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Audit reveals Rs3,177 billion unapproved spending, Rs3,809 billion in unjustified budget requests for FY25

Muhammad ibrahimJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026June 24, 20260446

ISLAMABAD: The financial management of the federal government has come under sharp scrutiny after recent audit reports for the fiscal year 2025-26, which cover the...

Six terrorists neutralized in Talash, Lower Dir

Muhammad ibrahimJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026June 24, 20260472

LOWER DIR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) along with police forces conducted an intelligence-led operation in the Talash area of Lower Dir district today (Wednesday),...

Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother passes away

Muhammad ibrahimJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026June 24, 20260391

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the sad demise of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. In a touching message shared on his...

Libyan military leader, Field Marshal discuss bilateral cooperation

Muhammad ibrahimJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026June 24, 202602976

RAWALPINDI: The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff and...

Three specialized groups established for upcoming US-Iran Talks, announces FO

Muhammad ibrahimJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026June 24, 20260231

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday that three dedicated technical panels have been formed in preparation for the second round of negotiations between...

Six Police Personnel, Including Sararogha SHO, Kidnapped in South Waziristan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026June 24, 20260396

S.WAZIRSTAN: In a troubling development, unidentified armed militants abducted six police officers, among them the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sararogha Police Station, on Wednesday,...

Pakistan, Iran vow stronger ties as PM Shehbaz, President Pezeshkian address Joint Press Conference

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260421

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting regional peace during a joint press...

FIH Pro League: Pakistan’s incorect flag displayed during India-Pakistan match opening ceremony

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202603729

WEB DESK: An embarrassing mistake occurred during the opening ceremony of the India-Pakistan match in the FIH Pro League when the International Hockey Federation (FIH)...

Tense exchange between Ayaz Sadiq, Achakzai in National Assembly

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260417

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation on Tuesday when Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq sharply responded to Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s...

PTI clears legal hurdle to contest elections with Bat Symbol in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202601115

MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has achieved a significant legal victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The AJK High Court today annulled the Election Commission’s...

Punjab to use fog Cannons in major cities during Muharram to combat heat

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202601025

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy fog cannons across key districts during Muharram-ul-Haram to help alleviate the intense heat and dusty conditions...

Baldia factory case: Main accused Zubair Charya, Rehman Bhola released from Jail

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260547

KARACHI: After years of legal proceedings, the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Baldia Factory fire case has resulted in the release of the primary accused,...

Gold price decline in the Country

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202603254

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan drop by over Rs.10,000 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Traders Association, the price of gold across...

Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirms willingness to mediate between JAAC, govt

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260389

PESHAWAR: JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced on Tuesday that he has agreed to serve as a mediator between the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)...

NA approves next fiscal year’s federal budget

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260361

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has officially approved the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a total expenditure of 18,771 billion rupees. The budget...

Pakistan, Iran commit to strengthening bilateral relations, promoting regional stability

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260373

ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Tuesday, emphasizing Iran’s appreciation for Pakistan’s...

Iranian president praises Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional peace

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260307

ISLAMABAD: During a recent meeting, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, paid a courtesy visit to Iranian...

Karachi announces traffic arrangements for Muharram processions

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260545

KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police has unveiled the traffic management plan for the city during the observance of Muharram, specifically from the 8th to the...

Main suspect confesses in Sargodha child murder case

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260996

SARGODHA: A significant development has taken place in the tragic kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Muntaha Zahra within Sargodha’s jurisdiction, as the primary suspect, Muhammad...

UN public service day being observed today

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202602862

WEB DESK: United Nations Public Service Day is being observed today. The theme for the day this year is “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing innovation, Participation,...

Trump’s niece raises concerns about President’s mental, physical health

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202602847

WASHINGTON: Mary Trump, the niece of U.S. President Donald Trump, has claimed that her uncle’s physical and mental condition is deteriorating and should not be...

Iran confirms finalization of deal to release $12 billion in frozen assets

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260312

TEHRAN: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has confirmed that negotiations held in Switzerland have concluded with the finalization of an agreement for the release...

Oil Prices Ease as Markets Monitor Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260357

WEB DESK: Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, adding to the previous session’s declines as traders assessed the impact of recent US-Iran peace talks...

ATC Jails Islamabad DIG, imposes fine over delay in PTI protest case

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260708

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced Islamabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Jawad Tariq to one month in prison and fined him Rs100,000...

OGDCL starts gas production from Sahito-1 field in Sindh

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260343

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has commenced gas production from the Sahito-1 discovery in Sindh’s Khairpur district, with supplies now being...

