86 people martyred, 341 injured in large-scale Israeli airstrikes on Iran
Tehran: At least 86 people were martyred and 341 others injured in large-scale Israeli airstrikes that targeted Iranian soil on Friday, according to Fars news...
Iranian citizens urges immediate retaliation against Israel
TEHRAN: Large numbers of people across various cities in Iran have taken to the streets to protest against recent Israeli attacks, the citizens stressed immediate...
Trump calls on Iran to reach a deal before it’s too late
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said Iran still has time to make a deal before “there is nothing left,” suggesting there are more planned...
Iran’s response against Israel will very decisive: Iranian President
TEHRAN: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian strongly condemned Israel’s recent attack on Iran, stating that we will not remain silent in the face of this...
Massive increase in gold price
KARACHI: The rate of gold surged in Pakistan by Rs.4600 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jeweller Association, the price of gold...
Sindh presents Rs 3,451.87 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-2026
KARACHI: Sindh presented a Rs3,451.87 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Friday, amid loud protests and outcry by opposition parties. Addressing the budget...
KP budget being presented in provincial assembly
Peshawar: Budget for next fiscal year 2025-2026 for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is being presented in the provincial Assembly. Finance Minister Aftab Alam Khan is presenting the...
Red flag of vengeance raised over Iranian Mosque amid Israeli strikes
TEHRAN: Red flag of revenge has been hoisted over the Jamkaran Mosque in the Iranian city of Qom, amid ongoing Israeli military strikes in the...
Ishaq Dar condemns Israeli attacks as violation of Iran’s sovereignty
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar condemned the Israeli strikes, calling them a blatant and unequivocal violation of Iran’s sovereignty. In his statement, he described...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami confirmed martyr; New acting Chief of Staff announced
WEB DESK: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed acting Chief of Staff and Commander-in-Chief. According to Iranian media reports, following the order of...
Iran’s Khamenei issues stern warning to Israel, foretelling ‘Bitter and Painful Fate’
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a strong warning to Israel, asserting that the Jewish state’s recent deadly assaults on Iran—including strikes...
Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear and missile sites with explosions heard across Tehran
TEHRAN: Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the...
PM Sharif meets UAE President during official visit
ABU DHABI: During his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting today with the President of the...
Pak High level delegation calls on Chief of European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade
Brussels: The head of the high-level parliamentary delegation and PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has called for engagement between Pakistan and India to resolve all...
Death toll jumps to 315 in Ahmedabad Air India plane crash as 75 doctors, 240 passengers killed
Ahmedabad: As many as 75 doctors were killed while 45 sustained injuries as a Air India Plane Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on the Ahmedabad Civil...
PM expresses grief over tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad. In a message...
Bilal Azhar Kayani appointed on additional post of Minister of State for Finance
ISLAMABAD: Bilal Azhar Kayani has been given the additional responsibility of Minister of State for Finance. According to the Cabinet Division’s announcement, Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Israel prepares for potential military action against Iran
WEB DESK: Israel has reportedly informed the United States of its plans for a possible military operation against Iran, American media sources. The announcement comes...
Written order issued upholding death sentence for Zahir Jaffar in Noor Mukadam murder case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued a detailed written judgment upholding the death sentence of Zahir Jaffar in the Noor Mukadam murder case. The 13-page...
Karachi consumers set to benefit as K-electric seeks reduction in electricity rates
KARACHI: Karachi’s electricity consumers soon will rejoice, as K-Electric has filed a request with Nepra for a reduction in electricity prices. According to the application,...
PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif embarks on one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, has departed from Islamabad for the United Arab Emirates. This visit is being conducted at...
Pak High level parliamentary delegation reaches Brussels to debunk Indian propaganda
BRUSSELS:A high-level Pakistani Parliamentary delegation has reached the European Union capital Brussels after successful visits to Washington, New York and London to debunk Indian propaganda...
Pakistan declared US vital partner in counter-terrorism
Washington: The United States Central Command (Centcom) Chief General Michael Kurilla has lauded Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in global counter-terrorism efforts, highlighting its successful...
Pakistan categorically rejects irresponsible remarks of Indian Foreign Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected the irresponsible remarks of the Indian External Affairs Minister made during different media engagements in Brussels, advising him to...
