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JI’s Hafiz Naeem announces protest drive against budget
LAHORE: Jamaat Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday rejected the federal budget and announced to launch a protest movement against it. Talking to media Hafiz Naeem said that the people have paid over 8,000 billion rupees for the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) during last 25 years. He said that this levy being used to…
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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi warns rising debt, taxes are burdening public
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and senior politician Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has criticised the government, stating that it is increasing the tax burden on the public through additional borrowing. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addressing a press conference, said that continuous reliance on indirect taxation is disproportionately affecting ordinary citizens, who remain the most impacted segment of society.…
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Crude oil from unknown source spreads over Gwadar coastline
GWADAR: Oil found spreading over the Gwadar coast causing environmental concerns as the authorities yet to determine the source of the oil spill. The oil from the unknown source spreading over a vast stretch of Gwadar’s western coastline, raising concerns about potential damage to marine ecosystems and disruption to fishing activities in the coastal region.…
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Karachi weather update – 14 June, 2026
Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid conditions today, with partly cloudy skies and a likelihood of strong winds at times. The maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 34°C and 36°C. Sea breezes are expected over the next 24 hours, with wind speeds ranging from 25 to 45 km/h. According to the Meteorological…
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Met Office predicts windy weather in Karachi
KARACHI: Gusts of southwesterly winds with 25 to 45 kilometers per hour speed are expected in city during the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on Sunday. A hot, humid and partly cloudy weather will prevail in the port city with maximum temperatures remain between 34 to 36 Celsius, according to weather report. The humidity…
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IMF never demanded tax on solar panels, clarifies Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said International Monetary Fund (IMF) never demanded to increase sales tax on solar panels. Speaking in ARY News program Aitraz Hai, he dismissed reports suggesting that the government had considered imposing taxes on solar panels before the budget. “The matter was never under discussion, nor was there any such demand from…
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Pension and dues non-payment crisis becomes critical
The issue of pension and retirement dues for employees of 25 towns of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has become grave, with more than Rs. 9.86 billion required to clear outstanding liabilities. The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) heard the case; during the hearing, officials revealed that the payment of pension and retirement…
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Pakistan Kisan Ittehad gives ultimatum to government
LAHORE: The Pakistan Kisan Ittehad has rejected the federal budget 2026-27 and given the government a deadline of 30 June 2026, and warned of nationwide protests if subsidies on fertilizer and diesel are not announced. In a statement, the chairman of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad, Khalid Hussain Bath, strongly criticised the budget 2026-27, and alleged that…
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Copper Rate Today in Pakistan – 1 Kg Tamba Price- June 13, 2026
Domestic copper rates in Pakistan remain steady today, driven by strong industrial demand and prevailing international benchmarks on the London Metal Exchange. High-quality Millberry copper scrap serves as the core benchmark for recycled metals across the country and is currently trading at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kilogram. This specific grade is highly sought after by…
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Debit and credit card users get big relief
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has announced a significant reduction in the withholding tax levied on overseas transactions made through debit and credit cards during his budget 2026-27 speech. Under the revised policy, the withholding tax on transactions made abroad or through international online platforms using Pakistani bank-issued debit and credit cards has…
