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Telecom companies get right to install towers anywhere in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has moved a step closer to overhauling its telecommunications infrastructure framework after the National Assembly approved the Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganization (Amendment) Bill,…

Israeli officials accused of pushing changes to Al-Aqsa Mosque status amid rising tensions

JERUSALEM – Hardline Israeli officials and far-right political figures are facing allegations that they are attempting to alter the historical and legal status of the…

Abrar-ul-Haq accuses Bollywood of stealing ‘Nach Punjaban’

LAHORE – Internationally acclaimed Pakistani singer Abrar-ul-Haq has alleged that Bollywood unlawfully used his hit song Nach Punjaban by relying on forged documents and fake…

Atta Tarar rejects Indian narrative, reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve against terrorism

Tarar terms budget relief-oriented, claims economic stability push

ISLAMABAD – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that the government has presented a budget focused on relief, development, and prosperity. He…

Sindh cabinet approves provincial budget for FY2026-27

KARACHI – The Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, on Wednesday approved the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27 during a…

Fitch warns Pakistan’s spending cuts may slow economic growth

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s strategy of narrowing its budget deficit through deep spending reductions could undermine long-term economic growth, Fitch Ratings has cautioned, warning against excessive…

Electricity bills likely to rise by 82 paisa per unit in July

ISLAMABAD – The electricity consumers in Pakistan may face higher bills in July as the local authorities consider a proposed increase of 82 paisa per…

Pakistan, UK agree to address students’ visa fraud issues in bilateral talks

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to work jointly on resolving issues related to students’ visa fraud as part of broader…

Pakistani Crew Held Hostage Off Somalia Again Appeal For Urgent Govt Intervention

Pakistani crew held hostage off Somalia appeal again for urgent govt intervention

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani sailors held aboard a hijacked vessel off the Somali coast have appealed for urgent government intervention after a newly released video highlighted…

Punjab imposes Section 144 for security during Muharram

LAHORE – The Punjab Home Department imposed Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram (June 17-26) to ensure peace and security during…