PSX establishes new record crossing two more limits closes after gaining more than 2000 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday very next day of budget established a new record as Karachi 100 Index crossed two more limits ended...
FinMin’s post-budget press conference boycotted by journalists
ISLAMABAD: During the post-budget press conference of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, journalists staged a protest walkout. The press conference was attended by the finance minister...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit to United Arab Emirates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on June 12. The visit, accompanied by...
Pilgrims’ return phase commences as first flight landed in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The crucial phase of pilgrims’ return has commenced, with the first flight from the Holy Land arriving in Islamabad. According to the airport manager,...
Tosha khana case two hearing postponed to July 01
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the Tosha Khana case two involving PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi has been adjourned until July 01. The case...
Earthquake shakes Peshawar, magnitude 4.7 recorded
PESHAWAR: Significant tremors were felt in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, today. According to the Seismic Centre, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter...
Hot and humid conditions expected across the country, including Karachi
WEB DESK: Meteorological Department predicts that, weather will be hot and humid in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to...
100 index surpasses 123,000 milestone, signaling market momentum
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has made history by breaking all previous records, with the index reaching an all-time high of 123,000 points. During the trading...
U.S. President Donald Trump could resolve Kashmir issue: US State Department
WASHINGTON: The spokesperson for the US State Department, Tammy Bruce, expressed hope that, President Donald Trump could succeed in resolving the Kashmir issue during his...
Aseefa Bhutto Condemns Sana Yousaf’s Murder, Decries Violence Driven by Male Entitlement
ISLAMABAD: First Lady and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Sana Yousaf, who was murdered in...
CM Maryam Welcomes PM’s People-Centric and Balanced Budget, Vows to Ensure Benefits Reach All
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her congratulations to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for unveiling a budget she describes...
PTI Denounces ‘IMF-Mandated’ Budget, Announces Plans to Protest in Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary committee denounced the current government as “illegitimate” and said it had no moral or legal mandate to present the IMF-imposed budget. ...
Fuel prices likely to rise as govt imposes carbon levy
ISLAMABAD: Government has imposed a carbon levy of Rs 2.5 per liter on petrol and diesel in the budget 2025-26, a move expected to directly...
2.55 trillion rupees allocated for defense in budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: In the budget 2025-26 Rs.2.55 trillion allocated for the Pakistan Army as per budget documents As per detail, A total of 2.55 trillion rupees...
Defence Budget, FBR targets increased, Tax To GDP-deficit to be lowered further
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurnagzeb in his budget speech highlighted the current account surplus, remittances and the stability of the rupee while also mentioning the...
18% Tax Imposed on Solar Panel Imports in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has imposed 18 % tax on Solar panel imports in Budget 2025-26 Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget, stating that...
Govt decides to impose carbon, Petroleum levy on Furnace oil
Islamabad: The government has decided to impose cabon and petroleum levy on furnace oil. On per litre of Petrol, High Speed Diesel, Furnace Oil, Rs...
Relief for corporate sector, purchase of properties WHT reduced, federal exise duty on properties transfer elimnated
Islamabad: Government has decided to give relief to coorporate sector as it has decided that on perannum profit of Rs 200 million 500 million a...
FinMin delivers budget speech for 2025-26 amid opposition protest in NA
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is presenting the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz...
After defeating India in conventional war, there is need to beat it on economic front: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the firm commitment to take the country forward on the path of economic growth. Chairing federal cabinet meeting...
PSX achieves milestone of crossing record 1, 22,00 level for the first time
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday in a first achieved a milestone of crossing 1, 22, 000 level on a day when the upcoming...
Federal cabinet meeting in chair of PM underway to approve budget
Islamabad: Meeting of the Federal Cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in chair. The cabinet will accord approval to budgetary proposals...
Pakistani delegations briefs UK MPs on Indian aggression, violations of Pakistan sovereignty
LONDON: The high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Tuesday briefed the All Party...
Government considers imposing excise duty on multiple items in budget 2025-26
WEB DESK: Significant changes to the tax system are anticipated in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with proposals to increase excise duty and sales tax...
Proposal to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in accordance with the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
Sana Mir becomes first Pakistani woman inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
LONDON: In a historic achievement, Sana Mir, the legendary former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of...