The presentation of the federal budget 2024-25 is likely to be rescheduled, it was learnt on Tuesday. Interestingly, it is also unusual that the budget strategy paper (BSP) for the next fiscal year has not yet been ‘shared’ with parliament, though it is more because of political uncertainties emanating from the legal status of reserved seats and because of the …

Islamabad police registered a case against an official from a foreign embassy, who allegedly ran over a police constable at Shahra-e-Dastoor, in the federal capital. The case was registered on the complaint of a traffic policeman at the Secretariat police station. According to FIR, a speeding car, driven by a third secretary of a foreign embassy in Islamabad, hit a …

The National Assembly speaker and Senate chairman offices have ‘handed over’ the copies of the cipher to the Foreign Office. The declassified copies of the confidential diplomatic cable were sent to nine top offices during tenure of PTI government, and only the Presidency had returned the copy by the time a case was registered against the ex-PM and former foreign …

Dengue cases are on the rise in Pakistan again as the country reported 2,795 fresh cases during past week, said sources within NIH. According to the sources within the National Institute of Health (NIH), dengue cases are increasing rapidly with the rise in temperatures in Pakistan. Balochistan remained the most affected province with 1,728 dengue cases during the past week. …

Pakistan hockey team ranking has been improved and the green shirts stood at 14th place from 16th. Pakistan defeated Canada 1-8 in the Nations Cup on Monday. The match of the national hockey team against Malaysia concluded in the draw. Pakistan defeated Canada in the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2024 game by 8-1. Rana Waheed Ashraf of the Pakistan Hockey …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) full court adjourned the hearing of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) appeal against the allocation of reserved seats to other parties till June 24. Justice Muneeb Akhtar said that depriving the political party of the election symbol was the cause of all the controversy as the Supreme Court had upheld the decision to withdraw …

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took against those who did not submit tax returns and so far mobile phone SIMs of 90,000 non-filers have been blocked in a phased manner. Data of 5000 non-filers are being given to telecom operators on a daily basis. According to the FBR spokesperson, the data was provided to the telecom companies in 18 groups. …

Indian actress Sanjeeda Sheikh had an amazing start to the year with two back-to-back releases. Starting from Fighter, which released in January, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, it was followed by her latest release Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The series started streaming on Netflix from May 1 and also starred Manisha Koirala, …

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a notification announcing an increase in electricity prices as part of the quarterly adjustment for the current financial year. The price hike is set to impact consumers over the next three months. According to the notification, electricity prices will rise by Rs1.90 per unit for the month of June. For the …

The Australia Champions are gearing up for an exciting journey to claim the World Championship of Legends title. The team, featuring ex-cricketing titans like Brett Lee, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, and others, is ready to bring another historic victory to their record. The tournament is set to take place at the iconic Edgbaston ground in Birmingham, promising a thrilling display …

ISLAMABAD: “We are coming with serious plans to make our friendship become much higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the deepest ocean of the world,” Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said. At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Sharif is on an official visit to China from Tuesday to Saturday. “We are two iron brothers, our friendship …

Credit to APP ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said on Monday that under the guidance of two leadership and strong support from the people of both countries, the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China would achieve complete success and become a milestone in the development of China-Pakistan relations. The ambassador in an interview with APP, …

The Chinese President’s new quality productive forces have become a hot topic in the regional as well as international mass media. It is a new concept which is based on superior innovations, modernization, digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, green technologies and above all human capital to achieve the desired goals of socio-economic prosperity, economic globalization and international cooperation in the days to …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) to play its role as a national strategic sci-tech force and make new contributions to the country’s great self-reliance and strength in science and technology. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, …

Pakistan and Korea have pledged to strengthen economic cooperation and to work collectively towards addressing mutual concerns for the benefit of both nations. The pledge was expressed at a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with Korean Ambassador and representatives of Korean Companies working in Pakistan in Islamabad today. The Minister underscored the significant macroeconomic improvements and noted the positive …

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) plea against the Peshawar High Court’s verdict that denied it reserved seats for women and minorities until tomorrow (Tuesday). The development came as the 13-member full court bench of the Supreme Court took up the SIC’s plea challenging the PHC’s judgment regarding the reserved seats. The …

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon Monday chaired a high-level meeting regarding dengue measures in the federal capital, during which officials reported finding dengue larvae at 600 locations across the city in just one week. The DC emphasized that controlling the spread of dengue required active participation from residents, said the ICT Administration’s Spokesman. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing …

Pakistan shines on the global stage as Gujranwala-based athlete Nooh Dastgir Butt secures the gold medal in the Hercules Columns competition at the Pahlavon Mahmud Strongman Games 2024 in Uzbekistan’s city of Khiva. Nooh’s remarkable achievement adds to Pakistan’s sporting glory and marks a significant milestone in his career. The weightlifter competed against wrestlers from 16 countries at the contest …

Netflix has renewed Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s massively popular global hit debut series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ for a second season. The show quickly rose to the top of Netflix’s global non-English TV chart in 43 countries during the first week of its May 1 debut, making it the most watched Indian series on the platform worldwide. Since its debut, the …

Pakistan cricket team’s batsman Azam Khan reportedly deleted all his photos and videos from the social media applications. Azam Khan used to upload videos and pictures of himself on social media, but for the past few days he faced severe criticism from fans due to his fitness. Azam Khan also faced criticism from the fans due to his poor performance …

