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Pakistan considers creating new federal tax collection agency to boost revenue

The move follows fears of a Rs650 billion revenue shortfall and a history of missing annual targets by over Rs1.1 trillion.

Interloop Limited approves Rs6.5 billion budget for apparel and hosiery expansion

The investment aims to modernise facilities and boost production capacity to meet growing global customer demand.

Israel Knesset elections scheduled for next week as Netanyahu coalition faces majority loss

Palestinian citizens of Israel are forecast to secure between 12 and 15 seats as the country heads to the polls.

IMF warns Pakistan's external position may weaken as imports rise

Pakistan opposition leaders demand Shehbaz Sharif personally invite them to talks

Lawmakers are calling for democratic protections and a formal investigation into government corruption as political negotiations remain stalled.

LPG prices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reach Rs750 per kilogram as supplies dwindle

The closure of the Taftan border due to Iran-US tensions has tightened domestic supply, causing cylinder costs to surpass Rs10,000.

Pakistan joins R4 and E3 foreign ministers for first meeting in Istanbul

The inaugural gathering aims to address regional security threats, including the Russia-Ukraine war and maritime stability in the Middle East.

Pakistan Railways to spend $2.5 billion on Karachi-Rohri railway track

Civil work on the first phase of the project is likely to begin in January 2027.

Pakistan to form Joint Investigation Team into Mir Raza case

The team will include senior representatives from the ISI, IB, Pakistan Rangers, and the NCCIA to investigate the case.

China bans export of rare earth mining and refining technologies to foreign countries

The move targets key components for high-tech manufacturing and defence, intensifying a global race for critical mineral supply chains.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor delegates preventive arrest powers to all Deputy Commissioners

The move shifts authority from the provincial home department to local officials to facilitate faster security responses on the ground.

Sudanese paramilitary fighters destroy el-Fasher healthcare system during siege

The attacks resulted in 55 medical workers killed, 120 injured, and 10 abducted between April 2023 and October 2025.

Lynne Tracy describes US-Russia ambassadorship as hardest career assignment

The role was complicated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the expulsion of hundreds of diplomats from Western countries since 2022.

L'Oreal develops new skincare products to counter weight loss drug side effects

The cosmetics giant is pivoting its strategy as GLP-1 medications like Ozempic alter consumer beauty habits and cause visible skin sagging.

World Bank projects 3.8% economic growth for Pakistan this fiscal year

Muhammad Ali urges private sector to manage Pakistan's energy sector

The privatisation adviser argues that shifting management away from the state is vital to lower industrial costs and boost national productivity.

Pakistan, Qatar, Türkiye and Indonesia sign Badr defence memorandum

The agreement aims to foster cooperation in defence manufacturing among the four nations to contribute to regional peace and stability.

Pakistan identified as primary target in Israeli spyware campaign

The cyber threat coincides with the government's announcement of the nation's first circular city.

Pakistan observes International Stuttering Awareness Day to highlight speech fluency disorder

Advocates are calling for more inclusive workplaces and schools to support the 1 per cent of adults globally affected by the condition.

Pakistan Prime Minister pledges full federal support to restore peace in KP

The move aims to eliminate terrorism and ensure economic stability by providing all necessary resources to the province.

Shehbaz Sharif announces Rs160 billion development package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The funding aims to bolster infrastructure and security while the Prime Minister addresses corruption and wheat shortages in the province.

Security forces kill three Fitna al-Hirstan terrorists in Gwadar

The general officer commanding personally led the operation against terrorists hiding in a local hotel near the Gwadar Highway.

US judge orders Donald Trump to testify in BBC defamation lawsuit

The ruling follows a previous cancellation by the former president, who claims the broadcaster maliciously edited a speech from the 2021 Capitol riot.

Trump proposes renaming Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to American Ocean

The former president's plan follows Google's recent updates to map names for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.