6 d. ago Pakistan steps up in global development talks at Spain conference

ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for Seville, Spain, to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from July 1 to 3, 2025. The global event will bring together world leaders and economic experts to develop new strategies for sustainable finance, especially for countries pursuing the […]

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7 d. ago 71 killed in Israeli strike on Iran’s Evin prison as regional tensions boil over

TEHRAN – Iran has confirmed that 71 people were killed when Israel targeted Tehran’s Evin Prison during a major airstrike on June 23. The attack marked a dramatic escalation, striking not just military or nuclear sites, but also one of Iran’s most symbolic detention centers. Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said the victims included prison […]

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1 week ago Former India spinner Dilip Doshi passes away at 77, cricket world pays tribute

India’s former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away in London at the age of 77. Known as a gentleman both on and off the field, Doshi earned respect from players and fans alike. He made his Test debut in 1979 in his thirties and took 114 wickets in 33 Test matches. He also represented India […]

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1 week ago PIA halts Gulf flights amid rising tensions after Iran’s missile strikes on US bases

KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended all flight operations to Gulf countries after Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar late Monday night, escalating regional tensions. In an official statement, the PIA spokesperson confirmed that flights to major Gulf destinations—Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait—have been canceled due to […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz discusses Middle East crisis with Saudi and Qatari envoys

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held important meetings with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Tuesday to discuss the growing tensions in the Middle East. The discussions came after Iran’s missile attack on a US military base in Qatar, which further escalated regional instability. In a post on X, PM Shehbaz shared that he […]

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1 week ago Congress urged to halt Trump’s military actions against Iran amid deepening middle east crisis

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, several lawmakers from both parties are calling on Congress to rein in the president’s military actions and prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia announced plans to push for a Senate vote this week on […]

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1 week ago Air France suspends Tel Aviv flights until july amid middle east crisis

Air France announced it will suspend flights to Tel Aviv until July 14 due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The decision follows recent military strikes by the US in Iran, which have escalated regional conflicts. The airline also suspended flights to and from Beirut, Lebanon, until June 25. In addition, Air France has […]

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2 w. ago Technical session on budget 2025–26 and economic policy held at Punjab Assembly

A comprehensive technical session on Budget 2025–26 and the province’s economic outlook was held at the historic Old Assembly Hall of the Punjab Assembly on Saturday. The session was designed to provide members of the assembly with valuable insights into the budget-making process, financial regulations, and the provincial economic strategy. The session commenced with registration […]

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2 w. ago Lawmakers call for charter of economy for sustainable growth

Resuming debate on budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday, lawmakers at National Assembly emphasized the need to accelerate reforms, adhere to an export-led growth strategy, and develop a charter of economy to ensure policy consistency, which they said is essential for achieving sustainable development. Participating in the debate, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Dr. […]

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2 w. ago Israel strikes Tehran nuclear center, destroys missile launchers and claims killing Iranian commander

In a dramatic escalation, the Israeli military claimed it launched a massive overnight airstrike on Tehran, targeting key Iranian military installations and a nuclear research facility. The assault involved more than 60 fighter jets that fired 120 bombs and missiles. According to Reuters, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the targets included multiple missile […]

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2 w. ago China laments Trump’s use of force threat against Iran amid rising Middle East Tensions

BEIJING – China voiced strong opposition to the use of military force amid growing international concern over the escalating conflict

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2 w. ago Mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza reaches over 680,000 as Israeli genocide intensifies

GENEVA/GAZA: The United Nations reported on Wednesday that more than 680,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced across Gaza in the last three months, as Israel’s military operations continue to escalate. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), highlighted that Israeli authorities issued a new displacement order on Tuesday, […]

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2 w. ago National Tariff Policy aims to eliminate RDs, ACDs in 5 years, draft shows

The federal government has unveiled the draft for the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 at the Regulatory Reforms Conference on Wednesday. The conference, organised by the Board of Investment (BoI), aimed at advancing regulatory simplification and industrial competitiveness, bringing together federal ministers, diplomats, and private sector representatives for a strategic dialogue on Pakistan’s economic direction. […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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2 w. ago Tehran District 3 on High Alert as Israeli Military attacks Iran’s civilian zones

TEHRAN – Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes targeting civil-military sites in Tehran, escalating tensions between two sides after

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3 w. ago Houthis launch ballistic missiles at Israel in rare joint attack with Iran

In a bold and coordinated move, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced on Sunday that they launched ballistic missiles at Israel in direct coordination with Iran. This marks the first time the Houthis have openly confirmed such joint military action with Tehran, further escalating tensions in the region. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yehya Sarea, said several missiles […]

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3 w. ago India pays a heavy price for military escalation: USD 103 billion in economic and strategic losses

NEW DELHI: The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan has resulted in a severe economic and strategic setback for India, with total estimated losses surpassing USD 103 billion. The failed ‘Operation Sindoor’ that began as a high-stakes show of strength quickly turned into a costly miscalculation, exposing critical vulnerabilities in India’s economic and diplomatic […]

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3 w. ago China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges immediate halt to military actions

China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes on Iran, calling them serious violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation, Fu urged Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that such actions threaten […]

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3 w. ago Iran warns Israel and U.S. will pay heavy price for airstrikes

Iran has officially responded to Israel’s recent airstrikes, warning both Israel and the United States of serious consequences. Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said that attacking Iran was a grave mistake and that the enemy should now wait for Iran’s response. He added that Israel carried out the strikes with U.S. support, and […]

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