in violence if they surrender before law enforcement The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Saturday warned individuals involved in disturbing the peace, violence, damaging government property and causing loss of lives to immediately surrender and face the law while ensuring full legal

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PDMA issues Punjab rain warning as Thunderstorm, hail forecast across the province

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Punjab on high alert as PDMA warns of thunderstorm, strong winds and possible hail amid widespread rain Residents wade through a flooded road after monsoon rains and rising water levels in Qadirabad village near the Chenab river in Punjab province, Pakistan August 28, 2025. Photo: Reuters LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on

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Prime Minister Shehbaz says a peace deal between the US and Iran is expected to be signed within 24 hours

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Says technical talks expected next week; Khawaja Asif says deal will be presented as ‘Islamabad Pact’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace deal that will end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with

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Achakzai questions the state’s policies, Shehbaz promises answers in the National Assembly

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The opposition leader condemns the treatment of protesters and accuses the government of turning provinces into colonies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the National Assembly Budget Debate on June 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday used the floor of the National Assembly to respond to a wide-ranging speech by opposition leader Mahmood

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The Minister of Finance holds a press conference after the budget

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Budget delivers on commitment to shift from economic stability to economic growth, says Aurangzeb The Minister of Finance holds a press conference after the budget. Screengrab Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, flanked by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Finance Minister Imdadullah Bosal, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and Fiscal

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Dar, Egypt’s Abdelatty discusses regional situation, peace efforts: MoFA

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Both sides agree to remain in close contact, continue consultations on issues of mutual interest Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke late last night with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). In a post at X, MoFA said the two leaders discussed the latest developments

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