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 […]

Trump Allegedly Blocks Tesla’s Manufacturing Entry into India, Says Indian Minister

According to Indian media outlet The Wire, U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly prevented Elon Musk’s Tesla from establishing a manufacturing plant in India. India’s Minister for Heavy Industries, H. D. Kumaraswamy, stated in a press conference that Tesla has shown no interest in setting up local production in India. He also unveiled a new […]

24 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attack on Aid Distribution Site in Rafah

At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli shooting at an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, according to the enclave’s health ministry, as reported by Reuters. The attack targeted an aid point established by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Many others were injured in the incident, with at least one person reported […]

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PCB Summons Top White-Ball Performers for Assessment Camp in Lahore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called up 22 top white-ball performers for a short assessment camp scheduled for June 3, 4, and 5 in Lahore. The list includes players who have impressed in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and domestic cricket. The selected players include Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Saud Shakeel, Shahid Aziz, Abbas […]

IG Sindh Reviews Malir Jailbreak Incident, Vows Swift Action

Karachi: Inspector General (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon visited Malir Jail and held a telephonic conversation with IG Prisons Sindh, Qazi Nazir, regarding the recent jailbreak incident. According to SSP Malir, detailed updates on the police response and the re-arrest of escaped inmates were shared. Following the incident, the area around the jail was immediately […]

PM Shehbaz Orders Fast-Track Completion of Diamer Bhasha Dam

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate removal of all obstacles to ensure the early completion of the Diamer Bhasha Dam project. Chairing a high-level meeting on the Diamer Bhasha Dam and other water resource projects, the Prime Minister emphasized that such initiatives should be treated as a top priority to enhance energy […]