Punjab Assembly session underway to present 2025-2026 budget
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman is presenting the province’s Rs5,335 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Prior to the assembly session,...
High level committee on Petroleum Prices to meet weekly to review situation amid Iran-Israel War
Islamabad: It has been decided by the high level committee set up on the order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on prices of petroleum amid...
Khawaja Asif calling on Muslim states to unite against Israel
Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sounded the alarm about the “disastrous consequences” of Western support for Israel, calling on Muslim states to unite against...
PM directs advanced IT trainings for youth employability
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to formulate the modern training programs for the youth to ensure their employability and...
Israel accustomed to killing children, as in Gaza: Iranian Foreign Ministry
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that Israel’s attacks on residential areas and nuclear sites were carried out with US support, and...
Iranian people need unity, solidarity against aggression of genocidal Israeli regime: Iran President
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people need unity and solidarity more than ever and must join hands and stand firmly against the...
Punjab to present this financial year Rs 5.3 trillion budget today
LAHORE: The Punjab government will present upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 Rs 5.3 trillion budget today. Punjab Assembly budget session will be held today in the...
Monetary Policy to be announced today
KARACHI : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce Monetary Policy today. The SBP is set to hold the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting...
Pakistan faces Japan in Kuala Lumpur today in Hockey Nations Cup
Kuala Lumpur : Pakistan will play their second match against Japan at Kuala Lumpur today in Hockey Nations Cup, The match will start at 12:00...
Remittances play crucial role in strengthening national economy: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says remittances from overseas Pakistanis have played a crucial role in significantly strengthening the national economy and foreign exchange...
International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) being observed today
Web Desk: Today on June 16th marks the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), a day that recognizes the hard work and sacrifice of the...
Death toll from Iranian strikes in Israel rises to 18, injuring 400
tel Aviv: Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said five people were killed and 92 wounded Monday in Iran’s latest missile strikes on the country,...
Israel warned on Monday of new missile salvo incoming from Iran
ITel Aviv: Israel’s military warned on Monday of a new missile salvo incoming from Iran, as a france based wire service journalists reported loud explosions...
Petrol prices hiked by Rs.4.8 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs4.80 per litre for the next 15 days. In a notification,...
Iran attacks again on Israel, 4 injured in Haifa
TEHRAN: Iran has once again fired missiles at Israel within just a few hours, in fresh attack four injured in Haifa. According to Iranian media,...
Punjab to Announce People’s-Focused Budget for 2025-26 Tomorrow
LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to unveil its upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, promising a comprehensive plan aimed at inclusive development and...
Pakistan Denies Allegations of Supplying Ballistic Missiles to Iran Amid Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Security officials in Pakistan have dismissed recent claims suggesting that the country has provided Iran with non-nuclear ballistic missiles, describing such reports as unfounded...
Bilawal Warns of War if India Cuts Pakistan’s Water Supply
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that if India attempts to block Pakistan’s water, then war would remain the only option...
Karachi Police Shoot Dead Two Robbers in Encounter
KARACHI: Two suspected bandits were killed in an alleged police encounter and 16 suspected criminals arrested from different areas of the city. On Rashid Minhas...
Iran Detains Two more Suspects Alleged to Espionage for Israel
TEHRAN: Iran has detained two additional suspects on charges of espionage for Israel’s Mossad agency. According to Iranian media, the Iranian intelligence unit apprehended the...
FM Dar receives telephone call from his Turk Counterpart to exchange views over Israel aggression on Iran
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and exchanged...
13 Israelis killed 13, hurt 380 in Iran’s retaliatory attacks
Tel Aviv: According to an Israeli government statement, at least 13 people have been killed and 380 hurt in Iran’s attacks on Israel. Of those...
Israel urges citizens to take shelter after detecting new missile launches from Iran
Telaviv: The Israeli army on Sunday called on citizens to take shelter after detecting new missile launches from Iran toward Israel as the two foes...
Situation is fully under control after Israel attack on Shahran oil depot: Iran
Tehran: Israel attacked the Shahran oil depot in Tehran early Sunday, but Iranian authorities have assured that the situation is fully under control. According to...
Maryam announces to provide free higher education to children of registered industrial workers
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that workers are our pride and every facility including education and healthcare will be provided to them....
Govt initiates urgent measures to ensure safety of its citizens including pilgrims in Iran, Iraq: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has apprised that the government has initiated urgent measures to ensure the safety and welfare of...
