Political consensus in sight as centre, provinces to cut development spending for strategic initiatives
Govt may also allocate Rs3 trillion for defence spending and has finalised Rs50 billion relief…
Political consensus in sight as centre, provinces to cut development spending for strategic initiatives
Govt may also allocate Rs3 trillion for defence spending and has finalised Rs50 billion relief for the salaried class The federal government has slashed next fiscal year’s proposed development budget by Rs126 billion, while three provinces, except Balochistan, would freeze their uplift expenses at current levels to create around Rs500 billion worth of fiscal space…
FIFA World Cup 2026 nears kickoff
The World Cup will kick off in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and…
Jota will be in Robertson’s ‘heart’ at World Cup, says widow
The widow of the late Liverpool star Diogo Jota (C) believes he will be front and centre of Andy Robertson’s (L) thoughts when he captains Scotland at the World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: Diogo Jota’s widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his “heart”…
Bahraini commander lauds armed forces’ role in promoting regional peace, stability in meeting with CDF Munir
ISPR says two sides discuss matters of mutual interest, regional security and defence cooperation Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa on Tuesday appreciated the Pakistan Army’s role in promoting regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir….
Somali referee axed from World Cup
Omar Artan says, despite the circumstances, I am in a positive mood, and I am focused on the next challenges in my refereeing career. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on…
India breaks through Himalayan tunnel to China border zone
Since 2020, 3,000+ workers have excavated the tunnel beneath the 3,528m Zojila Pass near China border An Indian paramilitary personnel stands guard at the Zojila tunnel, India’s longest road tunnel project connecting Jammu and Kashmir state with the Ladakh region on June 9, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in…
AJK govt announces Rs10 million head money for information leading to arrest of four JAAC members
A key member of banned JAAC, announces complete disassociation; five suspects arrested from Muzaffarabad during IBO Commuters ride past security personnel as they patrol a street ahead of a protest by the banned JAAC in Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on June 7, 2026. Photo: AFP The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government…
WB trims $400m program rating
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has downgraded the $400 million Pakistan Raises Revenue programme to “moderately satisfactory” due to slow progress towards achieving even the downwardly revised goals of enhancing revenues and simplifying the tax system. The Washington-based lender’s decision to downgrade the loan programme by a notch once again underscores that increasing taxes and facilitating…
10,000 Pakistanis travelled to UK on student visas, applied for asylum, NA body told
Says illegal emigration bringing disrepute to Pakistan as several countries have raised issues with Islamabad Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday revealed that as many as 10,000 Pakistanis travelled to the United Kingdom on student visas and subsequently applied for political asylum. The details were revealed during a…
Viral video does not show firing on protesters in AJK’s Rawalakot; it’s from protest outside US Consulate Karachi
Video dates to March 26, showing clashes outside US Consulate after assassination of Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Multiple pro-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and anti-state accounts on social media platform X were sharing a video since Monday, claiming it shows Pakistani security forces firing directly on unarmed protesters in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. However, the footage is from…
