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Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Iran after Switzerland talks postponed
TEHRAN, JUN 20: Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Iran on Saturday after planned talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were postponed, Iranian media reported. Tehran and Washington were due to hold talks in Switzerland on Friday, after signing a memorandum of understanding ending the war in the Middle East, but the latest negotiations have been postponed with no new date announced. Iranian media including Tasnim news agency said Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi landed on Saturday in the northeastern city of Mashhad. Foreign ministry spokesmanRead More
FinMin wraps up budget debate, vows to incorporate proposals in Finance Bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has rejected the opposition’s objections to the federal budget, saying that allegations of discrepancies in budget documents were based on “incorrect interpretation”. While wrapping up the days-long budget debate in the National Assembly on Saturday, the finance czar said that the GDP and other key economic indicators were presented before the National Accounts Committee, which includes representation from all provinces, the federal government, and relevant institutions. He said some parliamentarians had expressed reservations over the budget, but added that the overall process was conducted transparently.Read More
At least seven killed, three injured in twin blasts in Bannu
BANNU: At least seven people were martyred and three others injured in two explosions in the Merka Bera area of Bannu, on Saturday, District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi said. The first blast occurred when explosives planted along a roadside detonated, hitting a passenger van travelling from Hathi Khel village to Bannu. Five passengers in the van were martyred in the explosion, the DPO said. A second explosion occurred shortly afterwards at the same location. Two individuals involved in rescue efforts were martyred in the second blast, while a vehicleRead More
CDA to Review Property Tax Notices for I-9 & Kahuta Road
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (DNA): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) have assured the business community that property tax notices recently issued to industrial units in Industrial Area I-9 and Industrial Triangle Kahuta Road will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis to ensure fairness, transparency, and relief for genuine taxpayers. The assurance was given by Kashif Niaz, Director Revenue, CDA/MCI, during a high-level meeting at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). He was accompanied by Deputy Director Adnan Khan, Assistant Director Azhar Latif, and Inspector Zahid Akhtar.Read More
RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 Ends on a High Note in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI, JUN 20 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) concluded the two-day MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 in Islamabad, marking another milestone in promoting Pakistan’s healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty sectors. Governor KP Praises RCCI’s Efforts in Organizing Mega Healthcare Event On the second day, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the chief guest at the closing ceremony, shared his views with the media during his visit to the RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026. He praised RCCI for successfully organizing an event that brought together healthcare professionals,Read More
For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise
WASHINGTON, JUN 19: US Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump’s chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance’s prospects as a White House successor. The two nations agreed to a provisional peace agreement on Wednesday that suspended hostilities but left core issues unresolved, deferring decisions on Iran’s nuclear program, its support for regional militant proxies and the economically vital Strait of Hormuz to 60 days of talks. TheRead More