Pakistan's Federal Budget for 2026–27 to be presented on June 10
Pakistan government and PPP leaders held pre-budget consultations on FY2026-27 priorities and proposed June 10 for the federal budget presentation
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Spotlight
Pakistan to present IMF-backed budget amid debt, growth and investment pressures
Kamran Khan said the past three years have been marked by repeated crises and stabilization efforts that averted default but led to weak growth, low investment and fewer jobs
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Pakistan’s refinery crisis explained
NRL CEO Asad Hasan explains refinery upgrade delays, energy risks and the path to Euro-V fuels
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Uncertainty surrounds Pakistan budget as growth concerns continue
Kamran Khan says Pakistan’s upcoming budget may not significantly boost a struggling economy or slow growth
Jun 02, 2026
Jun 02, 2026
Shorts
UAE calls for unified Gulf stance after attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
UAE's Gargash warns no Gulf state should face Iranian aggression alone after drone strikes hit Kuwait's airport and Bahrain reports overnight attacks
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Dubai develops smart medical visa to boost health tourism sector
Dubai's GDRFA and DHA have signed an MoU to streamline medical visa processing for international patients, with a smart medical visa and digital services on the way
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Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by 14% year-on-year and 39% month-on-month in May 2026
The country recorded a trade deficit of $2.58 billion in May, compared with $2.99 billion a year earlier and $4.26 billion in April 2026
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Saudi economy remains resilient amid regional conflict, IMF says
IMF says Saudi Arabia's economy is holding up despite Strait of Hormuz disruptions, with 2026 growth projected at 2% and strong fiscal buffers in place
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Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
Pitch under scrutiny as Pakistan face Australia in series-deciding third ODI
Ahead of the must-win third ODI on Thursday, pitch preparation and top-order failures dominate the pre-match conversation
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Nathan Ellis career best leads Australia to 41-run win over Pakistan, levels ODI series
he understrength tourists, missing skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, posted 231-9 before bowling Pakistan out for 190 in 44 overs
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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million
Tim Payne's viral fan club has surpassed four million followers after an Argentine influencer spotlighted the New Zealand defender before the World Cup
Jun 02, 2026
Jun 02, 2026
Rubio says enriched uranium central to Iran nuclear deal talks, no agreement yet
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is the key sticking point in peace talks, with no final deal signed as of Wednesday.
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