98 m. ago PM Shehbaz unveils Maritime Vision at PIMEC 2025; calls Blue Economy ‘Game

— PM says Pakistan Navy is formidable force through all conflicts and remains a strong pillar of our national security — Says even tapping a fraction of this economy could be a real game-changer — PM stresses transformation of Pakistan’s maritime sector into a driver of inclusive, sustainable economic growth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz […]

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2 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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5 h. ago Iran arrests 28 Mossad agents in Tehran after busting Israeli spy network

TEHRAN – Iran’s security forces have arrested 28 individuals linked to an Israeli operational team in Tehran, marking one of the largest single crackdowns on alleged Mossad agents to date. According to Tehran Times, Iranian authorities conducted a major intelligence operation and dismantled a network believed to be working directly for Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence […]

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6 h. ago Pakistan denies nuclear assurance claims to Iran, slams foreign propaganda

Credible security sources have denied reports claiming Pakistan gave Iran any nuclear assurance in case of an Israeli attack. These claims were circulated by some foreign media outlets. Officials said no such commitment was made by Pakistan. They called the reports completely false and misleading. Security sources said the claims were part of a propaganda […]

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8 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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9 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs5.3 trillion budget with 10% pay raise and no new taxes

Punjab’s Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a total volume of Rs5,335 billion. The budget session took place in the Punjab Assembly on Monday, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her cabinet joined virtually from Iran due to official commitments. Meanwhile, opposition members gathered before the speaker’s […]

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9 h. ago MEXC Unveils “Proof of Trust” Campaign for Crypto Security, Audits, and User Protection

Victoria, Seychelles, 16 June, 2025 — MEXC,  a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, will launch Proof of Trust, a comprehensive global campaign aimed at strengthening user protection, operational transparency, and community trust across the crypto sector. This initiative combines concrete financial safeguards with security partnerships, open education, and user-first design — positioning MEXC as one of […]

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10 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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10 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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10 h. ago Pakistan seals Iran border in Balochistan as regional tensions rise

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, Pakistan has sealed its border with Iran in Balochistan. The crossings in Gwadar and Panjgur districts are now closed. The ban affects both pedestrian movement and fuel transport, which are suspended until further notice. Officials said the decision was made to protect citizens from possible risks. The Gwadar […]

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14 h. ago New timings for free vehicle emission testing booths in Lahore

LAHORE – The Environment Protection & Climate Change Department of Punjab has updated the schedule for free vehicle emission testing

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23 h. ago Field Marshal welcomed in US with Times Square appreciation campaign

COAS Munir is visiting the US for a week, reportedly at the invitation of US military leadership Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has been welcomed in the United States with an appreciation campaign going live on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York City (NYC). Field Marshal Munir is visiting […]

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26 h. ago Vawda and Maulana Fazl discuss political future, condemn security concerns

KARACHI: In a significant political meeting on Sunday, former federal minister Senator Faisal Vawda hosted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Karachi. The two leaders discussed the country’s pressing political issues, with Vawda lauding Fazl as a vital mentor and emphasizing the need for his leadership to stabilize Pakistan. Vawda […]

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26 h. ago Bilawal calls on the world to bring India to the negotiating table

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading a parliamentary delegation to the West, called on the international community to play a more active role in securing lasting peace in South Asia. He emphasized the importance of resolving the Kashmir issue, water disputes, and terrorism through a comprehensive dialogue, which, according to […]

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26 h. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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29 h. ago China issues warning to Philippines after military patrols in South China sea

BEIJING – China’s military conducted joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, warning the Philippines against increasing tensions by cooperating with countries outside the region. According to a statement on Sunday from Tian Junli, spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command, the patrols were meant to protect China’s sovereignty and […]

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31 h. ago Airspace tensions soar: Israel and Iran keep skies closed as Jordan reopens amid escalation

June 15, 2025 – Amid one of the fiercest confrontations in decades, both Israel and Iran have kept their airspace closed, while Jordan has reopened its skies after reassessing security risks. Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international gateway, remains shut with all flights suspended indefinitely. The closure follows Israel’s military strikes on Iran […]

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34 h. ago Sindh CM unveils bold budget plan, slams centre over withheld funds and project cuts

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah laid out the province’s fiscal and development agenda during a post-budget press conference on Saturday, while sharply criticising the federal government for financial shortfalls. He revealed that Sindh was informed just a day before the budget announcement that Rs105 billion in expected federal funds would be withheld. […]

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47 h. ago ETHNIC VENOM ENDANGERING NATIONAL INTEGRITY NEXUS OF ETNHIC SPOILERS AND INDIAN BACKED KHWARIJ

Security challenges for Pakistan are rapidly evolving and getting more complicated. Wider cross-border support to terrorists and anti-state anarchists has multiplied the threats to national integrity of Pakistan. Fusion between banned groups like TTP, ISKP, BLA and their supports like BYC, PTM and NDM is too obvious to deny. Ironically, all ethnically motivated pressure groups […]

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50 h. ago No room for corruption or highhandedness in Police Department: CCPO

Kamyana directs officers to ensure foolproof security arrangements for Muharramul Haram LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana emphasized that there is zero tolerance for corruption, inefficiency, or high-handedness within the police department. He said this while chairing a performance review meeting of Model Town and Cantonment Divisions at the Capital City Police […]

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