Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington D.C. During the meeting, he highlighted Pakistan’s journey from macroeconomic stabilization to sustainable, export-led growth, while noting economy’s vulnerability to regional geopolitical developments. The Finance Minister sought greater U.S. support for Pakistan’s improved access to international capital markets,…

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KARACHI: A potential milk shortage has emerged in Karachi after the supply of animal feed was disrupted due to a strike by fodder dealers, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The Dairy Farmers Association has written to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah seeking urgent intervention to restore the supply of fodder. The association has also…

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MUZAFFARABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) during a public rally in Muzaffarabad, saying that those who have failed to develop their own provinces are in no position to promise progress for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing supporters, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader said that if her party…

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has implemented a new set of austerity measures for the fiscal year 2026–27 in an effort to control public expenditure and promote fiscal discipline across government institutions. The Ministry of Finance has issued an official notification confirming that the government’s austerity policy will remain in force throughout the current financial year.…

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KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that the historic Regal Chowk in the city’s Saddar area will be renamed Khatm-e-Nabuwwat (PBUH) Chowk, with plans for its reconstruction and beautification ahead of the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The announcement was made during the mayor’s visit to Regal Chowk, accompanied by the Municipal Commissioner and members…

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RAWALPINDI: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, where the two sides discussed regional and bilateral security issues, border management, and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations…

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KARACHI: Police have arrested all suspects involved in the kidnapping of a two-year-old boy, Azaan Ali, from Karachi’s Manghopir Road area, with investigators revealing that the alleged mastermind was a close friend of the child’s father. According to SSP West Tariq Mastoi, the operation resulted in the arrest of the principal suspect along with all…

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KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s recent remarks on Kashmir, accusing her party of attempting to gain political sympathy in the region despite what he described as a lack of democratic credibility. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Sharjeel Memon said that the party he referred…

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the Gulf region during a meeting with visiting Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace, dialogue, and regional stability through diplomacy. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad as part…

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GUJRANWALA: Intermittent rainfall continued across Gujranwala for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, exacerbating urban flooding, disrupting traffic, and creating significant difficulties for residents. The ongoing spell of monsoon rain has left several low-lying areas submerged, while the aftermath of yesterday’s severe weather continues to haunt the city after eight people lost their lives and…

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