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KP CM presents provincial budget for FY2026-27
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is presenting the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the KP Assembly. He earlier presided over a meeting of the provincial cabinet, which approved the budget. More to follow
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-upJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRachel ClunBusiness reporterGetty ImagesHome buyers and sellers can expect an end to "gazumping" and more transparency in a major shake-up of the property system.Legally binding sales agreements will be introduced earlier in the process to stop buyers or sellers walking away at a late stage of the process without a legitimate reason.There has long been frustration with the property sa...
UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
UK borrowing in May surges by more than expectedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlex Segre/Getty ImagesMay's borrowing figure was higher than the OBR's forecastThe UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.May's borrowing figure — the difference between spending and income from taxes — was £5.6bn higher than forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the independent fiscal watchdog.The OBR forecast was made in...
Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for islandJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJulia GregoryChannel IslandsBBCThere are no challengers to Lyndon Farnham's candidature as chief ministerThe politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply.Lyndon Farnham's candidature is unopposed and the senator will share his vision statement for the role later at the first meeting of the n...
Commuters suffer as transporters hold strike
KARACHI: Public transport largely remained off the city roads on Thursday as transport operators observed a citywide wheel-jam strike against electronic traffic challans, “heavy fines and other regulatory measures.” They also announced that the suspension of services would continue on Friday after talks with the government representatives ended without a breakthrough. The strike had a significant impact on daily commuters across the metropolis, as a large number of residents struggled to rea...
Karachi Cotton Exchange building case sent to evacuee trust for decision in 90 days
• SHC allows KCA to continue its business activities on the premises till determination of property’s status• Suspends Aug 9, 1963 notification KARACHI: While settling the ownership controversy of the historical Karachi Cotton Exchange Building for now, the Sindh High Court on Thursday allowed the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) to enjoy the possession of the property and continue its business activities without any disturbance. The SHC also quashed a case, lodged against some officers of Karac...
FBR tells Senate panel tobacco tax theft is Rs40bn, not $1bn
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday told a Senate sub-committee that estimated tax theft in the tobacco sector is around Rs40 billion annually — far below the government’s public claim of $1bn, or roughly Rs280bn. The admission came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics sub-committee, convened by Senator Saifullah Abro to review smuggling, of narcotics, misuse of tax-exempt imports, and FBR enforcement. Senator Abro questioned FBR offic...
KP to unveil Rs2.15tr tax-free budget today
• ADP allocation pitched at over Rs235bn; own-source revenue target set at Rs182bn• Govt workers to get 7pc raise• No new taxes to be introduced• Official says federal grant approval subject to Imran’s assent PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will unveil its over Rs2.15 trillion tax-free budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Friday. Sources told Dawn that the provincial government has allocated over Rs235 billion for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) in the budget, while its own-sourc...
Judicial processes go cashless
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and 1LINK (Guarantee) Ltd for the integration of digital payment solutions into judicial processes, marking another significant milestone in the court’s ongoing digitisation and public facilitation initiatives. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Registrar and senior officers of the Supreme Court, as well as senior representatives of the SBP and 1LINK. The initia...
Woolworths hikes delivery fee for its popular subscription service: What you need to know
Woolworths hikes delivery fee for its popular subscription service: What you need to knowSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:57, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 01:58, 19 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Britain is 'wasting' £8billion of taxpayers' money a year on transport and infrastructure schemes, far more than other countries, new report says
Britain is 'wasting' £8billion of taxpayers' money a year on transport and infrastructure schemes, far more than other countries, new report saysSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:46, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 01:47, 19 June 2026 e-mail View comments
'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts 9 March 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJemma Crew,Tommy LumbyandDaniel WainwrightGetty ImagesThe eruption of the US-Israel war with Iran has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East.The region plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes, prompting concerns that everything from heating bills to supermarket shopping baskets could become more expensive.Here are five ways the conflict might affec...
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFaisal IslamEconomics editorGetty ImagesThe UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since the referendum a decade ago.Examining data that the Bank uses to decide on interest rates, the study analysed lost growth by t...
Individuals make up 47% of NSE owners
MUMBAI: To invest in a company, seasoned investors and businessmen look at the strength of the firm’s operations and its future prospects. Usually, they don’t care if the company is listed or unlisted.
Private sector wages lag behind as 2026 becomes the year millions of Britons become poorer, official figures reveal
Private sector wages lag behind as 2026 becomes the year millions of Britons become poorer, official figures revealSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Published: 23:22, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 23:23, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran petroleum minister to visit next week
NEW DELHI: With the US-Iran interim peace agreement, Tehran is hoping to emerge as a top supplier to India again and is sending petroleum minister Mohsen Paknejad here next week for a Brics meeting, officials said, reports. He is likely to have a bilateral meeting with counterpart Hardeep Puri, but this is yet to be confirmed.
McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teethImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The gusty conditons removed Rory McIlroy's cap on the 13th holePublished10 minutes agoCommentsShinnecock Hills lived up to it's reputation as one of the toughest tests in golf on the opening day of a fog-delayed US Open.When play did get under way, two hours later than scheduled, only six of the early starters broke par as strong winds buffeted an already tricky course on Long Island, New York. Among th...
Hard-pressed families and firms paid an extra £29.6 BILLION in taxes during Labour's first year in power thanks to frozen income tax thresholds and hike in stamp duty on second homes
Hard-pressed families and firms paid an extra £29.6 BILLION in taxes during Labour's first year in power thanks to frozen income tax thresholds and hike in stamp duty on second homesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MARTIN BECKFORD, POLICY EDITOR Published: 22:00, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments