Iran war fuels political backlash, inflation debate in the US – World
WASHINGTON: Rising inflation and persistent energy price pressures have sharpened political divisions in Washington, with Democrats blaming President Donald Trump’s Iran policy and trade agenda for worsening economic conditions for American households. The latest figures showing inflation at 4.2 per cent in May, compared with wage growth of 3.4pc over the same period, have revived […]
Protests block Karakoram Highway for third day over re-polling, delayed GB poll results – Pakistan
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Protests blocking the Karakoram Highway in Diamer and other areas continued for a third day against the repolling and delay in the announcement of official results in various constituencies. Yesterday, the Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission ordered re-polling on polling stations in Skardu-II (GBA-8), Astore-I (GBA-13), Diamer-I (GBA-15), Diamer-II (GBA-16) and Diamer-III (GBA-17) and directed that […]
Govt extends olive branch to opposition once again as Achakzai threatens boycott – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government once again extended an olive branch to the opposition for dialogue on important national issues on Wednesday, as National Assembly (NA) Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai threatened to boycott the House over unfulfilled promises. “I invited you on behalf of the government to come and sit together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
NEC meets as provinces step in to fund Centre
Approves Rs3.2 trillion development package with Rs920 billion provincial contributions ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) on Wednesday approved Rs3.2 trillion national development spending bill – 25% less than originally proposed outlays – after three provinces agreed to freeze their uplift expenses and give Rs920 billion as grant to the cash-starved Federation. The provincial development […]
Trump vows fresh Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump vowed fresh and “hard” military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, accusing Tehran’s negotiators of “playing us for suckers,” as tensions between the two countries surged following renewed hostilities and the collapse of fragile ceasefire efforts. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump confirmed […]
Pakistan urges US, Iran to ‘give peace a little more chance’ amid fresh round of hostilities – World
As the United States and Iran engage in a fresh round of hostilities, Pakistan has urged all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance. “As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our friends and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective […]
PSX turns volatile after retaliatory US strikes
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday as investors reacted cautiously to the escalating geopolitical tensions, triggering sharp intra-day fluctuations in the benchmark KSE-100 index. The market opened on a positive note, with the index gaining 25.95 points (+0.02%) to reach 170,356.51 at 9:44 am. However, investor sentiment stayed […]
Guinness seeks medical records after Pakistani surgeons perform 10 liver transplants in under 24 hours – Pakistan
LAHORE: Guinness World Records has sought medical records from the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI&RC) after its 120-member team of surgeons and support staff claimed a record-breaking achievement by performing 10 liver transplant procedures, including one on a nine-month-old child, in 23 hours and 20 minutes. A Guinness official said a […]
Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: A protest blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium for hours on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue. As football fans flood into tournament, co-hosted by […]
Finance minister Aurangzeb to present budget for FY2026-27 on June 12 – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present the federal budget in the National Assembly on Friday, an adviser to the minister has confirmed. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad shared the revised budget schedule in a post on X. More to follow Source Link