Pakistan has announced a significant increase in its defence budget, allocating Rs2.56 trillion for the fiscal year 2025–26. This marks a 20.2% rise compared to last year’s allocation and underlines the government’s ongoing emphasis on national security. The new budget represents 14.49% of the total national budget outlay of Rs17.65 trillion.
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Two-decade-old tax cases finally resolved by IHC
ISLAMABAD, June 10, 2025 – In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s judicial and revenue systems, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has made significant strides in clearing a backlog of long-pending tax cases, some dating back over two decades. These cases had previously hindered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from recovering more than Rs600 billion in outstanding dues.
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Pakistan unveils federal budget 2025–26 today evening
ISLAMABAD, June 10, 2025 – Pakistan is set to unveil the Federal Budget 2025–26 this evening in the National Assembly, with an estimated total outlay of Rs17.6 trillion.
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Hot and gusty conditions expected across Punjab plains
Islamabad, June 10, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heat advisory predicting hot and dry weather accompanied by gusty winds for the plains of Punjab on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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Aurangzeb unveils Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 today
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb officially launched the Economic Survey of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2024–25 today, marking a key moment ahead of the federal budget.
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Islamabad fries in 50°C: very hot weather and rain forecast
ISLAMABAD, June 9, 2025 – Islamabad is reeling under an intense heatwave, with the temperature forecasted to soar to a blistering 50°C on Monday. The capital of Pakistan is facing very hot weather conditions, with residents urged to stay indoors and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
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Power Division denies ban on second electricity meters
Islamabad, June 8, 2025 – The Power Division has strongly denied widespread rumors suggesting a ban on the installation of second electricity meters, clarifying that no such restriction exists under current regulations.
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National Assembly confirms June 10 session for Pakistan budget
Islamabad, June 8, 2025 – The National Assembly of Pakistan has officially locked in June 10 as the date for unveiling the much-anticipated budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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Aurangzeb set to present federal budget 2025-26 on June 10
Islamabad, June 8, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is scheduled to present the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 10, according to official sources.
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Summer inferno grips Punjab as mercury soars to record highs
June 9, 2025 — Punjab is officially sizzling under the ruthless grip of summer, with temperatures blazing across the province in what is being described as the hottest spell of the season.
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