ISLAMABAD — Budget came,and one thing stood out right away. Defence is getting an 18% raise this year. In a 18.77 trillion rupee budget, the military’s slice of the pie got noticeably bigger. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb didn’t spend too long on it during the speech. But the message was clear. With things heating up … Read more
On Friday morning, the Young Doctors Association KP said they’ll hit the streets if the provincial government doesn’t fix salaries in the new budget. The warning came just hours after Finance Minister Aurangzeb presented the federal budget for 2026-27 in Islamabad. “We demand that the provincial government and the health minister ensure full implementation of … Read more
ISLAMABAD, June 13, 2026 — There’s a bit of relief at the pumps this week. The government has cut petrol and diesel prices in the latest fortnightly review, giving transporters and daily commuters a small break after months of volatility. According to the official notification from the Finance Division, petrol has been reduced by Rs … Read more
ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani military contingent of around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 fighter jets reached Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Air Base last month as part of a joint defence agreement signed in 2024. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the deployment, saying it’s meant to boost coordination and readiness between the two armed … Read more
From July 2025 to April 2026, services exports hit $8.27 billion.Its an effort of Pakistan that trying to secure the Pakistani economy That’s 17.68% higher than the same 10 months last year. No headlines. No drama. Just money coming in from software, call centers, consulting, and other work done on a laptop. What’s actually driving … Read more
Islamabad, The federal government will present Budget 2026-27 in parliament on 10 June. The budget is already in the news because it puts new taxes on small shopkeepers and keeps fuel prices high. Key points from the budget plan: 1. Tax on small tradersThe government plans to put a 1% income tax on 3.5 million … Read more
Gilgit, June 7, 2026 – People across Gilgit-Baltistan started voting early this morning. Polling began at 8 AM and will run till 5 PM. From Gilgit city to small valleys like Shigar, Astore and Ghizer, voters lined up outside schools and community halls that were set up as polling stations. The weather was cold but … Read more
Babusar Top has closed once more. Fresh snowfall overnight forced authorities to shut the high mountain pass that links Mansehra with Gilgit-Baltistan. The timing couldn’t be worse — Eid travel is just around the corner. Officials from the National Highway Authority said about 1.5 feet of new snow fell between Gatti Das and Babusar Top. … Read more
Islamabad – Pakistan’s National Highway Authority is considering lowering the speed limit on motorways from 120 km/h to 100 km/h, a move that’s sparking heated debate among drivers, transporters, and road safety experts. The proposal, highlighted in a recent BBC Urdu report, aims to reduce fatal accidents and save fuel. NHA officials argue that driving … Read more
Gilgit-Baltistan is going to polls on 7 June 2026, Sunday. After months of delay, people in Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza and other areas will finally vote for their 24 assembly seats. What happened so far.Elections were first planned for 24 January. But heavy snow and harsh weather forced the GB Election Commission to postpone them. In … Read more