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Islamabad Daily News

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From the Capital

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Business & Economy

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs the National Economic Council meeting in Islamabad on June 10.

NEC trims uplift plans; Punjab takes biggest hit

National Economic Council cuts overall development outlay by 25 per cent to Rs3.218 trillion as provinces redirect funds to defence financing.

Pakistan's cricketers celebrate a wicket. A young-look squad will travel to the Asian Games.

Sahibzada Farhan to captain Pakistan at Asian Games 2026

Four uncapped players Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood named in the 15-member squad.

Across Pakistan

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Weather

Cloudy skies over Islamabad. A fresh westerly wave is moving into upper Pakistan.

Dust, thunderstorm, rain likely across upper and central parts

Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of windstorms and urban flooding from June 11 to 13 in Islamabad, Punjab and KP.

Culture

Performers in traditional dress at a recent cultural gathering organised in the federal capital.

PNCA marks World Culture Day with Mehfil-e-Samaa in Islamabad

Pakistan National Council of the Arts brings together qawwals, classical musicians and a packed audience at its F-5 auditorium.