ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has unveiled a Rs17.6 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26, laying stress on the government’s focus on economic stability and growth. In his budget speech in the National Assembly marred by the opposition’s pandemonium on Tuesday, Aurangzeb outlined key economic achievements, saying that remittances have reached $31.2 billion, with projections to rise to $37-38 …
ISLAMABAD: PPP Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday termed India a “belligerent power spinning out of control” as she responded to remarks by the latter’s Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on allegations of terrorism. Pakistan and India have been at odds since a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22. New Delhi, without any evidence, blamed Islamabad for …
ISLAMABAD: First Lady and MNA Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari has condemned the murder of teenage social media influencer Sana Yousaf in Islamabad, who was gunned down on the eve of her 17th birthday last week, saying that the incident should not silence girls and discourage from trying to achieve their dreams. Sana Yousaf was shot dead at her residence in Sector G-13 …
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has sought the presence of its jailed senator Ijaz Chaudhry during the budget session, which will commence today (Tuesday). In a letter to the Senate chairman, leader of the opposition, Shibli Faraz, sought the production order for the detained PTI senator. He said the matter should be dealt with as a priority and the senator’s participation should …
ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday conveyed his wishes to implement key decisions to boost bilateral ties with Pakistan, particularly in the field of trade, state broadcater PTV News reported. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Turkiye for two days last month and expressed gratitude to Erdogan for Turkiye’s support during a brief military confrontation with India. According to …
LONDON: Pakistan has called for “intervention” from global powers in resolving key issues with India amid ongoing tensions, members of a high-level delegation presenting Islamabad’s stance said on Sunday after landing in London. Earlier this month, Pakistan launched a broad-based engagement campaign in the United States to present its perspective on the recent conflict with India, and counter New Delhi’s …
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday met the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and expressed Pakistan’s gratitude for the kingdom’s support during “a difficult time”, a statement from the NA Secretariat read. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a two-day state visit to the kingdom and performed Umrah on the …
ISLAMABAD: The country celebrated Eidul Azha on Saturday, with leaders urging unity and selflessness, and emphasising the importance of promoting values of sacrifice, love, and brotherhood. Congregational prayers were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages across the country. Women offer prayers at the Badshahi Mosque during the Eidul Azha in Lahore, June 7. …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, for his role in ending the conflict between Pakistan and India last month. The prime minister, accompanied by his delegation, including the army chief, deputy PM and federal ministers, also performed Umrah on Friday when pilgrims performed the last major ritual of Haj — …
RAWALPINDI: Security forces targeted a group of terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Kolpur, Kachhi District, Balochistan, the military’s media wing reported on Friday. The operation, launched based on reports of the presence of terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna al Hindustan, was confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The security forces swiftly engaged the terrorists’ location, …