55 m. ago Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers for BBL 2025 amid national team exclusion

LAHORE –  Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has officially joined Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) franchise, the Sydney Sixers, ahead

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66 m. ago Justice Babar Sattar raises serious legal objection over IHC Rules 2025

ISLAMBAD – A fresh controversy has emerged over amendments to the Islamabad High Court Rules 2025 as Justice Babar Sattar

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14 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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14 h. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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17 h. ago Sindh budget sparks criticism over big deficit and Karachi neglect

The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has raised strong concerns about the Sindh government’s new budget for 2025–26. The council criticized the budget for increasing the fiscal deficit, cutting support to local governments, and neglecting Karachi’s development needs. This year’s budget shows a deficit of Rs38.5 billion, compared to a balanced budget last year. […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan denies nuclear assurance claims to Iran, slams foreign propaganda

Credible security sources have denied reports claiming Pakistan gave Iran any nuclear assurance in case of an Israeli attack. These claims were circulated by some foreign media outlets. Officials said no such commitment was made by Pakistan. They called the reports completely false and misleading. Security sources said the claims were part of a propaganda […]

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18 h. ago Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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19 h. ago Aqib Javed clears air on Babar Azam’s T20 future, reveals key development plans

LAHORE – Pakistan’s high-performance director Aqib Javed has clarified that former captain Babar Azam is not permanently excluded from the national T20 squad. He emphasized that team selection will continue to be based purely on performance and merit. Speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, Aqib addressed growing speculation about Babar’s future in T20 […]

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19 h. ago France shuts Israeli weapons stands at Paris airshow, sparking diplomatic tension

Paris – France closed four major Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow after the firms refused to remove offensive weapons from their displays. This decision, made by French authorities, has caused sharp criticism from Israel and highlighted growing tensions between the two traditional allies. The Israeli companies affected include Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and […]

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20 h. ago Iran’s President Calls for National Unity Against Israeli Aggression

Tehran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday called on all Iranians to unite and stand strong against what he described as Israeli aggression. Speaking during a session of parliament, he stressed that the entire nation must come together in this critical time. Pezeshkian made it clear that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear […]

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21 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt soars to Rs 723 billion, driven by foreign loans

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt has surged by Rs 43.59 billion over the past year, reaching a projected total of Rs 723.13 billion by July 1, 2025. According to official figures, the province began the current fiscal year with Rs 679.54 billion in debt. Interestingly, KP remains free from domestic borrowing. The entire debt burden […]

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22 h. ago India moves students to safer areas in Iran after Israeli strikes

As deadly airstrikes continue in Iran, India has taken urgent steps to move its students to safer areas within the country. Israel launched multiple attacks across Iran on Friday, targeting even critical sites like oil refineries in Tehran. In response, Iran fired missiles at Israeli cities, sparking fears of a full-blown regional war. The Indian […]

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24 h. ago Families begin receiving remains of air India crash victims amid grief and delays

AHMEDABAD – Authorities have started handing over the remains of the victims from the tragic Air India crash that killed at least 270 people, including passengers and residents on the ground. The Boeing 787 was en route to London when it crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad just minutes after takeoff last Thursday. Officials […]

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38 h. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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38 h. ago Sheikh Waqas Akram criticizes regime’s governance, warns of economic collapse

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has strongly condemned the current regime, accusing it of incompetence and poor governance. In a statement issued on Sunday, he highlighted the worsening economic conditions of ordinary Pakistanis, stating that the country is now trapped in a severe debt crisis. Waqas emphasized that while the […]

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39 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Rains, windstorms likely

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday night and Monday.

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40 h. ago US officials assess Air India crash site as families await identification of victims

AHMEDABAD: Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) visited the site of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 271 people, as families of victims continued to await the results of DNA identification. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was carrying 242 passengers and […]

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44 h. ago Fazlur Rehman calls for govt support to traders, highlights Karachi’s economic role

KARACHI – JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to support and respect Pakistan’s business community, calling traders the backbone of the country’s economy and key to national progress. During a visit to the residence of Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh in Karachi, Fazlur Rehman met with leading industrialists including Sultan Chawla, Javed […]

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46 h. ago Lawmakers urge tax relief, slam harsh measures in federal budget debate

ISLAMABAD – Lawmakers from across party lines voiced strong concerns during the National Assembly’s budget debate on Saturday, calling for meaningful tax relief for the public and opposing aggressive tax enforcement measures. While some appreciated key incentives, many demanded greater fairness and economic balance in the 2025-26 federal budget. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan […]

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46 h. ago Sindh CM unveils bold budget plan, slams centre over withheld funds and project cuts

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah laid out the province’s fiscal and development agenda during a post-budget press conference on Saturday, while sharply criticising the federal government for financial shortfalls. He revealed that Sindh was informed just a day before the budget announcement that Rs105 billion in expected federal funds would be withheld. […]

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