DG ISPR Rejects Separatist Agenda, Exposes India’s Role in Balochistan Unrest

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically stated that Balochistan is an inseparable part of Pakistan, dismissing any notion of separation. Speaking at the Hilal Talks forum, attended by over 1,950 senior educators, the DG ISPR accused India of financing and sheltering the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), labeling the group as “Fitna-e-Hindustan” (India’s […]

PSX Hits Record High as Budget Optimism, IMF Tax Relief Talks Fuel Rally

Investor sentiment received a significant boost on Tuesday as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to a record high, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 120,450.87 points, up 1.32% from the previous session. The rally was driven by growing optimism ahead of the federal budget, with market participants reacting positively to speculation about tax […]

Pakistani-Origin Cricketer Muhammad Abbas Earns NZ Central Contract After Stellar Debut

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has awarded a 2025-26 central contract to Muhammad Abbas, the Lahore-born all-rounder, following his explosive ODI debut earlier this year. The 21-year-old is among four new faces in the Black Caps’ contracted squad, alongside Mitch Hay, Zak Foulkes, and Adithya Ashok. Abbas announced himself on the international stage with a record-breaking 52 off 26 balls against Pakistan—the fastest fifty by […]

Punjab Bans Pigeon Flying, Fireworks Near Airports Under Section 144 Ahead of Eid

The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 within a 15-kilometer radius of all airports and air force bases across the province from June 5 to June 20 to ensure flight safety during Eidul Azha. The move comes as the improper disposal of sacrificial meat near airports attracts birds, posing a serious risk to aircraft. The ban also covers pigeon-flying, fireworks, drone usage, laser lights, and […]

CCP Slaps Rs375 Million Fine on Fertiliser Companies for Price Fixing

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed hefty fines totalling Rs375 million on six major fertiliser companies and their trade association for engaging in anti-competitive practices. In a suo motu inquiry, the CCP found that Fatima Fertiliser Limited, Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited, Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim Limited, Engro Fertiliser Company Limited, Agritech Limited, and […]

ADB Approves $800 Million Programme to Strengthen Pakistan’s Public Finances

ISLAMABAD – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $800 million programme aimed at boosting fiscal sustainability and strengthening public financial management in Pakistan, the Manila-based lender said in a statement. The newly approved “Improved Resource Mobilisation and Utilisation Reform Programme – Subprogramme 2” includes: “Pakistan has made significant progress in improving macroeconomic conditions,” […]

Seven Indian-Backed Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI – The Pakistan Army killed seven terrorists linked to “Fitna al Hindustan,” an Indian proxy group, in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. The operations were carried out in the Mach area of Kachhi district and the Margand area of […]

TikTok Star Areeka Haq Opens Up About Battling Depression and Support from Saba Qamar

Areeka Haq, one of Pakistan’s most popular digital content creators and social media influencers, has over 12 million followers on TikTok. She has also appeared in several music videos, including the hit song “Tum Tum” by singer Asim Azhar. In a recent interview, Areeka spoke candidly about various topics, including her struggle with depression. She […]

General Sahir Shamshad: Pakistan Relied Solely on Its Own Resources in Recent India Conflict

Rawalpindi – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, stated that Pakistan handled the recent military conflict with India independently, without receiving assistance from any external country. In an interview with a British media outlet, General Shamshad emphasized that all operations conducted during the 96-hour standoff with India were managed solely by […]

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Urges UN Action Over Indian Aggression in High-Level Meeting at Security Council

United Nations: A high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met with the President of the UN Security Council for June, H.E. Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana. The meeting is part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic engagement to address growing tensions in South Asia following recent Indian military actions. Bilawal Bhutto conveyed […]