The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday termed budget 2024-25 approval as not enough and demanded Pakistan to do more. The National Assembly (NA) yesterday approved the Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 with a total outlay of Rs18,870 billion. According to sources, IMF wants Pakistan to hike the electricity and gas rates from July 1 and immediately implement …

Community Midwives (CMWs) are frontline first contact healthcare heroes whose services are indispensable to healthcare service delivery. Empowering CMWs has led to positive family planning results in the districts of Matiari and Tando Muhammad Khan. “Building on the achievements of the CMWs Plus project, the government plans to replicate and scale it up across Sindh province”, stated Health Secretary Rehan …

Five Indian Army personnel were killed early on Saturday morning while engaged in a routine military training exercise with tanks, which involved crossing the Shyok River at the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) area of eastern Ladakh. Officials informed that a troop of Russian-origin T-72 tanks was engaged in the fording exercise. The Shyok River is a tributary of the Indus …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to leave for a three-day visit to Central Asia on July 2. The tour, which includes visits to Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, aims to bolster trade, investment, and diplomatic ties. On the first leg of the tour, sources said, Prime Minister Sharif, accompanied by a delegation, will arrive in Tajikistan at the invitation of President …

A high-ranking US State Department official has responded to the counter-resolution Pakistan passed on Friday in reaction to the one recently passed by the US Congress regarding Pakistan’s elections. The official also underscored the current positive trajectory of US-Pakistan relations. Elizabeth Horst, the principal deputy assistant secretary of state for south and Central Asian affairs, said the relationship between the …

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa asserted on Saturday that the constitution is flawed in neither substance nor spirit, but rather in its execution. Addressing a ceremony, the top judge called for measures to ensure women’s representation across all spheres of life. “There are many positive aspects of our culture that we often overlook. The first word revealed in the Holy …

Sudeepa Chatterjee, a host and actress from Bengal, has said that she has received several death threats following the viral success of a video in which she discussed a beef dish on a cooking show. According to Indian media, Chatterjee, who is from Kolkata, clarified that a contestant on a Bangladeshi show prepared a beef meal. She conversed with the …

Veteran filmmaker Sikandar Shah has unearthed the hidden details behind the marriage of superstar Humayun Saeed and his wife, Samina Humayun Saeed. Interview, Shah reminisced about a fateful encounter that forever changed the lives of the renowned actor-producer and Samina. It all began during a routine location scouting trip in Karachi’s vibrant Tariq Road area, where Shah and Saeed were …

WENCHANG, Hainan: China on Saturday successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of southern island province of Hainan. The satellite, Zhongxing-3A, was launched at 7:57 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a modified version of the Long March-7 carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. Designed as a communication and broadcasting satellite, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the international community to carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence under the new circumstances and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity. Xi made the remarks when addressing the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing. Chinese Premier Li …

HANGZHOU: Four people were killed and another four injured as a heavy truck crashed into four cars early Saturday morning in east China’s Zhejiang Province, local authorities said. According to the public security bureau of Nanhu District, Jiaxing City, the accident occurred at 6:27 a.m. at an intersection, when the four cars were waiting to pass. The truck driver, surnamed …

TEHRAN: Voting for Iran’s 14th presidential election started at 8 a.m. (0430 GMT) on Friday, after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash last month. “We start the elections” for the country’s 14th presidential elections, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said in a televised address. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cast the first ballot at a polling station, and made …

Home remedies such as diet changes, exercise movements, and massage may help relieve constipation in babies and young children. If these do not help, a caregiver may need to seek medical advice. Doctors typically define constipation as having bowel movements less than three timesTrusted Source per week and producing stool that is hard and dry or has cracks in the …

The National Assembly on Friday moved to pass the government’s tax-heavy finance bill for the coming fiscal year ahead of more talks on a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout as it seeks to avert a debt default for an economy growing at the slowest pace in South Asia. The government presented the tax-loaded budget two weeks ago, drawing sharp …

The 21-year-old, who comes from a military family, is the first Pakistani woman to qualify for Olympic shooting. Slowing her breath and focusing on a bullseye in her pistol’s sights, Kishmala Talat is aiming to become the first woman from Pakistan to win an Olympic medal. At the Paris 2024 Olympics starting on July 26, Talat will compete in the …

Indian TV and film actress Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. The 36-year-old actor issued a statement on her official Instagram account. She has requested for privacy and assured her fans that she would overcome this obstacle with the support of her family. “Hello Everyone, To address the recent rumour, I want to share some important …

Democratic US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump took the stage on Thursday night for a debate that offered voters a rare side-by-side look at the two oldest candidates ever to seek the U.S. presidency. Here are some of the major takeaways: Hoarse and Buggy Viewers learned little new about where both candidates stood on the main …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman has filed an appeal against the Supreme Court for canceling the bail of PTI founder Imran Khan in a 190 million pound case. NAB chairman filed an appeal against Islamabad High Court (IHC) bail decision The anti-graft watchdog chairman prayed court to accept the appeal against the decision of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). …

The Supreme Court has accepted the unconditional apologies of independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) MNA Mustafa Kamal in a contempt of court case. During the hearing held on Friday, the Supreme Court accepted Faisal Vawda’s unconditional apology and also withdrew the contempt notice issued against the two political leaders. The court directed the TV channels related …

