Sunday, June 21st, 2026
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News Desk ISLAMABAD: Taxes continue to account for 29% of the prices of both petrol and diesel despite the government’s latest reduction in fuel rates, sources in the Petroleum Division .. The government on Saturday reduced the price of petrol by Rs74.28 per litre and diesel by Rs67.31 per litre, bringing the new prices to Rs299.50 and Rs311.47 per litre, respectively. According to sources, the price of petrol includes Rs88.07 per litre in taxes. This comprises Rs19.32 in customs duty, Rs66.25 in petroleum levy and Rs2.50 in climate support levy.Read More
King Charles to reveal tax details
News Desk LONDON: Britain’s King Charles will tell the public for the first time on Thursday how much tax he pays as monarch, a royal spokesperson said on Sunday, as Buckingham Palace seeks to be more accountable and transparent. By law, Charles is not obliged to pay income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax on what he received from Queen Elizabeth, but Charles has voluntarily agreed to pay income tax and capital gains tax when he sells private assets. Details will come as part of annual royal accounts dueRead More
CASS Lahore Seminar explores water as a weapon in modern-day conflict
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 (DNA): The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) Lahore organised a seminar titled, “Water as a Weapon in Modern-day Conflict: From International Treaties to Maritime Chokepoints,” on 18 June 2026. As an independent think tank, CASS Lahore organises academic events for scholars and practitioners interested in national security in its wider context. The event was attended by academics, intellectuals, and domain experts. Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad, Director National Security at CASS Lahore, delivered the opening address. Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters on Hydro-Strategy and IWT Syed Muhammad Mehar AliRead More
ICT admin acts against illegal LPG use; 9 shopkeepers detained
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: The Islamabad district administration has stepped up action against the illegal use of LPG cylinders in weekly markets, with nine shopkeepers taken into custody during an operation at the H-9 Sunday Bazaar. The move is part of efforts to enforce a ban on LPG cylinder use in public market areas and improve safety arrangements for visitors and vendors, said the spokesman of ICT administration here. The district administration announced that the use of LPG cylinders has been prohibited in Sunday bazaars across the federal capital. Officials saidRead More
24 people detained, 5 premises sealed as ICT admin steps up dengue enforcement drive
ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: The Islamabad district administration has intensified its anti-dengue campaign, detaining 24 individuals and sealing five premises during operations carried out across different sectors of the federal capital. The action was taken against violations of dengue prevention regulations as authorities continue efforts to keep the city protected from the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. According to the district administration on Sunday, daily inspections and enforcement activities are being conducted to identify and remove conditions that can lead to mosquito breeding. Teams have been directed to take action againstRead More
Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi, and Türkiye forge unity under R4 Framework in Cairo meeting
CAIRO, JUN 21 /DNA/ – In a significant development for regional diplomacy, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar joined a high-level joint delegation to call on His Excellency Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Cairo today. The delegation included Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting underscored the growingRead More