Pakistan

The Pakistan Crypto Council is scheduled to convene a high-level meeting on Monday, June 2, to discuss the regulatory and legal framework governing digital currencies and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem in Pakistan. The session will be chaired by Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, according to…

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of National Assembly Abdul Latif and 10 others to a cumulative 15 years and 4 months imprisonment in the case related to the May 9 attack on Ramna Police Station. The verdict, delivered by ATC Judge Tahir…

The federal government is preparing a relief package for the salaried class in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, sources have revealed. Officials are considering reducing income tax slabs by up to 2.5% to ease the financial burden on middle-income earners amid rising inflation. One prominent proposal includes capping the income…

RAWALPINDI (RNN TV) — Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has firmly stated that water is a non-negotiable national interest for Pakistan, declaring it a “red line” and affirming that the right of 240 million Pakistanis to water will not be compromised under any circumstances. According…

Petroleum prices in Pakistan will likely see a slight drop amid small fluctuations in international oil markets. Diesel rates could see a reduction of Rs. 0.28 per litre, while petrol may fall by Rs. 0.6 per litre. The existing price of petrol is Rs. 252.63 while the price of high-speed…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — In a decisive move to enhance national security and digital integrity, the government has ordered the immediate blocking of all SIM cards registered with expired Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). The initial phase will target SIMs associated with CNICs issued in 2017 or earlier, with subsequent phases…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday signed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, into law, officially setting the minimum legal age for marriage at 18 years. This landmark legislation aims to curb underage marriages and protect the rights of children and women across Pakistan. Under the new…

Amid heightened tensions following a severe escalation in fighting earlier this month, Pakistan and India are reportedly close to scaling back their troop deployments along the border, returning to levels prior to the outbreak of hostilities, according to General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of…

Dushanbe (RNN TV) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the International Conference on Glacier Protection in Tajikistan’s capital on Thursday, called for urgent global cooperation to combat climate change, highlighting Pakistan’s acute vulnerability despite its negligible contribution to global emissions. In his remarks, the Prime Minister underscored that Pakistan houses…

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has instructed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to ensure the prompt repair and maintenance of motorways and highways nationwide, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained roads for smooth and safe travel. Chairing a high-level meeting at the NHA headquarters, the…