3 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago UN chief urges Israel and Iran to end escalation, calls for peace and diplomacy

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged both Iran and Israel to stop the rising conflict and avoid further military action. His message came after Israel carried out targeted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which led to retaliatory missile attacks from Iran aimed at Tel Aviv. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Guterres said he was […]

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1 week ago NATO chief Rutte urges 400% boost in air and missile defense to counter Russia

LONDON – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called for a dramatic 400% increase in the alliance’s air and missile defense systems, warning of rising threats from Russia. Speaking ahead of a key NATO summit later this month, Rutte stressed that the alliance must take a “quantum leap in collective defense” to stay secure in an […]

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2 w. ago Steel melters chief urges FBR to tax rebar sellers and bring scrap dealers into tax net

Mian Ahmed Hassan, Chairman of the Pakistan Steel Melters Association, has drawn the attention of the FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) and the budget authorities towards all unregistered scrap dealers and iron long bar (Sariya) sellers who have not paid a single rupee in tax for decades, and the entire burden of their tax is […]

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3 w. ago CM urges elected representatives to lead polio eradication campaign

In a compelling and urgent appeal, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called upon all elected representatives, including Members of the National Assembly, Provincial Assembly, and local government representatives, to take active ownership of the polio eradication campaign and spearhead efforts to protect future generations from this crippling yet preventable disease. Addressing lawmakers […]

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3 w. ago ISPR chief warns India using Afghanistan against Pakistan, urges Afghan brotherhood

RAWALPINDI – Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, said on Sunday that India is using Afghanistan against Pakistan. He urged Afghan leaders not to shelter terrorists or become tools of India’s agenda. Lt Gen Chaudhry spoke during a special session with over 2,500 students from universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He stressed […]

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3 w. ago Bangladesh army chief urges elections by december amid ongoing political turmoil

Bangladesh’s powerful Army Chief, General Waqar Uz-Zaman, has called for national elections to be held by December 2025, following last year’s public uprising and the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. His comments, confirmed by military sources and local media, highlight growing pressure to restore democratic order in the politically unstable nation. Speaking to […]

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