The Meteorological Department has issued an advisory indicating that the ongoing heat wave is likely to end this week, bringing much-needed relief to residents across various regions of Pakistan. According to the latest forecast, upper regions of the country can expect thunderstorms from June 4 to 7. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is predicted to receive rain from June 4 to 8, …

The Islamabad High Court has suspended the sentences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan and senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the high-profile cipher case. A division bench of the IHC, presided over by Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb, pronounced their reserved decision. The court has acquitted both Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood of the …

Pakistan defeated Canada in the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2024 game by 8-1. Rana Waheed Ashraf of the Pakistan Hockey team scored four goals. Ghaznafar Ali scored two goals, Abdul Rehman and Abdul Hanan Shahid scored one each. Pakistan scored five goals in the last 9 minutes. Pakistani players performed exceptionally in the match. Japan defeated Pakistan in the …

Donald Trump said on Sunday he would accept home confinement or jail time after his historic conviction on criminal charges by a New York jury last week but that it would be tough for the public to accept. Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, four days before Republicans gather to formally choose their presidential nominee to face …

The coalition government is all set to present its first budget for FY25 on June 10, 2024, in the parliament. This timeline also correlates with the news, whereby, it was mentioned that the Staff Level Agreement (SLA) may be announced formally by the end of June 2024 or early July 2024, after assuring satisfactory compliance with prior actions and amendments in …

The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, has ignited global excitement. Google commemorates the event through a vibrant, cricket-themed doodle on its homepage. This year’s T20 World Cup 2024 is making history as it’s co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, marking the first time the event will be …

An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that Israel had accepted a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war now being advanced by U.S. President Joe Biden, though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work. In an interview with Britain’s Sunday Times, Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu, said …

Dinesh Karthik, the well-known Indian cricketer, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. In a social media post, Karthik expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent India, saying, “I consider myself among the lucky few to have had the chance to represent the nation.” Karthik’s career spanned across multiple formats, making significant contributions to Indian cricket. He played …

Actor Raveena Tandon faced a chaotic and violent incident in Bandra late Saturday night. Following accusations that her driver was involved in rash driving, a mob confronted Tandon, accusing her of abusing and assaulting women at the scene. A widely shared video shows the actor, dressed in white, pleading with the crowd, saying, “Please don’t hit me.” The situation escalated …

Colonel Dr. Helen Mary Robert has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier in the Pakistan Army, making her the first Christian woman to achieve this honor. With 26 years of dedicated service in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps as a pathologist, Brigadier Dr. Helen Mary’s promotion is a testament to her merit and the inclusivity upheld by the Pakistan …

The demand for government-supplied electricity has significantly decreased as consumers and industrialists increasingly switch to alternative energy sources, primarily solar power. The trend has been reported by various distribution companies (DISCOs) to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). Consumers across the country are moving away from the national grid due to the high cost of government-supplied electricity. Many people …

According to Reporters Without Borders, Kashmir has emerged as one of the most perilous regions for journalists. The media in this conflict-ridden area faces severe threats, including harassment, intimidation, and physical violence, compelling many journalists to resort to self-censorship for survival. In recent years, digital repression has become a powerful tool for the Modi government in Kashmir. Frequent internet shutdowns …

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al Maliki has released a special video message regarding the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 and expressed his best wishes for the Pakistan cricket team for the mega cricketing tournament. Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmad Al Maliki has said: “My message to my brothers of the Pakistan cricket team is that …

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja lambasted the Pakistan cricket team over their obsession with strike rate during the England series, he does not believe that the Men in Green have the mold of players who can perform at a higher strike rate consistently. Pakistan cricket team suffered a 2-0 series defeat against England in a four-match T20I series, just before the …

Pakistan ranks 101 out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In Southeast Asia, it stands slightly higher than Nepal (105) and Bangladesh (109) but significantly lower than India (39) and Sri Lanka (76). The TTDI is a component of WEF’s broader initiative aimed at fostering a more sustainable, …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has sent the Anti-smuggling Act 1977 to the Parliament for review with recommendation of amendment in the law, reported on Saturday. The apex court in its verdict said that the anti-smuggling law has scores of lacunae. “The anti-smuggling law only allows accused the right to appeal,” the decision read. “Denying the right to appeal to …

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday stressed upon making sincere efforts to become a member of G20, reported. Addressing a convocation ceremony of HBS Medical and Dental College, the deputy PM said that “Things are turning around and Pakistan is not more in isolation among the comity of nations as claimed by certain critics,” he added. …

Joe Biden’s support for Israel during its eight-month war in Gaza has spurred at least eight U.S. administration officials to quit, with some accusing the U.S. president of turning a blind eye to Israeli atrocities in the Palestinian enclave. The Biden administration denies this, pointing to its criticism of civilian casualties in Gaza and its efforts to boost humanitarian aid …

Pakistani actor and model Feroze Khan has begun celebrations for his second wedding. Recently, a short video featuring Feroze Khan with his new bride, Dua, went viral on Instagram, capturing the attention of fans and followers. In the video, shared by user Yasin Lakhani, he is seen wearing a stylish black outfit, while his bride, Dua, dazzles in a golden …

India voted on Saturday in the final phase of a long-drawn general election, held in record summer heat in many parts, as both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his challengers said they would win the polls centred mostly on inequality and religion. The seven-phase vote, in which nearly a billion people were eligible to cast their ballots, began on April …