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Child Rights Caucus Reviews Budget, Seeks Higher Allocations
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - The Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR) of the National Assembly held a special briefing session in Islamabad to evaluate the Federal Budget 2026–27 from a child rights perspective and identify areas…
Kerosene Oil Becomes Cheaper After OGRA Price Cut
Islamabad: (Web Desk) Following the reduction, kerosene oil will now be available at Rs233.90 per litre, compared to its previous price of Rs262.19 per litre. The move is expected to provide relief to consumers who rely on kerosene for…
$3 Billion Karachi Port Deal Stuck in Regulatory Dispute
Karachi: A $3 billion plan by Hong Kong-based Hutchison Ports to expand container terminals in Karachi has hit a wall. The Hutchison Ports Pakistan investment stalled this week as officials flagged serious regulatory and contractual…
Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War
WASHINGTON: (Web Desk) - The US Department of Defense has informed lawmakers that it requires approximately $80 billion to cover expenses related to the Iran conflict and other non-combat obligations,…
India Seeks $2.5 Billion from Global Lenders
NEW DELHI: (Web Desk) - India is in active discussions with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure approximately $2.5 billion in funding aimed at sustaining its large-scale infrastructure development programme,…
Pakistan to Pass Oil Price Relief to Consumers
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - The federal government has announced that the benefits of falling global oil prices will be passed on directly to consumers without delay, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.…
ADB Approves $700 Million Loan for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million loan for Pakistan to support reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s insurance sector, expanding coverage, and enhancing the…
Tehran Confirms Charges for Ships Crossing Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: (Web Desk) - Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has reaffirmed that Tehran will impose charges on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the conclusion of a 60-day fee-free period…
Balochistan raises Salaries, Pensions by 7pc
QUETTA (Web Desk) – Balochistan government announced 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions in Rs1.089 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Unveiling surplus budget despite financial constraints, the province also pledged to create…