Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election and swearing-in ceremony. Sharif conveyed his message of felicitation to Modi through his social media account on X, marking a diplomatic gesture between the two neighboring countries. Narendra Modi was sworn in as the prime minister of India for the third consecutive term …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the federal to pay three million rupees in compensation to the father of the missing person named Haroon Muhammad ahead of the next hearing. IHC Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb heard the petition related to the recovery of Haroon Muhammad, missing since July 2009. The court ordered that the federal government should pay Rs3 …

The Islamabad High Court has issued a written decision addressing the petition for the recovery of Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad, who has been missing since May 15. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani released a four-page judgement in Urdu, concluding that Farhad was forcibly disappeared and that state agencies have failed in their duty to recover him. The decision highlights that Ahmed …

The federal government has given conditional permission to export 150,000 metric tons of sugar at the demand of sugar mill owners. In the Sugar Advisory Board meeting presided over by the federal minister of industry and production. Federal Minister of Industry and Production Rana Tanveer chaired the Sugar Advisory Board meeting The Punjab government and the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association …

The State Bank of Pakistan Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday reduced the policy rate by 150 bps to 20.5 percent, effective from June 11, 2024. The MPC noted that while the significant decline in inflation since February was broadly in line with expectations, the May outturn was better than anticipated earlier. The Committee assessed that underlying inflationary pressures are …

Horsemen compete during a tent pegging competition in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on June 9, 2024. In tent pegging, a horseman gallops and uses a sword or a lance to pierce, pick up and carry away a wooden peg. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) Horsemen prepare for a tent pegging competition in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on June 9, 2024. In tent pegging, …

The situation in Chaman began to normalise on Saturday following three days of violent protests and clashes between demonstrators and security forces, which resulted in several arrests, and injuries on both sides. Although protesters continued their sit-in on the Chaman-Kandahar highway near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, no violence was reported throughout the day. Sources said that protesters, representing various parties in …

France’s experts on Sunday visited Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore airports ahead of installation of Electronic gates (E-gates). As per details, Aviation Division and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) officials briefed the foreign experts about the installation of the e-gates at Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore airports. The installation of E-gates will eliminate the hassle of the travelers as they don’t need …

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has released a report revealing that 15 attacks have been carried out on polio vaccination teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the report, 13 police officers have been martyred and 36 injured while providing security for polio vaccination teams. The report states that three attacks each were carried out in Bannu, Bajaur, and Tank, while …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded more tax collection from provinces and imposition of the agriculture tax. Official sources said that the IMF has urged for imposition of tax on the agriculture income adding that the farm sector paying low tax in Pakistan over its share of income. The monetary fund has also advised the government to use the …

PTI leader Hammad Azhar and 45 other party leaders have been booked in case pertaining to speeches against the government. As per details, former MNA Shaukat Bhatti, MPA Zamir Hussain, and district president Imran Haydar have been named in a case filed by the police for anti-government speeches. According to the FIR, Hammad Azhar is accused of delivering a speech …

The recent election victory of Narendra Modi has raised significant concerns among India’s Muslim community. Modi, who has been a polarizing figure since his first term in 2014, has often faced criticism for his government’s stance towards minorities, particularly Muslims. During his election campaign, Modi’s rhetoric included references to Muslims as “infiltrators,” particularly noted during a rally in Rajasthan. This …

Virgin Galactic flew four tourists to the edge of space and back aboard its spaceplane, marking the second flight this year, the Richard Branson-founded company said on Saturday. The Galactic 07 mission carried Turkish, U.S. and Italian passengers to an altitude of about 55 miles (88.51 km) on a flight lasting slightly more than an hour. The space tourism company …

Pakistan’s middle class should not expect much relief from the budget which is being prepared on IMF strict conditions as the government is all set to increase price of electricity and gas and impose taxes in the new financial year budget 2024-25. The government is preparing a federal budget for FY24-25 to secure a bailout package of up to $8 …

In an effort to curb the annual $23 billion loss due to smuggling, the government has introduced stricter regulations at its border crossings, including the implementation of a one-document regime. This move is part of broader measures to address the country’s severe economic challenges. Following the successful fencing of the border with Afghanistan, authorities have decided to enforce the one-document …

Former tennis star of India Sania Mirza announced that she has been blessed with the incredible opportunity to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj. In a post on the short-video streaming platform Instagram, former wife of the cricketer Shohaib Malik said: “As I prepare for this transformative experience, I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any wrongdoings and shortcomings.” …

The biggest and showpiece match of the T20 World Cup between arch-rivals Pakistan and India will be played today at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. The traditional rivals will compete in New York at 7:30 pm (PST). Pakistan got an opportunity to take out the anger of defeat against America on India. All eyes are on the …

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to POWERCHINA for its long-standing contributions to Pakistan’s energy and power infrastructure development. According to a statement released by POWERCHINA, Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of POWERCHINA paid a formal visit to Prime Minister during his visit to Beijing, China. The statement told that POWERCHINA has actively participated in the construction of the China …

Muhammad Zubair, former governor of Sindh and former spokesperson of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, left the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and announced to unveil the future political road map soon. He said political people could not remain silent. Muhammad Zubair is a prominent political figure in Pakistan associated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party. He has held significant positions both …

