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$80bn World Cup: Football’s biggest business showcase

The 2026 FIFA World Cup stands as the most expansive tournament in history, generating an estimated $80 billion in gross economic output across the US, Canada, and Mexico — although independent economists warn the real-world effect may fall short …

#WorldCup #FifaWorldCup2026

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi warns Pakistan could risk losing EU GSP+ status

Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has cautioned that Pakistan could face the possibility of losing its European Union GSP+ trade status if meaningful progress is not made in the areas of human rights, labour rights and governance reforms.

#ShahMahmoodQureshi #GSPPlus

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Punjab seeks Army, Rangers deployment for Muharram security

The Punjab government has requested the deployment of Pakistan Army and Rangers personnel to strengthen security arrangements across the province during Muharramul Haram.

#Punjab #PakArmy #Muharram

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LHC seeks report on garbage burning

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a report from the Director General of Rescue 1122 regarding pollution caused by the burning of garbage near a private housing society while hearing petitions related to smog control and environmental protection.

#LHC #Environment

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Four security personnel martyred in Rawalakot unrest

Four security personnel were martyred and three members of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) were killed during violent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), as law enforcement agencies cleared the siege of Combined Military Hos…

#Rawalakot #Martyrs

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PPP seeks 50% salary, pension hike ahead of budget

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has proposed a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees ahead of the federal budget for 2026-27, according to sources.

#GovtEmployees #PPP

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Three killed, one injured in bus-car collision

At least three people lost their lives, and another suffered serious injuries when a bus collided with a car in Toba Tek Singh on Sunday, according to reports.

#Accident

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NDMA warns of extreme heat, rain and flood risks

The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has warned that Pakistan is likely to experience intense heat in southern regions, scattered rain and thunderstorms in northern and mountainous areas, …

#WeatherAlert #NDMA

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KP Assembly session rescheduled for June 15

The scheduled session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has been postponed, according to a notification issued by the assembly secretariat.

#KPK

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One killed, another injured as tractor trolley hits motorcycles

A young man lost his life while another sustained critical injuries after a tractor trolley struck two motorcycles in Lahore late Sunday night, according to reports.

#Accident