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مصر کے ایک کنٹینری جہاز پر حوتی کے مشتبہ حملے میں کم از کم چھ افراد ہلاک، ریڈ سی میں ایک سال کے بعد پہلی حلال مارنے والی حملہ۔
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مصر کے ایک کنٹینری جہاز پر حوتی کے مشتبہ حملے میں کم از کم چھ افراد ہلاک، ریڈ سی میں ایک سال کے بعد پہلی حلال مارنے والی حملہ۔
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Iran has maintained its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route. The United States has pushed back, with President Donald Trump sidestepping a threat from Tehran, and former defense secretary Mark Esper called Iran's demands for a full reopening “ridiculous.” Gulf states have accepted a new normal, recognizing Iran’s control over the region, while international observers monitor potential impacts on global shipping.
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The Privatisation Commission has approved a financial adviser for the outsourcing of Lahore’s Allama Iqbal and Karachi’s Jinnah airports. The selected consortium will negotiate the advisory agreement.
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Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg that Washington and Tehran are close to a deal over the Strait of Hormuz. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian officials in Tehran, and new proposals for resolving the standoff are under discussion.
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Gold and silver prices rose again in Pakistan's local bullion markets on Tuesday, following a $24.00 per‑ounce climb in international trading, pushing local gold to Rs459,736 per tola and silver to Rs6,965 per tola.
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Cambridge International announced the June 2026 results for more than 368,000 students worldwide, including over 100,000 in Pakistan. The release follows recent exam paper leak incidents that raised concerns about security.
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On Tuesday, more than 100,000 students from more than 850 schools in Pakistan began receiving their Cambridge International Education results for the June 2026 exam series, covering AS & A Level, O Level and IGCSE.
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A Palau-flagged tanker was hijacked by Somali pirates 111 days ago. Ten Pakistani crew members have remained hostages, with no serious rescue effort from their government, while families report worsening conditions and a recent distress call has brought the case back into focus.
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Pakistan’s petroleum ministry has unveiled revised guidelines that give foreign oil suppliers, through consignees, access to the national pipeline network for bonded storage and simplified re‑export of petroleum products.
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Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the National Housing Policy 2026 and an action plan. The policy requires all housing projects to follow zoning laws, use vertical construction and include energy‑efficient codes. Members were informed of a working group that drafted the policy after consulting ministries, provincial governments, and international experts. The cabinet also reviewed progress on the Apna Ghar home‑ownership scheme, noting Rs220 billion in approved bank loans and more than Rs32 bi
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the Makkah Defence Agreement is an extension of Pakistan‑Saudi Arabia’s 2025 mutual defence pact, now adding Turkey. The trilateral pact emphasises collective deterrence and is intended solely for defensive purposes to strengthen regional stability.
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan‑U.S. trade and investment opportunities. The meeting highlighted gains on a reciprocal trade framework and cooperation with U.S. institutions.
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The iVerify Pakistan team determined that a viral video purporting to show Shashi Tharoor praising Pakistan’s diplomatic influence after the Makkah defence pact is false and heavily doctored.
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Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah congratulated Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The pact links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a collective security framework. The two leaders also discussed regional issues, including Occupied East Jerusalem, and pledged close engagement.
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Iran says a new deal with Oman will only set new shipping lanes if Washington meets several demands. The U.S. announces it will lift a Gulf blockade once Iran fulfils its conditions, but direct talks remain off‑limits pending a June interim deal.
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The PAA announced a nationwide modernization initiative after finishing the Gwadar Airport at Rs55 billion and reconstructing Karachi’s main runway for Rs10 billion, while new projects at Lahore and Skardu move forward.
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Pakistan’s fiscal deficit for the first 11 months of FY26 narrowed to 1.6% of GDP, yet the country’s debt has reached a staggering Rs83.29 trillion. The International Monetary Fund projects a 3.2% deficit for FY27, while the Federal Board of Revenue missed its tax target by Rs975 billion. The energy sector’s capacity payments, circular debt, and Canada–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related claims are key drivers of fiscal stress.
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