89 m. ago PM vows to defend Pakistan’s right on water as enshrined in Indus Water Treaty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring lands and securing a climate-resilient future for next generations. In his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought today, he said land is a vital asset for Pakistan’s food security, water availability, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods. Shehbaz Sharif […]

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4 h. ago Iran being targeted with aggression, Pakistan’s stance is just: Nawaz Sharif

LONDON – Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Nawaz Sharif, has said that Pakistan’s official position on the escalating situation in Iran is “based on truth and justice,” adding that Iran is facing unjustified aggression and deserves diplomatic and moral support. Speaking at a luncheon hosted in his honor in London, […]

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4 h. ago Only 54% of federal development budget spent in first 11 months of FY25

The Ministry of Planning revealed that only 54% of Pakistan’s federal development budget was spent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024–25. This figure raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to execute planned projects on time. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the government spent Rs596.61 billion on development projects. […]

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5 h. ago Prince William and Princess Kate Take ‘Dangerous Decisions’ During Royal Duties

Prince William and Princess Kate have long had personal protection officers to accompany them during their public engagements. However, during their 2016 tour of India and Bhutan, the royal couple made the bold decision to forgo their security detail when they visited a homeless children’s shelter in New Delhi, a move that raised concerns about […]

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5 h. ago Gandapur criticizes centre for ‘curtailing right to freedom of expression’ through Peca

CPNE delegation calls on KP CM, discusses key issues related to the newspaper industry, national politics and performance of provincial government PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday strongly criticized the federal government’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it an attack on freedom of the press and speech. “We […]

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6 h. ago Punjab budget reveals major increases for CM office, governor house, and ministers’ offices

Punjab’s new budget shows significant increases in spending for top government offices. Documents reveal a major rise in funds for the Chief Minister’s Office, Governor House, and provincial ministers. The budget was presented in the Punjab Assembly just a day ago. According to official records, the Chief Minister’s Office budget has increased by Rs. 230 […]

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6 h. ago President calls for targeted relief measures for salaried and underprivileged groups

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called on the federal government to include effective measures in the upcoming federal budget to alleviate the financial burden on the salaried class, pensioners, laborers, and other underprivileged segments of society. The president emphasized the need for prioritizing the welfare of the common man during a meeting with […]

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6 h. ago North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

PYONGYANG: North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and sappers to Russia’s Kursk region to help rebuild it after a Ukrainian incursion that North Korean troops helped Moscow repel this year, a senior Russian security official said on Tuesday. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister with close […]

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6 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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6 h. ago 20 Muslim nations condemn Israel’s aggression against Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has condemned Israel’s escalating military actions against Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic dialogue. In a joint statement issued on June 13, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi […]

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7 h. ago Deputy Pak PM steps up regional diplomacy with Bangladesh, UAE amid Iran

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hossain Khan,

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8 h. ago Zardari and Shehbaz discuss economy and political climate in key meeting

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met to discuss Pakistan’s current political and economic situation. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif briefed the president on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates and shared key developments. They also exchanged views on the upcoming federal budget. President Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening […]

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8 h. ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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8 h. ago New missile used by Iran as retaliation against Israel’s attacks

Iran’s Ministry of Defense has vowed to continue retaliatory strikes against Israel, declaring its intent to “break the back” of the Zionist regime. In a live interview with Press TV, ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said Iran’s armed forces will deliver “devastating blows” to Israel in response to recent aggression. General Talaei-Nik stated that […]

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8 h. ago Maryam Nawaz undergoes MRI scan at Mayo hospital for shoulder pain

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Lahore’s Mayo Hospital on Tuesday after experiencing pain in her right shoulder, hospital sources confirmed. She was accompanied by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb during the visit. According to medical officials, the chief minister underwent an MRI scan to investigate possible causes behind her discomfort. Doctors suspected symptoms of […]

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9 h. ago Rs 1,028 billion budget: Balochistan aims for growth with surplus focus

The Balochistan government has announced a record-breaking Rs 1,028 billion budget, the largest in its history. Finance Minister Mir Shuaib Noshirovani presented the budget during a session chaired by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. For the first time, the province has introduced a budget that crosses the trillion-rupee mark. Notably, the budget also includes a surplus […]

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9 h. ago Israeli man arrested for posting Iranian flag and salute emoji on social media

TEL AVIV – Israeli police arrested a man from the Arab town of Kafr Kanna after he posted an image of the Iranian flag and a salute emoji on social media, alongside a controversial Turkish rap song. Authorities are now preparing to file charges against him in the coming days. According to the Times of […]

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9 h. ago Louvre museum shuts down as staff protest overwhelming tourism and poor working conditions

PARIS – The world-famous Louvre Museum unexpectedly shut its doors on Monday as staff members went on strike, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and poor working conditions caused by mass tourism. Thousands of confused visitors, many holding pre-booked tickets, were left waiting outside the iconic glass pyramid entrance. Workers refused to take up their posts, […]

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9 h. ago Doctor who supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES – A California doctor accused of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before his tragic death has agreed to plead guilty, according to court documents filed Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of illegal ketamine distribution, while federal prosecutors have agreed to drop several other charges, […]

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9 h. ago Pakistan snooker association faces financial crisis, seeks government support

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) is struggling with a serious financial crisis. It has now appealed to the government for urgent funding. According to PBSA officials, the lack of funds is making it nearly impossible to participate in upcoming international events. They highlighted that the team may miss this month’s Asian Team & […]

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