SHANGHAI: Close attention is being paid to whether or not the European Commission will impose additional tariffs on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) after its anti-subsidy investigation. From a protectionist perspective, additional tariffs may offer a temporary shield for European automakers. But in the long run, they will ultimately erode their competitiveness on the global stage. Before going deeper …

CHONGQING: Three people have been confirmed dead after a dragon boat capsized in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, local authorities said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Xiushan County, when the crew on the boat was training for a local dragon boat race and many of them were not wearing life jackets. After the incident, one person was …

BEIJING: China’s natural gas consumption saw strong growth in the first four months of 2024, with the country intensifying its green development efforts, official data showed. The apparent consumption of natural gas in this period totaled 143.73 billion cubic meters, up 11.9 percent year on year, according to the National Development and Reform Commission. In April alone, consumption rose by …

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called on the international community to take urgent actions to save the troubled oceans. “The ocean sustains and enhances all life on Earth, but our ocean is in trouble. And we only have ourselves to blame,” the top UN official said in a message for World Oceans Day, observed annually on June …

VIENTIANE: A grand event has been held in Lao capital Vientiane to celebrate the recognition of Laos’ traditional craft of Naga motif weaving by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The event, held from June 6 to 9, showcased the Naga motif in Laos through displays, a fashion …

Intermittent fasting is a very popular health and fitness trend that many use for weight loss. There are many types of intermittent fasting practices and one meal a day (OMAD) is one of these. OMAD is also known as 23:1 intermittent fasting. It is usually practised to lose body fat. This diet plan makes you eat just one meal per …

A shocking increase was reported in the number of dog bite cases as 7,957 cases were reported in one week across Pakistan citing National Institute of Health (NIH) sources. According to sources, the increase in cases calls for prompt and urgent measures to address the stray dog population and ensure public safety. In a concerning surge of dog bite cases, …

With a renewed ceasefire push in the eight-month-old Gaza war stalled, Israeli forces bombarded central and southern areas again on Friday, killing at least 28 Palestinians, and tank forces advanced to the western edges of Rafah. U.S.-backed Qatari and Egyptian mediators have tried again this week to reconcile clashing demands preventing a halt to the hostilities, a release of Israeli …

Indian singer and musician Vishal Dadlani has stepped forward to support a female security officer who slapped Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. The incident, which occurred due to a disagreement over Ranaut’s remarks about farmers, led to the suspension of the officer, identified as Kalwinder Kaur, by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Kangana Ranaut, known for her …

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub has announced the appointment of Zartaj Gul as the new parliamentary leader on behalf of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in the National Assembly. In a statement, Omar Ayub confirmed that Zain Qureshi and Ahmed Chattha will serve as deputy parliamentary leaders alongside Zartaj Gul. Ayub also highlighted that the …

The Defamation Bill 2024, passed by the Punjab Assembly, has officially become law after being signed by Acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. This development occurred following the departure of Punjab Governor Salim Haider abroad, who had expressed reservations about the bill. The bill had been pending the governor’s assent, for several days after being passed by the Punjab Assembly. …

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Sindh has issued a warning that Karachi is expected to experience more than normal rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, with forecasts indicating an over-100% increase in rainfall between July and August. This alarming prediction was discussed in a meeting chaired by Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi. Citizens say that the heavy rains …

As cricket fans eagerly await the highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and India, concerns have emerged within the Pakistani camp regarding the fitness of all-rounder Imad Wasim. Sources close to the team have revealed that Imad Wasim has not fully recovered from his health issues, prompting the team management to consider sending him back after the match against India on …

President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval for the establishment of the National Economic Council (NEC), a pivotal step towards bolstering economic governance in Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been appointed as the chairman of the NEC, while the four chief ministers will also be part of the council, ensuring representation from all provinces. Additionally, Prime Minister Sharif …

The government has decided to significantly boost the development budget for the Ministry of National Food Security in the upcoming fiscal year, allocating an additional Rs3.71 billion. This increase will see the food security budget rise from Rs8.85 billion to Rs12.56 billion. The new budget allocation includes funds for both new and ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the country’s food …

South Africa Champions are thrilled to announce their participation in the highly anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL), set to take place from 3rd July to 13th July 2024. The prestigious tournament will be hosted at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium and Northamptonshire Stadium in England. WCL is a unique cricket league featuring six teams from six cricketing powerhouses: South Africa, …

SHANGHAI: More than 1,000 enterprises, including nearly 260 Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders, have signed up for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the CIIE Bureau said on Friday. An exhibition area of 325,000 square meters has been booked for the expo, according to the bureau. This year, the expo’s technology and equipment exhibition area will, for the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Friday. Pointing out that China and Pakistan are good neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, good friends who share faith and righteousness, good partners who help each other, and good brothers who share weal and woe, Xi said the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership had …

Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis increased by 54 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $3.2 billion in May 2024 compared to inflows of $2.1 billion registered in the same period last year, according to the data on remittances released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. This is the highest-ever inflow of remittances recorded for a singly month. On a …

Pakistan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2025-2026, receiving overwhelming support in the elections held by the UN General Assembly in New York today. We are grateful to all members of the UN General Assembly for their confidence in Pakistan and for electing it as a non-permanent member of …

India’s Narendra Modi was formally elected on Friday by lawmakers of his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to be prime minister for a historic third consecutive term, as the world’s most populous nation returns to government by coalition. Modi will next meet President Droupadi Murmu later in the day and present his claim to form a new government, with a spokesperson …