20 m. ago Asim Munir warns India: Talks on terrorism coming, big shifts ahead

Field Marshal General Asim Munir announced that Pakistan will soon hold talks with India on terrorism. Speaking in Washington D.C. to a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans, he said the world would witness major developments soon. He discussed national security, regional conflicts, and Operation Banyan Marsus. Munir also shared Pakistan’s firm and calculated response to Indian […]

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38 m. ago Muslim nations unite against Israeli strikes, demand immediate ceasefire in Iran conflict

In a powerful joint statement, Pakistan and 19 Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned Israel’s growing military aggression against Iran. The countries called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to return to diplomacy. This joint stance came as tensions escalated since June 13, causing alarm across the region. The statement, released by Pakistan’s Ministry of […]

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39 m. ago Israel appeals for blood donations after Iran’s bombing leaves dozens in critical condition

TEL AVIV – Israel has made an urgent appeal for blood donations on Tuesday morning due to a severe shortage following recent Iranian airstrikes that injured hundreds. The country’s emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), specifically requested blood from donors with blood group “O,” calling the situation increasingly critical after another night of bombing. According […]

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2 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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2 h. ago Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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2 h. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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2 h. ago Fertilizer sales slightly up in May, but urea and DAP face big drops for 2025

Fertilizer sales in Pakistan rose by 5% in May 2025, with Urea offtakes hitting about 418,000 metric tons. However, despite this increase, total Urea sales for the first five months dropped sharply by 31% compared to last year. Similarly, DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) sales jumped to 95,000 metric tons in May, more than double from May […]

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3 h. ago Brad Pitt Reveals Reason Behind Buzzcut as He Teases New Role i

Brad Pitt is revealing the inspiration behind his fresh buzzcut! At the premiere of his new movie F1 in New York City on June 16, the 61-year-old actor shared that his iconic 2004 buzzcut is tied to his latest film role. “I just finished a job,” Pitt said, teasing details about his character. “It’s for […]

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3 h. ago 39 government departments exceed budget limits, energy and defense lead

ISLAMABAD – At least 39 federal departments in Pakistan have overspent their allocated budgets for the current fiscal year, with the energy and defense sectors emerging as the top contributors to the excess. Meanwhile, dozens of other departments failed to utilize their full funds. According to official budget documents, the energy sector overspent by Rs129.5 […]

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4 h. ago PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Iran amid rising tensions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sympathy with the people of Iran over the loss of innocent lives in recent Israeli attacks. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Iran during a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam on the sidelines of the International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad on Monday. During the […]

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7 h. ago Punjab issues over 280,000 driving licenses in two weeks [Fees Structure 2025]

LAHORE – The Punjab government’s efforts to improve public service delivery continue with a significant boost in driving license issuance

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15 h. ago Kh Asif alerts world to Israel’s nuclear prowess amid Iran conflict

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the global community to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s nuclear arsenal, amidst Tel Aviv’s aggression against its neighbours in the region. Israel possesses around 90 nuclear warheads, according to the US-based Centre for Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. There are multiple United Nations (UN) resolutions concerning Israel’s nuclear arsenal, […]

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15 h. ago ‘World entering new era as nuclear powers build up arsenals’

China’s nuclear arsenal has grown faster than that of any other country, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, adding momentum to the global arms race and raising strategic concerns, an independent international institute said Monday. The country’s nuclear stockpile has been expanding by roughly 100 warheads per year since 2023, the Stockholm International […]

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19 h. ago China ‘deeply concerned’ about Israel’s attack on Iran : says Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to several questions related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran on Monday press conference, emphasizing that Chinese side will continue to communicate with relevant parties, to avoid further turmoil in the regional situation. A media inquiry was regarding that China’s Foreign Minister held phone talks […]

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19 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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19 h. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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19 h. ago Suzuki Alto VXL to cost Rs33.24Lac after new proposed Taxes in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Suzuki Alto, one of cheapest cars in Pakistan, gets more expensive as the government imposes New Levy and

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19 h. ago Khawaja Asif urges global action against Israel’s nuclear threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel’s nuclear capabilities, emphasizing that the country remains outside global nuclear frameworks and poses a serious risk to regional and global peace. In a strongly worded statement, Asif urged the world to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s […]

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20 h. ago Long weekend ahead as Muharram 1 declared Official Holiday to Mark Islamic New Year

ABU DHABI – United Arab Emirates government announced public holiday for government sector employees on Friday, June 27, 2025. Federal Authority

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20 h. ago Iran suspends Stock Trading amid intensified conflict with Israel

TEHRAN – Iranian government announced suspension of its stock exchange operations until further notice, citing concerns over market stability amid

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