Fida Hussnain
Punjab sets Rs500.62bn health budget for FY 2026-27
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 16, 2026
LAHORE – The Punjab government has proposed an allocation of Rs500.62 billion for the health sector in the fiscal year 2026-27, accounting for more than…
Why Pakistan’s Brightest Keep Leaving and This Budget Won’t Stop Them
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 16, 2026
KARACHI – Pakistan produces some of the most talented young professionals in the region. It also exports most of them. That contradiction sits at the…
US-Iran peace deal to be signed in Geneva on Friday, confirms PM
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 15, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday confirmed that US-Iran peace deal would be signed in Geneva while Pakistan would host the signing ceremony…
Pakistan moving from stability to growth, says Aurangzeb in post-budget briefing
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy is now moving in the right direction and the government is preparing to transition…
Punjab to take action against illegal industrial units in residential areas
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 11, 2026
Punjab on Wednesday announced a comprehensive crackdown on illegal industrial units operating in residential areas across Punjab, including Lahore, following directives from Punjab Chief Minister…
Who really pays taxes in Pakistan? Debate resurfaces ahead of FY-2026-27 federal budget
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Ahead of the upcoming federal budget for Fiscal Year-2026-27, a longstanding debate has once again gained momentum over who actually pays the most…
8.6 million children engaged in labour in Pakistan, EU-backed report unveils
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD – A new report has estimated that around 8.6 million children in Pakistan are engaged in child labour, highlighting widespread protection gaps and calling…
Nawaz Sharif laments lack of development in GB ahead of June 7 elections
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 2, 2026
GILGIT – Former prime minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed concern over what he described as slow development and poor infrastructure in…
Bilawal calls for transparent GB polls, says he never sought ‘Form-47 govt’
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 1, 2026
SHIGAR – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday called for free, fair and transparent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying the region’s elections…
IHC puts off hearing in Imaan Mazari, Chattha case despite SC deadline
- By Fida Hussnain
- June 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday put off further the hearing of sentence suspension petitions filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab…
