A deadly Iranian missile strike struck the Israeli coastal city of Bat Yam overnight, leaving at least four people dead and more than 100 injured, local officials confirmed on Sunday. Israeli rescuers worked through the early morning hours, searching the rubble of an eight-story building hit during the attack. Bat Yam’s mayor told Reuters that […]
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Sindh CM unveils Rs3,450 billion budget with record development plans
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented a record Rs3,450 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. He announced that the province plans to complete 1,460 development schemes this year, a significant jump from 603 last year. The chief minister emphasized that if the federal government releases full funds, the development budget may increase […]
Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks in call with Iran’s foreign minister
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday. During the phone call, Dar strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian territory. He expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over Israel’s actions. Dar said the attacks violated international law and the United Nations Charter. He called […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns Israeli attacks on Iran, urges world to act
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iran. He shared deep sorrow over the loss of lives. He expressed solidarity with the Iranian people, calling the attack a threat to regional peace. He said the strikes could make an already unstable region even worse. Shehbaz Sharif asked the international community and […]
Over 200 Gaza march supporters detained by Egypt ahead of protest
Egyptian authorities detained more than 200 pro-Palestinian activists before a major march toward Gaza. Police stopped them at Cairo Airport and conducted raids on several hotels where activists were staying. Organizers said the detainees include people from the US, Australia, France, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria. Police confiscated their phones and searched their belongings during questioning. […]
PTI protests outside Karachi court demanding Imran Khan’s immediate release
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh staged a major protest on Thursday outside the City Court in Karachi. The party demanded the immediate release of its founder, Imran Khan, and his wife Bushra Bibi. A large crowd, including PTI leaders, lawyers, workers, and supporters, gathered with banners and party flags. Protesters raised loud slogans against the government […]
Hope for Kashmir? Trump may step in to resolve Pakistan-India tensions
The U.S. State Department has hinted that President Donald Trump wants to help solve the long-running conflict between Pakistan and India. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Trump is committed to ending the generational dispute between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. She explained that Trump wants a permanent solution to their tensions, which have caused years of unrest. […]
Federal cabinet approves Rs18 trillion budget for FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the Rs18 trillion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The approval came during a key cabinet meeting held in Islamabad. According to official sources, the cabinet also approved a 6% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike […]
‘Build together, grow together’: Zardari highlights path to national prosperity
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has called for collective efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s economy and work toward national prosperity. Speaking at Aiwan-e-Sadr during a special Eid ul-Azha gathering with PPP leaders and workers, he emphasized that unity, development, and farmer support are key to achieving long-term stability. The president extended Eid greetings to the […]
Bilawal Bhutto warns India: ‘no compromise on water, it’s a matter of survival’
LONDON – PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly warned India that Pakistan will not compromise on its water rights, calling water a basic and vital need for the country’s survival. He said India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty is a clear violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Speaking […]