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A total of 580 Pakistani citizens traveled to Belarus and did not return home. The figures were disclosed by Usman Anwar, Director General of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior Affairs. The session focused on illegal migration and criminal law reforms, according to The Express Tribune.

According to the head of the FIA, 10,000 Pakistanis traveled to the United Kingdom on student visas and subsequently applied for asylum there, 7,000 went to Azerbaijan on tourist visas and did not return, while 580 traveled to Belarus and failed to return home. Another 175 Pakistani citizens were arrested in Libya and deported to Pakistan.

Illegal migration from Pakistan fell by 47% in 2025, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said. Last year, nearly 40,000 Pakistanis attempting to leave the country without proper documents were prevented from doing so.

In April 2025, Aliaksandr Lukashenka stated that Belarus was prepared to accept up to 150,000 labour migrants from Pakistan. In May 2026, he signed a law regulating the arrival of Pakistani labour migrants. Poland, Lithuania and Latvia regularly report detentions of migrants, including Pakistani nationals, on their borders with Belarus.

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The federal government on Friday reduced petroleum product prices for next week, providing some relief to consumers amid fluctuations in international oil markets.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the ex-depot price of petrol (Motor Spirit) has been cut by Rs4 per litre to Rs373.78 from Rs377.78.

The price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has been reduced by Rs2 per litre to Rs378.78 from Rs380.78.

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A security company’s cash van was allegedly robbed of Rs 300 million (30 crore) in Karachi’s Federal B Area.

According to police, the robbery appears to have been carefully planned, and preliminary investigations have raised serious suspicions about the involvement of Wajid, the security company’s chief crew member.

SSP Central Dr. Imran Khan stated that the cash van had departed from Tariq Road to deliver money to a private bank. On the way, the crew stopped near Rizwan Park for tea. During this stop, four suspects arrived at the scene and took control of the cash van.

Police officials said the suspects drove the van to a street near Altaf Pakwan, where bags filled with cash were transferred into another vehicle. The suspects then managed to escape. Investigators also discovered that before carrying out the robbery, the suspects had parked their vehicle in a nearby back street and approached the location on foot.

As soon as the incident was reported, Joharabad Police reached the scene and launched an investigation. SSP Central Dr. Imran Khan personally inspected the site and, after a detailed review, issued necessary instructions to the concerned officers.

Dr. Imran Khan said that all aspects of the cash van robbery are being thoroughly investigated and that efforts are underway to bring the suspects to justice as soon as possible based on the available evidence.

Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the cash van robbery in District Central and has sought an immediate report from the SSP Central.

According to the SSP Central, the incident involved the theft of cash from a security company’s cash van in Federal B Area. Initial investigations suggest that Wajid, the company’s chief crew member, was involved in the crime. Following the robbery, he allegedly fled with the other suspects.

The SSP Central further informed authorities that CCTV footage and other evidence are being used to trace and identify the suspects.

The Sindh Home Minister emphasized that the suspects should be arrested swiftly and brought before the law. He also directed that special teams be formed to investigate the case and ensure the arrest of all those involved.

Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senator Taj Afridi passed away in a road accident on the M-1 motorway near the Colonel Sher Khan Interchange on Friday, according to the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP).

A statement from the NHMP said Afridi was commuting from Islamabad to Peshawar in a car along with his driver when the vehicle reportedly developed a mechanical fault and veered off the motorway.

The crash resulted in severe injuries to the PML-N leader, claiming his life, though his driver only sustained minor injuries in the incident, the statement further said.

“The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle due to a sudden malfunction, causing it to plunge into the roadside rainwater drainage channel,” an NHMP official told The Express Tribune.

Motorway police and rescue teams immediately arrived at the scene of the accident and provided primary care to the victims. Despite medical aid, the senator passed away on the spot, after which his body was taken to the hospital.

Motorway police said that preliminary findings suggested the accident occurred due to an abrupt mechanical fault in the vehicle, and a probe was underway to ascertain the exact causes.

Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani expressed grief over the death and extended his condolences to Afridi's family.

He said Afridi's parliamentary, political and public services would always be remembered.

A defence budget of Rs. 3,000 billion has been proposed for Pakistan’s fiscal year 2026–27.Presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the National Assembly on June 12, 2026, this allocation reflects a roughly 17.6% increase over the previous fiscal year’s defense budget of Rs. 2,550 billion.

The federal cabinet has approved a 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees as part of the budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-27.

The decision was taken during a special cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where draft budget documents for the upcoming financial year received formal approval ahead of their presentation in Parliament.

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During the meeting, cabinet members held detailed discussions on measures aimed at providing financial relief to government employees and pensioners. Following deliberations, the cabinet endorsed a 7 percent increase in the salaries of federal government employees and a corresponding 7 percent rise in pensions.

In addition, the cabinet approved the integration of the 15 percent ad hoc relief allowance granted in 2022 and the 10 percent ad hoc relief allowance announced in 2025 into the basic pay structure. The move is expected to provide long-term benefits by incorporating these allowances into employees’ pensionable salary base.

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Following the cabinet’s approval, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is scheduled to present the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 before the National Assembly.

Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked coalition partners for their cooperation in finalising the budget and acknowledged the support of the International Monetary Fund during the economic planning process.

The meeting concluded with cabinet members expressing confidence in the government's economic strategy and support for measures aimed at maintaining fiscal stability while providing relief to public sector employees and retirees.

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The Government of Pakistan’s official poverty line of Rs. 8,483 per month per adult equivalent has sparked significant public debate and criticism for being disconnected from the actual cost of living. This standard implies that an individual spending roughly Rs. 283 per day is not living in absolute poverty.

The Pakistan Army team, represented by the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), secured first place at the International Pacesticking Competition 2026 held at the Royal Military Academy (RMA) Sandhurst, United Kingdom (UK), the military's media wing said on Friday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PMA team made a clean sweep of the competition, securing all major honours, including the overall team trophy, Best Pace Sticker and Best Driver awards.

"The nine-member Pakistani contingent, led by Major Haider Gulzar (Adjutant, PMA), arrived in the UK on June 5, 2026," the statement added.
The ISPR said a total of 16 international teams from different armies participated in the fiercely competed annual event.

"The Pakistan Army team’s victory was reflective of the highest standards of professional training, excellence and dedication maintained by the Armed Forces of Pakistan," the statement concluded.

On May 6, Pakistan Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas was declared the “overall best foreign military cadet” by Australia’s Royal Military College (RMC), the military’s media wing said.
According to the ISPR, "The Australian RMC, Duntroon, has declared Pakistani Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 long course) the “overall best foreign military cadet" on the passing-out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra, on May 5, 2026".
"The award is conferred upon the highest-performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. This is a testament to the highest standards of professionalism, commitment, and excellence demonstrated by the junior leadership of the Pakistan Army," the statement said.