Chopper crash kills Seven in India
DEHRADUN: Seven people including a toddler were killed Sunday in India when a helicopter ferrying Hindu pilgrims from a shrine crashed in the Himalayas, officials...
Father’s day being celebrated globally today
Islamabad: Father’s Day is being observed today across much of the world, a special occasion dedicated to expressing respect and love for fathers and to...
Pakistan extends felicitations to Bulgaria on 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Islamabad: Pakistan has extended warmest felicitations to the leadership and people of Bulgaria, on the landmark occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between...
Balochistan budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to be presented on June 17
Quetta: Balochistan government will present upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 budget on June 17. According to the Balochistan government sources, the budget overall volume is likely...
World Wind Day being observed today around globe
Web Desk: Global Wind Day is observed every year on June 15 to raise awareness about the power of wind energy and its potential to...
China’s Wang Yi slams Israel’s ‘brutal attacks’ on Iran
Bejing: China on Sunday strongly criticised Israel over its recent strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a violation of international law and a dangerous escalation...
Israeli death toll reaches 10, sustains injuries to another 200 after Iranian strikes overnight
Tel Aviv: The death toll in Israel from overnight strikes by Iran has risen to 10, as emergency workers on the ground continue search and...
If Israel aggression stops, our responses will also stop: Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran’s recent military actions against Israel were carried out in self-defence, amid ongoing hostilities between the...
Met Dept predicts rains in Karachi on Monday
Karachi: Meteorological Departmment has predicted rains in Karachi from Monday tomorrow. The maximum temperature is likely to remain 37 degree centigrade today. The met department...
Saudi Crown Prince telephones Iran President to condemn Israel’s attack
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, calling them a violation of international law. In a phone...
Iranian air defences down 10 Israeli aircrafts in one hour
TEHRAN: Iran’s Mehr news agency, citing Khatam Al-Anbiya Air Defense Base’s commander, has said that 10 hostile Israeli military aircrafts were shot down in various...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being observed today (Sunday). The day aims to highlight the necessity of protecting and supporting older individuals...
Iran fresh attacks on Israel kill 7, injuring more than 140
Tel Aviv/ Tehran: Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its...
On Trump’s Birthday, Netanyahu Celebrates US-Israel Alliance Against Iran
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warmly congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his birthday Saturday, highlighting the strong partnership between the two nations amid...
Ormer State House Speaker and Her Husband Killed in Home Shooting in Minnesota, USA
WASHINGTON: In the U.S. state of Minnesota, former State House Democrat Speaker Melissa Hartman and her husband were killed in a gun attack. According to...
Decision to Increase Cash Withdrawal Limit for Non-Filers from Rs. 50,000 to Rs.75,000
ISLAMABAD: It has been decided to raise the cash withdrawal limit for non-filers from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 Under the revised budget proposals for...
Israel plans Major Attack on Tehran Tonight, Netanyahu Issues Threat
WEB DESK: Israel has once again devised a plan to carry out a large-scale attack on Iran tonight. The Israeli Prime Minister released a video...
Meta’s 14.8bn dollar Scale AI deal latest test of AI partnerships
WEB DESK: Facebook owner Meta’s (META.O) $14.8 billion investment in Scale AI and hiring of the data-labeling startup’s CEO will test how the Trump administration...
Saad Rafique calls on Shehbaz, discussed political, economic situation
LAHORE; Former federal minister and PML-N leader Khawaja Sadd Rafique called on Prime Minister Shehabaz Sharif, both the leaders discussed overall political and economic situations...
Pakistan Expresses Full Support for Iran Amid Israeli Aggression.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the Israeli attack is a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and regional integrity. He added that the attack is...
Balochistan experience wild Earthquake
KARACHI: Earlier on Saturday, mild earthquake tremors were once again felt in parts of Karachi. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake struck at 9:54am...
Iran’s President telephones his Russian counterpart Putin
TEHRAN: In a phone conversation Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reassured Russian President Vladimir Putin that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. The discussion...
Dubai: 67-Storey Building Engulfed In Massive Fire, Nearly 4,000 people evacuated from skyscraper
WEB DESK: A fire severely damaged a 67-storey building in Dubai Marina on Friday, leading to the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents. Many tenants reported...
3 more Iranian nuclear scientists reported killed in Israeli attacks
TEHRAN: In a recent surge of hostilities, Iranian state media reports that three additional nuclear scientists have been killed in Israeli military operations targeting Iran....