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Norwegian Parliament creates its first-ever cross-party Pakistan Friendship Group. MP Farrukh Qureshi becomes Chair, aiming to deepen Pakistan–Norway parliamentary dialogue and cooperation.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says Ishaq Dar shared no Iran nuclear intelligence with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling media reports baseless. Dar–Rubio talks focused on regional peace, diplomacy, and bilateral cooperation.
PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari pledges immediate action on resettlement for Diamer-Bhasha Dam affectees if PPP wins June 7 GB polls. He urges faster dam completion under “Shehbaz speed” and calls for a “jiyala CM.”
PM Shehbaz Sharif consults business leaders ahead of the June 10 budget, pledging public relief and export-led growth. He briefs tax, AI, court reforms, and trade upgrades under the IMF programme.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told the World Bank that workforce upskilling and youth employability are central to Pakistan’s economic transformation, focusing on skills, health, education and social protection reforms.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz says Kissan Card is giving farmers financial independence, with 832,000 cards issued, Rs2.54b loans utilised, Rs100b wheat inputs and strong repayments ahead of kharif.
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Election Commission announced long-awaited local government polls will be held on Aug 2 after a 22-year gap. The CEC issued the schedule, appointed returning officers, and set nomination dates for June 9–15.
DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, discussing evolving regional and international developments and reaffirming commitment to diplomacy and sustained engagement as preferred path to lasting peace and stability
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday emphasized that promotion of industry and skilled trades, along with enhanced foreign investment, is indispensable for country’s economic progress, directing all ministries to ensure meaningful expert consultation for integration of modern technologies.
Pakistan’s premier golfing sensation, Ahmed Baig, concluded a highly productive week at the 2026 am green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars with an authoritative final-round performance. Carding a two-under-par 68 at the picturesque Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Baig locked in a commendable tied-7th finish,
Punjab Police finalised comprehensive and foolproof security for Pakistan-Australia International One-Day Series matches being played at Gaddafi Stadium. Punjab IG Police Abdul Kareem directed the DIG Operation Lahore to ensure foolproof security for teams, match officials, cricket fans and citizens
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed gratitude after Punjab’s “Mera Pyara” project was declared a Global Champion by UN-backed World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards 2026. Two initiatives launched under chief minister’s leadership secured top global recognition at WSIS Awards
