Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs74 per liter as global oil rates fall
PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price by Rs74, diesel by Rs67 for next fortnight, passing on relief from falling global oil rates
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Spotlight
Israel escalation in Lebanon tests fragile US-Iran peace deal
Kamran Khan said Israel’s actions marked the first major test of the US–Iran understanding, as developments on the ground quickly challenged the durability of the deal
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KP unveils PKR 2.17 trillion tax-free budget with 7% pay raise and development push
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's 2026-27 budget proposes a 7% salary hike, PKR 524bn development plan, and no new taxes, with a PKR 48bn deficit projected.
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PCB's new central contracts explained: Salaries, categories and match fees
The PCB has overhauled its central contracts with five format-based tracks, new salaries and revised NOC rules
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Shorts
Dubai humanitarian hub chief hopes US-Iran deal will lower aid costs
Dubai Humanitarian's director says the US-Iran deal could ease the soaring shipping and insurance costs that disrupted Middle East aid deliveries
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UAE explores AI-driven center to predict humanitarian crises
UAE studies a humanitarian aid predictive center using AI to forecast crises early, aiming to shift global relief from response to prevention
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Pakistan Senate seeks exporter tax relief and faster refunds in Finance Bill 2026-27 recommendations
The upper house urges the NA to restore the 1% Final Tax Regime for exporters, clear outstanding refunds, and cut energy costs in Finance Bill 2026-27.
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CDWP clears 12 development projects worth PKR 435.7 billion under URAAN Pakistan
Six projects worth PKR 16.9 billion approved, while six major schemes totaling PKR 418.8 billion referred to ECNEC for final approval
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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
Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage, Canada secure historic first World Cup win
Mexico qualified first for the World Cup last 32 after beating South Korea 1-0, while Canada recorded their maiden World Cup victory with a 6-0 rout of Qatar
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Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s first football superstar
Long before Pakistan produced modern football stars, Masood Fakhri had already earned his place as the nation’s first football superstar
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Harry Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble
England kicked off their World Cup journey with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group L
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
Paris police issue last-minute ban on Iranian opposition rally
French police have banned a Saturday rally by an Iranian opposition group, citing clash risks. Organizers called the last-minute decision "bogus" and filed an emergency challenge.
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