Sindh unveils Rs 3.56tr annual budget with no fresh levies

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 17, 2026 | Economy

KARACHI — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has presented a Rs 3.56 trillion tax-free budget for the fiscal year 2026–27. The financial blueprint prioritizes human development, infrastructure rehab, and extensive social safety nets amidst a noisy opposition...

Motorway Police enforce mandatory fire extinguishers for vehicles

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 17, 2026 | Current Affairs, Public Policy

ISLAMABAD — The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Wednesday declared the possession of operational fire extinguishers mandatory for all vehicles navigating the country’s fast-transit networks. The stricter enforcement focus comes in response to a...

Shahid Afridi champions sports diplomacy during high-profile United Nations visit

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 17, 2026 | Sports, Current Affairs

NEW YORK — Legendary all-rounder and former national cricket captain Shahid Afridi visited the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, highlighting the growing intersection of global sports diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution. Critical Updates Former cricket...

Pakistan manages humanitarian transit as 30 Iranian mariners return via Karachi

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 17, 2026 | International-Affairs, Iran

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has initiated a multi-agency humanitarian operation to secure the safe passage of 30 Iranian citizens, including stranded deep-sea fishermen and maritime workers detained from a heavily laden supertanker. Critical Updates Pakistan coordinates a...

UK pledges £8m for border enforcement and counterterrorism with Pakistan

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 17, 2026 | Current Affairs, International-Affairs, Terrorism

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to significantly broaden bilateral cooperation across internal security, counterterrorism operations, and joint efforts against human smuggling and illegal migration. The comprehensive security understanding was...