2 h. ago Aaqib Javed: We haven’t finalized white or red ball specialists yet

Lahore – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) High Performance Director and Selection Committee Member Aaqib Javed said on Monday that no final decision has been made about which players will specialize in white-ball or red-ball cricket. He shared these views during a press briefing at the launch of a Skills Development Camp in Lahore. He stressed […]

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2 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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2 h. ago Trump mobile launches $499 smartphone with bold monthly plan and perks

NEW YORK — The Trump Organization has entered the telecom market by launching Trump Mobile, a new phone service and smartphone, in a bold business move announced on June 16. The highlight is the $499 “T1” smartphone, wrapped in a gold-colored metal case engraved with the American flag. Along with the phone, the company introduced […]

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3 h. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

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3 h. ago Penn state creates world’s first computer without silicon using atom

Engineers at Pennsylvania State University have made a major breakthrough by building the world’s first computer entirely from atom-thin, two-dimensional materials—without using any silicon. This development could open the door to smaller, more energy-efficient electronic devices in the future. According to a study published in Nature, the new computer uses two advanced 2D materials: molybdenum […]

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3 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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4 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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4 h. ago China’s nuclear arsenal grows rapidly, raises global concerns: Report

China now holds around 500–600 nuclear warheads, showing the fastest growth among all nuclear-armed countries, according to the Sipri Yearbook 2025. The Stockholm-based institute highlighted that China is not just increasing numbers but also improving delivery systems, such as long-range missiles and submarines. Analysts warn this could intensify nuclear competition globally. The report noted that […]

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4 h. ago Israel strikes hospital and fire station in Iran, claims one

Israel intensified its airstrikes in Iran on Monday, targeting public infrastructure including a hospital and a fire station. According to Iranian media, a hospital in Kermanshah suffered major damage after nearby Israeli strikes hit a local workshop. Videos released by Iranian news agency Fars showed broken glass, collapsed ceilings, and extensive destruction inside patient rooms […]

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4 h. ago Rs5.3 Trillion Punjab Budget 2025 unveiled with major allocations for Development, Youth, and Health

LAHORE – Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman unveiled a record-breaking Rs5.3 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26,

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5 h. ago PM Shehbaz launches IT training drive to turn Pakistan into regional tech hub

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched an ambitious plan to train Pakistan’s youth in modern IT skills. In a high-level review meeting, he stressed the urgent need to build a sustainable and advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) system. This system will position Pakistan as a major tech hub in South Asia, capable of exporting […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]

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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 h. ago Iranian missiles hit Haifa oil refinery and Tel Aviv; Firefighters battle damage amid ongoing tensions

HAIFA – Firefighters rushed to a major oil refinery in Haifa on Monday morning after Iranian missiles struck the area during an intense overnight assault. The strike, part of a larger attack on multiple Israeli cities, damaged vital pipelines and transmission lines, according to Israel’s Oil Refineries Ltd. In a statement to the Tel Aviv […]

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8 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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8 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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11 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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11 h. ago 5 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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