Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in a bid to reduce escalating tensions, though fighting continues in parts of southern Lebanon despite the agreement. The truce, facilitated through international mediation efforts, includes Israel halting strikes on Beirut and Hezbollah suspending attacks on Israeli territory as an initial step toward broader de-escalation....
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June 2, 2026June 2, 2026International
Lebanon Announces Partial Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, But Fighting Continues in South
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June 2, 2026June 2, 2026Health
Federal Cabinet Approves Digital Track-and-Trace System to Combat Fake Medicines in Pakistan
In a major step toward improving public health and pharmaceutical oversight, Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the implementation of a nationwide track-and-trace system designed to eliminate counterfeit medicines from the market. The digital system will enable authorities to monitor the production, distribution, and sale of medicines through unique identification codes, making it easier to verify...
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June 2, 2026June 2, 2026Fashion & Style
European Luxury Brands Turn to America’s AI Millionaires as Global Demand Slows
European luxury brands are increasingly focusing on the United States as they seek to tap into the growing spending power of America’s wealthy consumers, particularly those benefiting from the ongoing artificial intelligence and technology boom. Faced with sluggish demand in China, economic uncertainty in Europe, and weakening consumer confidence across several key markets, luxury houses...
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June 2, 2026June 2, 2026National
Security Forces Foil Terrorist Assault on Military Post in North Waziristan, Multiple Militants Killed
Security forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on a military post in North Waziristan, preventing what could have been a major security breach in the region. According to security sources, militants launched a coordinated assault on the installation, but troops responded swiftly and effectively, forcing the attackers to retreat after an intense exchange of fire....
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Blog
Budget 2027 May Give Real Estate Relief and attract foreign investors
The real estate sector of Pakistan was the most overburdened and overtaxed, but with the latest reforms in sight, there is a sigh of relief. The government has reduced withholding taxes on property transactions, abolished the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the transfer of plots, houses, and commercial properties, and introduced incentives for low-cost housing...
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Blog
the government appears to be preparing relief measures for the real estate sector
Based on everything that has surfaced ahead of FY2026-27 (Budget 2027), it may give relief to real estate; however, it is not the regular relief that Karachi investors assume. What could this mean for the real estate investors? It is designed to: Lower taxes on buying and selling property Reports indicate that the government is...
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026International
Oil Prices Climb as US-Iran Tensions Escalate and Israel Expands Lebanon Operations
Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran, coupled with Israel’s decision to push further into Lebanon, heightened concerns over energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude climbed above $93 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose above $90, reversing some of...
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Politics
IHC Adjourns Hearing on Imaan and Hadi’s Sentence Suspension Pleas Despite Supreme Court Deadline
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has adjourned the hearing of sentence suspension petitions filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, despite an earlier Supreme Court directive requiring the matter to be decided within two weeks. The development has drawn attention to delays in a case that has generated significant legal...
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026National
Karachi Begins E-Challans for Lane Violations on Sharea Faisal
Karachi Traffic Police have officially begun issuing e-challans for lane violations on Sharea Faisal under the city’s automated Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS). The new enforcement measure came into effect on June 1 and is designed to improve traffic discipline on one of Karachi’s busiest roads. According to traffic police officials, commercial vehicles, motorcycles,...