1 week ago Trump’s 2026 defense budget focuses on missiles, drones, and pay raises

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed an $892.6 billion defense and national security budget for 2026. The plan includes major investments in high-tech missiles and drones, along with a 3.8% pay raise for troops. At the same time, the budget cuts Navy jobs and reduces spending on fighter jets and warships to control costs. Unlike […]

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1 week ago Trump’s $893 billion defense budget focuses on drones, missiles over fighter jets

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has proposed an $892.6 billion defense and national security budget for 2026, keeping spending flat but shifting priorities. His plan includes fewer Navy jobs, ships, and fighter jets, while increasing investment in high-tech drones, advanced missiles, and troop pay raises. The budget recommends a 3.8% pay raise for military personnel […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan recommends US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his “decisive diplomatic intervention and leadership” during the recent India-Pakistan crisis. The Government of Pakistan in a post on X stated that the decision has been taken in view of President Trump’s decisive diplomatic […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan recommends US President Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace

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2 w. ago Spain’s refusal to boost defense budget puts NATO summit at risk

The upcoming NATO summit may face major setbacks after Spain rejected a proposal to raise defense spending to 5% of its GDP. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing for this new target, but Spain insists it’s both “unreasonable” and “counterproductive.” In a letter to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said […]

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2 w. ago Iran fires missiles at Israeli military targets; 47 injured as tensions rise

Iran launched fresh missile attacks targeting Israel’s military command and intelligence headquarters, along with other strategic sites. Israeli officials confirmed at least 47 people were injured in the strikes, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of targeting the Soroka Hospital. According to Iranian news agency Arna, the morning missile strikes focused on the Israeli […]

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Pakistan’s 2025 defense budget sees 20% rise to address growing regional security challenges

Pakistan has raised its defense budget to Rs. 2,550 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This marks a 20% increase from last year’s Rs. 2,122 billion. The government aims to strengthen national security and support the armed forces. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget in the National Assembly, highlighting security challenges and the need […]

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