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Muhammad Aurangzeb, former HBL President and CEO, named as federal Finance Minister of Pakistan

Economy
Muhammad Aurangzeb, a seasoned banker with a global banking career spanning over 30 years, is set to become Pakistan's Finance Minister, following PML-N leader Senator Ishaq Dar's withdrawal. Aurangzeb's extensive experience, from leading Habib Bank Limited to senior roles at JP Morgan, positions him to address Pakistan's economic challenges with a fresh and strategic approach.

Pakistani petrol prices cut by 2 rupees per litre, diesel by 6.5 rupees per litre

Economy
Pakistan's caretaker government announces a significant reduction in fuel prices, including a Rs2.04 decrease in petrol and Rs6.47 in diesel.

Pakistan officially designates Ernst & Young to advise sale of PIA

Economy
Ernst & Young to steer PIA's partial privatisation, encompassing state-owned international asset sales like hotels and properties, with the Pakistani government targeting early 2024 for completion.

پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں کمی کا اعلان

Economy
وزارتِ خزانہ کی جانب سے جاری کردہ نوٹیفکیشن کے مطابق پیٹرول کی قیمت میں فی لیٹر 8 روپے کمی کی گئی ہے جبکہ ہائی سپیڈ ڈیزل کی قیمت میں فی لیٹر 11 روپے کمی کی گئی ہے۔

وزیرِ خزانہ اسحاق ڈار نے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں کمی کا اعلان کر دیا

Economy
وزیرِ خزانہ اسحاق ڈار نے آئندہ پندرہ روز کیلئے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں مزید کمی کا اعلان کر دیا۔
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Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

International
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EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

International
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
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PSG win the Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

Football
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
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Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

International
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.
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Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

International
Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.
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