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KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has moved the Islamabad High Court to seek permission for a meeting with Imran Khan before finalising the provincial budget. The move adds political pressure ahead of budget season and highlights PTI’s concerns over access to its jailed founder.
Pakistan’s federal budget for FY2026-27 will now be presented on June 10, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. The delay is being linked to coalition consultations and finalisation of the government’s economic framework.
The United States has proposed new import duties on 60 economies, including Pakistan, over concerns linked to forced labour enforcement. The plan could affect Pakistani exports if finalised after public comments and hearings.
Pakistan’s electricity consumers may face a Rs1.74 per unit increase in June bills after CPPA sought recovery of higher fuel costs. Nepra also asked K-Electric for a report over complaints of excessive loadshedding in Karachi.
At least 20 people were injured in Bannu after a violent storm damaged homes, shops and other structures. Rescue 1122 shifted the injured to hospital while authorities continued assessing damage across affected areas.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says the nationality of four people reportedly killed in a burnt-out vehicle in southern Italy has not yet been confirmed. Italian media reported that the victims were Pakistani farm workers and that two Pakistani nationals had been arrested.
NAB has returned more than Rs6 billion in recovered assets to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in the Upper Kohistan corruption case. Officials say the wider probe has traced over Rs37 billion in alleged embezzlement and frozen assets worth more than Rs27 billion.
Security forces reportedly foiled an explosive-laden vehicle attack on a military post near Miranshah in North Waziristan. Four militants were killed, while follow-up operations are continuing to track those behind the attempted assault.
Pakistan has approved a 4% economic growth target for FY2026-27 as inflation, imports and external financing pressures remain key concerns. The framework projects higher imports, a wider trade deficit and around two million new jobs, while officials stress export-led growth over debt-driven expansion.
Six children from the same family were killed after the roof of a mud house collapsed in Shangla district’s Alpuri tehsil. Rescue officials said one more child was recovered injured and remained in critical condition after the early-morning incident.
Islamabad has restored early market closure timings, requiring shops and malls to shut by 8pm while food-related businesses and event venues follow separate 10pm limits. Traders in the twin cities say the restrictions could affect evening business and are calling for reconsideration.
Somali pirates holding ten Pakistani crew members have reportedly contacted their families directly through WhatsApp. The captives are said to be facing unsafe conditions aboard a hijacked oil tanker, while relatives and welfare groups are urging urgent government intervention.