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Veteran singer Tariq Tafu passes away at 58

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 202603376

LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani folk singer and musician Tariq Tafu has passed away at the age of 58, leaving fans and the music industry grieving the...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan on state visit

Muhammad ibrahimJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026June 23, 20260313

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz...

PPP’s Amjad Hussain elected unopposed as new Chief Minister of GB

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260470

G.BALTISTAN: Amjad Hussain Advocate of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has been elected unopposed as the new Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan. The announcement was made...

Punjab launches “SEHR” program to boost women’s economic empowerment, says CM Maryam Nawaz

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260372

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated and prayed for the success of women who have participated in the newly launched “SEHR” (Skill...

SC issues important ruling on rights of govt employees

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260605

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued a landmark verdict affirming that government employees who are acquitted with honor are entitled to full pay and benefits....

Fire broke out in Indian coaching center claim 15 lives

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260365

WEB DESK: A tragic fire in a building in Lakhimpur, India, has resulted in the death of at least 15 people. According to local media...

Microsoft acknowledges windows 11 recycle bin glitch in June update

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202601281

WEB DESK: Microsoft has officially confirmed a bug affecting Windows 11, likely introduced with the recent Patch. The company is actively working on a solution....

Javeria Abbasi criticizes Firdous Jamal’s remarks on heroines, supports Mahira Khan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202603656

KARACHI: Pakistani actress Javeria Abbasi has voiced her strong disapproval of veteran actor Firdous Jamal’s recent comments about casting choices, calling his statements hurtful and...

U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil after Switzerland talks

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260374

WASHINGTON: The United States has granted Iran permission to sell crude oil and petrochemical products on a temporary basis. The U.S. issued a general license...

Salah leads Egypt to historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202603608

WEB DESK: In a thrilling turn of events, Mohamed Salah’s brilliance propelled Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory, overturning a first-half deficit to defeat...

PM Shehbaz Sharif returns home after successful Switzerland visit

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260357

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed Switzerland following the conclusion of his visit. At Zurich Airport, the Prime Minister was farewelled by senior...

Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elects Speaker, Deputy Speaker

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260367

G.BALTISTAN: The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly elected its Speaker, Deputy Speaker unopposed on Monday Imran Nadeem from the PPP secured the position of Speaker without facing any...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian anticipated to visit Pakistan tomorrow

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260319

ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic insiders reveal that President Pezeshkian is set to hold important discussions with Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz...

French woman, children rescued in Bara after alleged domestic abuse case

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260344

PESHAWAR: Police in Bara have rescued a French national and her five children following allegations of long-term domestic abuse inside their home, officials said on...

Sindh declares public holidays for Ashura on Muharram 9, 10

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260447

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced public holidays on Muharram 9 and 10 in observance of Ashura, according to a notification issued by the...

5.4-magnitude earthquake felt across Islamabad, KP and Punjab

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260235

ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Monday, causing panic...

Pakistan, Qatar mediation key to Lebanon peace efforts: Araghchi

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260238

WEB DESK: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has credited Pakistan and Qatar for helping achieve significant diplomatic progress aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon....

Gold Prices climb sharply in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202603239

KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a significant increase in Pakistan on Monday, mirroring an upward trend in international bullion markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa...

NA approves Rs74.35bn interior ministry budgetary demands

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260227

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday approved four demands for grants totaling Rs74.35 billion for the Ministry of Interior after rejecting all cut motions submitted...

Eight mourners electrocuted during Muharram procession in Shikarpur

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260495

SHIKARPURE: A tragic incident in Sindh’s Shikarpur district claimed the lives of eight mourners and injured 15 others when a Muharram Alam came into contact...

Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260371

ISLAMABAD: Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Munib Akhtar, was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday during a ceremony...

Iran-US technical negotiations continue in Switzerland as mediators push peace efforts

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202602767

ZURICH: Technical-level negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to continue throughout the week at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort after an initial round of...

Sharjeel Memon rules out sindh CM change, rejects succession rumours

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 20260263

KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has firmly rejected reports suggesting any change in the provincial leadership, dismissing speculation that he could replace Chief...

President Zardari mourns the loss of MPA Naeem Kharal

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 20260349

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his profound sadness and condolences following the passing of Naeem Kharal, a distinguished leader of the Pakistan Peoples...

PM Shehbaz Sharif calls US-Iran talks an opportunity for global peace

Muhammad ibrahimJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026June 21, 202602858

ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran technical-level discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as a crucial chance to foster...

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Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother passes away

Veteran singer Tariq Tafu passes away at 58