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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…
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Monkeypox rocks Karachi as tenth case reported
Another case of Monkeypox (mpox) has been reported in Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, Pakistan, according to hospital authorities. A 40-year-old man, a resident of Gulistan-e-Johar, has tested positive for the mpox virus and is currently undergoing treatment in the isolation ward (ICU) of NIPA Hospital. Read Also: Nine Dead as Monkeypox Surge Hits Sindh Hospital officials said the…
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Another Rabies Death in Karachi Brings Sindh’s Toll to 14
KARACHI: Another person died of rabies, an illness related to dog bites, on Saturday, bringing the provincial tally to 14, ARY News reported. The 45-year-old patient was transferred to Karachi’s Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) from Larkana. According to the hospital administration, a dog had bitten his fingers two months ago. They added that the…
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Silver Rate in Pakistan: Weekly Overview
Silver prices in Pakistan have experienced significant volatility during this week with international bullion movement and local market forces playing role in chandi ka rate falling and gaining between Rs 7,102 and Rs 9,002 per tola. Weekend Silver Rate Update- June 13, 2026 As of the weekend close on June 13, 2026, the silver rate…
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Driving licence applicants should now download THIS app!
LAHORE: Punjab Traffic Police on Saturday announced that all driving licence-related services are now available through the Dastak Citizen App, marking a major step towards digitising public services. In a statement shared on social media, the department informed citizens that the Driving Licence Issuance Management System (DLIMS) website has been shifted to the Dastak platform.…
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Kainat Azhar Khan appointed Islamabad Chief Traffic Officer
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police has appointed PSP officer Kainat Azhar Khan as the new Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, while assigning her the additional charge of SSP Operations Safe City (Ops). The posting and transfer order was issued by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi as part of…
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Commissioner Sukkur Visits Gambat GIMS Hospital After Burn Patient Complaints, Reviews Treatment Facilities
KHIPRO / KHAIRPUR, June 11, 2026: Commissioner Sukkur Division Abid Saleem Qureshi conducted an emergency visit to GIMS Hospital Gambat following complaints regarding the treatment of a burn-injured girl, Sharma daughter of Hazaro Khan Mahar, a resident of Khanpur Mahar. Immediate Action on Complaints According to the Deputy Director Information Office Khairpur, the commissioner took…
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Finance Minister Says Inflation Will Ease as Middle East Tensions Subside
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that inflation in Pakistan is expected to decline once geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease. Speaking in the National Assembly during the presentation of the federal budget, the finance minister noted that recent inflationary pressures were influenced by developments in the Middle East, particularly regional…
