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Punjab unveils 5.9tn rupees budget amid protests

Punjab unveils 5.9tn rupees budget with salary hikes, faces opposition protest.

CM Afridi ensures aid for Peshawar’s homeless

CM Afridi ensures aid for Peshawar's homeless, emphasizing no one should sleep under the open sky.

Punjab approves 5903 bn budget for 2026-27

Punjab approves a 5903 bn budget for 2026-27, allocating 752 bn for development and a 7% salary hike.

Electric, double-decker buses to arrive in Karachi

Electric and double-decker buses to be introduced in Karachi this year, enhancing the city's transport facilities, says Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon.

Public holidays expected for Ashura in June

Public holidays expected for Ashura in June. Holidays contingent on moon sighting, all institutions to close.

Shehbaz vows to save state, economy

Shehbaz Sharif vows to save state over politics, stabilizing economy. Budget offers tax relief for salaried class, boosts housing sector.

Govt cuts petrol quota for ministers by half

Govt halves petrol quota for ministers to 200 liters monthly, aiming to reduce expenses and promote fiscal discipline.

PTI chairman criticizes federal budget plans

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar criticizes federal budget, calls it disappointing, and highlights government's reliance on loans and mismanagement.

Defense prioritized in 2026-27 federal budget

The 2026-27 federal budget prioritizes defense with 3 trillion rupees allocated. Total expenditure is estimated at 18.771 trillion rupees, focusing on security and stability.

Govt to offer interest-free loans to 86,000 people

Govt to provide interest-free loans to 86,000 people under the poverty alleviation program in the 2026-27 budget, aiming to empower low-income groups.

Government cuts withholding tax on property deals

Government reduces withholding tax on property for filers, lowering purchase tax to 1.25% and sales tax to 2.75% amid budget session.

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