10 h. ago Israeli PM suggests killing Iran’s supreme leader would end conflict

The assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would “end” the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday as he refused to rule out taking the action amid the highly volatile regional conflict. “It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” Netanyahu said […]

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13 h. ago PM reaffirms solidarity with Iran; condemnation of Israeli aggression

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the recent Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed the nation’s sympathies with it over the martyrdom of innocent civilians. The prime minister met Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on the occasion of Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference. Discussing the current regional […]

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14 h. ago Five militants linked to TTP killed in KP operations, weapons seized

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five suspected terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The operations, conducted on June 15 and 16, targeted militants allegedly backed by Indian interests, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first operation took place in […]

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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 Iran says 45 women and children killed in Israeli strikes, warns of strong response

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has revealed that 45 women and children were killed in Israeli airstrikes over the past three days, with dozens more injured across the country. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani shared these details during a televised interview on Monday. Mohajerani stated that Israel has effectively declared war on Iran, targeting both residential […]

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18 h. ago Iran confirms names of six generals martyred in initial Israeli strike

Iran has released the names of six senior generals killed in Israel’s first strike during the recent conflict. These generals served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Forces. Iran officially confirmed their martyrdom on Monday. The names were published in a post by Tehran Times on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). […]

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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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20 h. ago State bank keeps interest rate at 11% to support stability, warns of trade deficit risks

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that the interest rate will remain unchanged at 11% for the next two months. The decision was made during the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Karachi. The bank aims to maintain economic balance and control inflation. In its statement, the MPC said that inflation in […]

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20 h. ago SBP Holds Interest Rate At 11% Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, amid concerns that rising global commodity prices could add inflationary pressures due to ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The SBP had previously reduced the policy rate by 1,000 basis points in seven intervals since June 2024, bringing […]

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21 h. ago State Bank keeps Policy Rate steady at 11pc to maintain economic stability

KARACHI – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11pc, as inflation trends and

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21 h. ago Israel using mobile tracking to target Iranian leaders, reports say

Israel is reportedly using mobile phone tracking to find and kill important Iranian military and nuclear figures. A report from British newspaper The Telegraph claims Israeli intelligence agencies rely on phone signals to locate targets in Iran, even if phones are turned off. This advanced method helps them carry out secret operations without being detected. […]

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22 h. ago Five terrorists killed in Khyber Paktunkhwa operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI – Security forces have killed five terrorists in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on June 15

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22 h. ago Carnival shooting near Salt Lake city leaves three dead, including infant

  Police said the violence started after an argument between two groups. As officers tried to break up the fight, a 16-year-old male pulled out a gun and opened fire on the other group. Among those killed was a 41-year-old woman who was a bystander, and an 18-year-old man involved in the dispute. The police […]

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22 h. ago China responds to report on nuclear Arsenal growth with no comment

  China’s foreign ministry on Monday declined to comment on a recent report that labeled the country as having the fastest-growing nuclear arsenal. The spokesperson emphasized China’s long-standing policy of self-defense. At a regular press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China maintains its nuclear weapons at the minimum level needed for national security. He added […]

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22 h. ago Israel vows Tehran will ‘pay the price’ after deadly missile strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a boiling point as Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa early Monday, killing at least eight civilians and injuring over 100 others. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that residents of Tehran would “pay the price, and soon.” The predawn attacks caused widespread damage across […]

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23 h. ago Top Iranian intelligence chiefs killed in Israeli strike as tensions escalate

TEHRAN – Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency has confirmed the deaths of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq in an Israeli missile strike on Sunday. A third officer, Mohsen Bagheri, was also reported killed in the same attack in Tehran. This strike marks a major escalation […]

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23 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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23 h. ago Iran refuses peace talks amid heavy Israeli strikes, tensions soar

Iran has refused to take part in any ceasefire talks while under Israeli attack, a senior Iranian official confirmed Monday, as missiles continue to rain across both nations. Iranian strikes hit Tel Aviv and Haifa before dawn, killing at least five people and wounding more than 100, according to Israel’s national emergency services. The missile […]

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24 h. ago Trump blocked Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, hopes for peace deal

WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump stopped Israel from going ahead with a plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two senior U.S. officials. The officials, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said Israel informed the U.S. about the opportunity, but Trump refused to approve the strike. The […]

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26 h. ago 3 killed, buildings damaged as Iran launches new round of strikes on Israel

DUBAI – Iran has targeted Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa as it fired fresh salvos of missiles

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