CM, US envoys discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and US Consul General Kristin...
Politics
Aseefa Bhutto condemns murder of Sana Yousuf, decries rising misogyny
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady and Member of the National Assembly, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, has strongly condemned the brutal murder...
Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveils Rs17.573 trillion federal budget
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday unveiled the Rs17.573 trillion growth-oriented federal budget...
PPP rejects token increase in pensions, salaries: calls budget anti-worker
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Tuesday rejected the federal government’s proposed 7% and 10% increase in pensions...
Ambassador Mumtaz Baloch leads Pakistan delegation to 3rd UNOC3 in France
Paris: Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch is leading the Pakistan delegation to the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) being held...
Over 300 UK Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree with government’s Gaza policy
Birmingham: More than 300 UK Foreign Office staff, who voiced concerns about potential British “complicity” in Israel’s actions in Gaza,...
UK cyber agency pushes for ‘strategic policy agenda’ as government efforts stall
London: Following years-long delays in the United Kingdom bringing forward new cybersecurity legislation, what seems to be an increasingly exasperated...
Where the axe might fall in the UK’s spending review
Scunthorpe: The UK Treasury is poised to set out day-to-day spending and investment plans for all government departments on Wednesday,...
Kazakhstan congratulates Portugal on national holiday
Lisbon: The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on the national holiday, Portugal Day,...
France says it obtains Palestinian reform pledge ahead of conference
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has received a letter from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in which he condemns the October...
Italy: Citizenship referendum void after low turnout
Rome: A referendum in Italy on easing citizenship rules and enhancing workers' rights has been declared invalid. Around 30% of...
Government urged to address workers’ and salaried class demands in federal budget: Chaudhry Manzoor
Calls for at least 50% increase in salaries and pensions; 100% hike in EOBI pensions; minimum wage of Rs. 50,000...
Symbolic ‘reception’ for Sikhs denied permission to visit Pakistan
The government on Monday organised a symbolic ceremony for Indian Sikhs at Wagah Border, who could not visit Lahore to...
Pakistan to unveil national budget today as it eyes sustainable growth
Pakistan’s coalition government will unveil the national federal budget today, Tuesday, for the fiscal year till June 2026 with Islamabad...
Pakistan set to unveil Rs17.8tr budget 2025-26 with tax reforms today
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present budget 2025-26 with total outlay of Rs17.8 trillion in the National Assembly on Tuesday....
Pakistan agreed to truce with India for sake of dialogue: Bilawal
Despite having the upper hand in the recent conflict with India, Pakistan agreed to ceasefire on the condition of dialogue...
PPP urges govt to increase salaries, EOBI pension
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) urged the federal government to increase 50 percent salaries of government employees and 100 percent pension...
Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time, Japan says
Tokyo says it has conveyed an ‘appropriate message’ to Beijing over vessels’ movements. Two Chinese aircraft carriers have been seen...
Italy: Low turnout sinks citizenship, labor referendums
A referendum to ease Italian citizenship requirements failed on Monday due to low voter turnout. The result is a victory...
UN oceans conference underway in France
A five-day Third United Nations Ocean Conference is under way in French city of Nice.Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch is leading...
India-Pakistan conflict claims an unlikely victim: Himalayan pink salt
The recent trade ban comes on the heels of an armed attack in Kashmir in which gunmen killed 26 people.For...
Govt set to unveil Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq approves NA session schedule; Budget 2025–26 to be presented on June 10Pakistan will unveil its Economic Survey...
Pakistan National Assembly speaker meets Saudi crown prince, urges deeper ties at Hajj luncheon
The Crown Prince reaffirmed his commitment to addressing challenges facing the Muslim world Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq...
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan’s economy exceeds $410bn for first time
Industrial sector's performance improved; agriculture sector does not meet targetsPakistan's economy has surpassed $410billion for the first time as the...
Governor Kundi expresses grief over death of PPP leader Javed Iqbal Afridi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Kohat’s Information...
Hindu extremism growing threat to regional peace: President Zardari
Talking to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders and workers at President House here on Monday, Asif Ali Zardari voiced concern...
Chinese FM responds to query on whether China will expand more ‘green channels’ for rare-earth export approvals
In response to a media question on whether China plans to open the "green channels" to other countries or regions...
UK cracks down on rogue influencers
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken action against unauthorised financial influencers in a coordinated international crackdown, resulting in...
Pakistan delegation reaches UK after ‘successful’ talks in US
'Intervention' of global powers necessary to facilitate talks with India, neutral probe: Dastgir A high-level Pakistani delegation led by former...
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg in overnight raid
Israeli forces seized a charity boat attempting to breach Gaza’s naval blockade in a raid early Monday. The Madleen, carrying...
