Sindh senior minister apologises for public inconvenience and says round-the-clock efforts are underway to complete key infrastructure projects.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that University Road in Karachi will be reopened to traffic by the end of July as work on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues around the clock.
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Railways authorities say the content creator falsely portrayed a condemned coach as an operational passenger carriage, prompting FIA cybercrime complaint
Pakistan Railways has decided to initiate strict legal action against a YouTuber accused of falsely portraying a condemned railway coach as an operational passenger carriage, according to an official spokesperson.
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Karachi expected to simmer under intense June heat as temperatures near 40°C, with extreme UV levels and heat index climbing to 46°C
Residents of Karachi should prepare for an intense spell of June heat, with temperatures expected to climb to 40°C in the coming days while the “feels like” temperature could soar to a scorching 46°C, according to forecasts by AccuWeather.
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Adverse weather likely to affect Punjab, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir over the next 24 hours
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms and landslides in several northern and central regions of the country, urging authorities and travellers to remain vigilant amid the risk of flash flooding and road disruptions.
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Regulatory adjustment provides Rs67 billion relief, though fuel charges limit immediate benefit in June bills
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.98 per unit in electricity tariffs under the first quarterly adjustment of 2026, offering relief of more than Rs67 billion to power consumers across Pakistan.
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Saudi investors express interest in ports, energy, IT and infrastructure projects during high-level meeting in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, saying the government was focused on transforming longstanding bilateral ties into a broad-based and mutually beneficial economic partnership.
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PM directs tariff reforms, institutional modernization and AI adoption to support export-led growth under NTP 2025–30
ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed authorities to ensure swift and effective implementation of the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30, emphasizing reforms aimed at facilitating investment, trade and industrial development.
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Apex court says time-scale promotion is a discretionary policy benefit, not an enforceable legal entitlement for government employees
ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that time-scale promotion is not a regular service promotion nor a vested legal right of government employees, but a policy-based concession available only to those who clearly fall within its defined eligibility framework.
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SPARC urges higher cigarette taxes in FY2026-27 budget, saying tobacco use imposes a massive economic and public health burden on Pakistan
Pakistan spends nearly seven times more on treating tobacco-related illnesses than it generates in tobacco tax revenues, underscoring the substantial economic and public health costs associated with smoking, according to the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child.
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Exports fall and imports rise during July–May FY2025-26, though monthly trade gap narrows sharply in May
Pakistan recorded trade deficit of $34.76 billion during the first eleven months (July–May) of fiscal year 2025-26 or 11MFY26 as declining exports and higher imports continued to pressure the country’s external sector, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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