TEHRAN: Israel launched a large-scale military operation, named Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile manufacturing sites, and key military leaders. The strikes included air attacks and covert sabotage missions led by the Mossad, aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear program and strategic missile capabilities. Explosions were reported in multiple locations across Iran, including Tehran […]
Pakistan has been ranked at the bottom of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2025, finishing 148th out of 148 countries with a gender parity score of 56.7%. This score represents a slight decline from 2024 and marks the second consecutive drop since Pakistan’s peak score of 57.7% in 2023. The report […]
Pakistan is preparing to re-enter the commercial lending market with plans to secure $2 billion this month, aiming to raise its foreign exchange reserves to $14 billion. Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb informed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance that half of this loan would be guaranteed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the […]
On Friday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 Index plunged sharply amid escalating geopolitical tensions following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. The index initially reached an intraday high of 123,058.06 but fell by over 2,400 points to a low of 121,604.59, reflecting investor anxiety. The strikes also caused an immediate 8% surge in […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)-led Sindh government will unveil its provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 today in the Sindh Assembly. The budget outlay is expected to exceed Rs1 trillion, with a proposed 10 to 20 percent salary increase for government employees and a Rs5,000 hike in the minimum wage for laborers. The […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling them an unjustified and brazen violation of Iran’s sovereignty. He stated that these attacks have shaken the foundations of international law and the conscience of humanity, gravely undermining regional stability and international security. Pakistan expressed its solidarity with […]
In a stern response to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory at dawn, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the attack as a heinous crime committed by the Zionist regime. He described the act as one carried out with “satanic, bloodstained hands,” emphasizing the severity of the aggression against the nation. Ayatollah Khamenei warned that […]
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear bomb and expressed hope for returning to the negotiating table following Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said, “We will see,” regarding the potential for renewed talks. The White House announced that Trump would […]
Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with India to address longstanding disputes including Kashmir, terrorism, and water sharing. During meetings with the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, Bilawal emphasized that India’s unilateral actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty constitute a violation of international law. He stressed that […]
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab called for cross-party cooperation to address the city’s pressing challenges, emphasizing that unity is essential for progress. He formally requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to approve Rs100 billion in federal funding for Karachi’s infrastructure, healthcare, and sports facilities. Wahab argued that timely financial support would enable large-scale improvements in public services and urban development. Demonstrating his commitment to youth engagement, Wahab […]
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