10 h. ago Operation rising lion: Israel’s strike on Tehran ignites a dangerous new Middle East War

At the heart of the complex and explosive politics of the Middle East lies the enduring enmity between Iran and Israel. On the dawn of June 13, 2025, Israel escalated this tension to an unprecedented height by launching extensive airstrikes on Iran’s capital Tehran and other crucial sites. This attack, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeted […]

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11 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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11 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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11 h. ago PTI seeks PPP support for budget walkout in parliamentary meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support in boycotting the upcoming federal budget vote. The two parties held a key meeting at Parliament House on Monday, where PTI leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, also a former speaker, […]

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14 h. ago End of an era: WhatsApp to start showing ads in status section

Meta has officially announced that advertisements will now become part of WhatsApp, ending the platform’s long-standing ad-free experience. The new change marks a major shift in how WhatsApp generates revenue. For now, ads will appear only in the Status section—similar to Instagram Stories. Users will see short ads in between viewing their contacts’ status updates. […]

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15 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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15 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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15 h. ago Solidarity camp in Karachi backs international convoy to Gaza

KARACHI: A solidarity camp was held outside the Karachi Press Club to express support for the Global March to Gaza, drawing political, religious, and civil society leaders, alongside students and human rights activists. The event was jointly organized by Palestine Foundation Pakistan, Federal Urdu University, and think tank KAP. It voiced backing for the international […]

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16 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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16 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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16 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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16 h. ago ATC rejects more chances as Imran Khan refuses polygraph tests twice

LAHORE – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has issued a written verdict denying any further chances to PTI founder Imran Khan after he refused to undergo polygraphic and photogrammetric tests twice. The three-page ruling highlights that the investigation has been hindered by his repeated non-cooperation. The court stated that Imran Khan was given full […]

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16 h. ago New Minimum Wage set at Rs40000 per month in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced a new minimum monthly wage of Rs40,000 for workers across the region, effective

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17 h. ago Punjab allocates Rs79.5 billion for free medicines in budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab has allocated a record Rs630.5 billion for the health sector in the budget for the fiscal year

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17 h. ago France shuts Israeli weapons stands at Paris airshow, sparking diplomatic tension

Paris – France closed four major Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow after the firms refused to remove offensive weapons from their displays. This decision, made by French authorities, has caused sharp criticism from Israel and highlighted growing tensions between the two traditional allies. The Israeli companies affected include Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and […]

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17 h. ago Amazon to invest $13 billion in AI data centres across Australia

Amazon has announced a major $13 billion investment to expand its AI-powered data centres across Australia. This is the company’s biggest project in the region and will run through 2029. The move comes as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence continues to grow globally. The investment will create many skilled jobs and improve Australia’s […]

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17 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 7% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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17 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 5% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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17 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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17 h. ago PTI proposes PPP boycott of federal budget to block government’s approval

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to boycott the upcoming federal budget vote. This strategic move aims to increase pressure on the government and block the budget’s approval in the National Assembly. Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervez Ashraf at Parliament House to discuss a joint […]

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