June 2026

Gilgit-Baltistan elections begin as 130 candidates vie for 24 seats

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Acting UK information minister urges people to vote, hopes polls will boost development and prosperity ISLAMABAD: Voting began on Sunday for the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GB) elections, with over 958,000 registered voters expected to vote in 24 constituencies. Voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 13 seats required to form […]

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The government compensates for the reduction in gasoline with an increase in taxes

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has revised the prices of petroleum products, increasing kerosene rates while adjusting petroleum tax structures on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD). According to official documents, kerosene prices have been increased by Rs 8.70 per liter, taking the new price to Rs 280.70 per liter from the previous rate of Rs 272.

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North Korea’s nuclear program ‘absolutely non-negotiable,’ says leader’s sister

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, during a reception at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. — AFP SEOUL: North Korea’s nuclear weapons program is “absolutely non-negotiable”, leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead

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Shehbaz calls for a secure and resilient food system

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“Every individual should play a vital role in ensuring food security,” he added. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on federal and provincial governments, farmers, universities, research institutes and every citizen to play their role in building a safe, resilient and nutritious food system. In a message to mark the World Food Safety Day observed

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Pak and Russia to cooperate on illegal immigration

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Both ministers agree that terrorist camps and drug production in Afghanistan ‘pose serious security challenges for the region’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi signed agreements with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev on Saturday to strengthen cooperation on illegal immigration, repatriation of citizens residing illegally and the fight against narcotics. According to the Interior Ministry, the

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The government proposes social spending of Rs187.2 billion

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Proposes that the allocation to the social sector be increased to Rs187 billion from Rs147 billion in the current fiscal year. ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a substantial increase in social sector spending in the next fiscal year, earmarking Rs 187.2 billion to support poverty reduction and sustainable development initiatives under the Sustainable Development Goals

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Iraqi World Cup striker Hussein ‘interrogated for hours’ at Chicago airport

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Iraq’s Aymen Hussein celebrates his second goal against Bolivia in the FIFA Interconfederation Qualifiers final, Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico – March 31, 2026. — Reuters BAGHDAD: Iraqi World Cup forward Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after arriving with the team early Saturday, an Iraqi sports official

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