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch categorically denied reports of an exchange of letters between Pakistan and India, stating that such claims are purely speculative and often propagated by Indian media without basis. She said Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed grave concerns over the ongoing conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir, emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence on Friday in Beijing. The following is the full text of his speech: Carrying Forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind Address by H.E. Xi Jinping …

Yoga Day celebrates the ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice of yoga. This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.” From maintaining a healthy weight to better mental health, yoga can boost your overall health in more ways than one. A sharp rise in incidents of heart disease has been observed …

The United States (US) has voiced its support for Pakistan in response to Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a new initiative aimed at combating militancy without disrupting civilian life. During a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller affirmed Washington’s stance, emphasizing the importance of promoting the rule of law and protecting human rights in counterterrorism operations. “We support Pakistan’s efforts to combat …

Pakistan has decided to participate in the talks on Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar, kicking off on June 30. According to sources, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, and Assistant Secretary for Western Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmad Naseem Warraich, will leave for Doha in the next few days and will represent Pakistan in the talks. The third …

A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Thursday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi’s pleas seeking suspension of their sentences in the iddat case. Additional district and sessions judge (ADSJ) Afzal Majoka announced the verdict, which had been reserved on Tuesday. The Islamabad High Court (IHC), earlier this month, had ordered the session …

A boy with severe epilepsy has become the world’s first patient to test a novel device implanted in his skull to regulate seizures. The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into Oran Knowlson’s brain, has reduced his daytime seizures by 80%. Justine, his mother, told the BBC that he was happier and had a “much better quality of life”. Oran, …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified efforts to meet its annual tax target for the financial year 2023-24 by issuing a directive to ensure the collection of duties and taxes. In a letter dispatched to all concerned offices, the FBR has mandated extended working hours for the final days of June. FBR offices across the country, including large …

During the hearing of the petition regarding the reserved seats of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in the Supreme Court on Thursday, the court said that it upheld the decision of the election commission, but did not say the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should be excluded from the elections. Nor did the Supreme Court meant to exclude the PTI from elections, …

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a special session of the National Assembly to discuss Pakistan’s foreign policy in light of a recent resolution by the US House of Representatives. Speaking on the matter on the floor of the National Assembly, Dar proposed a special session on the foreign policy where the government will explain …

Paris Hilton, the renowned reality star turned activist, delivered a poignant testimony before Congress, shedding light on the grim realities faced by vulnerable youth in treatment facilities across the United States. Hilton, a vocal advocate for reform in the child welfare system, shared her own harrowing experiences of abuse and neglect during her teenage years. In a compelling address to …

Cricket sensation Waseem Junior – known for his electrifying performances on the field – has embarked on a new chapter in his life by solemnizing his Nikkah. Waseem Junior, a dynamic player who has not only graced international cricket representing Pakistan but has also captured the hearts of millions in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), took to social media to …

The investigation into the murderous attack on salon owner and model Zainab Jamil has made significant headway, with police arresting five suspects involved in the case. The arrests were confirmed by SP Cantt Owais Shafiq, who revealed details of the suspects’ roles in the attack. One of the key suspects, identified as Zia, provided the motorcycle and weapons used by …

Credit to Reuters At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military launched a secret campaign to counter what it perceived as China’s growing influence in the Philippines, a nation hit especially hard by the deadly virus. The clandestine operation has not been previously reported. It aimed to sow doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines and other …

The construction of an ecological civilization is the foundation for human survival and development and occupies an important position in the overall construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics. This was the consensus announced in the Huzhou initiative at the 3rd Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA) international think tank forum with the theme of Chinese path to modernization: Green ecology and …

BEIJING: The Communist Party of China (CPC) will convene the third plenary session of its 20th central committee on July 15 in Beijing. The plenum, which will primarily examine issues related to further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, will last until July 18, according to a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Thursday. …

The government is likely to block bank accounts of non-filers and has also decided to fix the amount of sales tax on the import of mobile phones, replacing 18 percent sales tax under the amended Finance Bill 2024. Sources said that the proposal to freeze bank accounts of non-filers was part of the original Finance Bill 2024, but the same …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday invited the opposition political parties to join heads for a dialogue to discuss the ways to take the country ahead. “Let us sit together to take the country ahead. Let us talk for the betterment of the country. There is no other way forward,” the prime minister said addressing the National Assembly here. …

The United States Congress has refused to recognize the Pakistani elections held on February 8 as free and fair, calling for a comprehensive and independent investigation into the electoral process. In a resolution passed by the House of Representatives, an overwhelming majority of 368 members voted in favour, with only seven votes against. The resolution was announced by Congressman David …

The 1992 ODI World Cup winner player Inzamam-ul-Haq has raised allegations on the unusual reverse swing achieved by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who returned for his second spell in the 16th over. “When Arshdeep Singh was bowling the 15th over (16th), he was getting reverse swing. With a (relatively) new ball, is it too early to get a reverse swing? …

FIFA World Cup short video streaming platform Instagram used Pakistani folk singer Arif Lohar’s sensational song ‘Aa’ to celebrate and wish football legend Messi. Folk singer Arif Lohar also acknowledged the FIFA celebration of Messi’s birthday by highlighting the post on his Instagram status as well. Arif Lohar is a son of Punjabi legendry folk singer Alam Lohar, who changed …