Pakistan and law of mediation – World
PAKISTAN’S ongoing role in helping bridge differences between the US and Iran has attracted considerable attention. Given the depth of hostility between Washington and Tehran, even keeping channels of communication open is nothing short of an achievement. That said, an important aspect of this episode has received surprisingly little attention: it’s the significance — albeit […]
Kabul: ‘unable’ & ‘unwilling’ – Pakistan
IF Pakistan undertakes air strikes inside Afghanistan to decrease, degrade and destroy the capability of terrorist groups who carry out attacks on its soil, does it justify India’s stance of conducting strikes — similar to the ones it resorted to last year — on Pakistani territory? In my view, it does not. This is because, […]
Finance minister holds post-budget press conference
Budget delivers on commitment to shift from economic stability to economic growth, says Aurangzeb Finance minister holds post-budget press conference. Screengrab Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, flanked by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, and Head of the Tax Policy Office […]
Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown
Indian air force operates about 100 of them for military supplies, civilian aid in country’s remotest mountain areas An Indian military transport plane crashed on Saturday while landing at an air force station in the country’s remote northeast, the military said in a statement. The Russian-made Antonov An-32 “met with an accident today while landing […]
US plans big cut to fighter jets, warships for Nato: NYT – World
WASHINGTON: The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for Nato operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior European officials. The decision would limit Nato’s ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance, the report said. The US plan includes cutting the number […]
BUDGET 2026-27: Defence gets Rs3tr amid security concerns – Newspaper
• Increase comes amid tensions with India, Afghan border concerns• Allocation crosses 2pc of GDP after 17.6pc hike• Military spending makes up nearly 16pc of federal outlay• Rs967.55bn earmarked for salaries, allowances• Military pensions budgeted separately at Rs822bn ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday proposed allocating Rs3 trillion for defence services in fiscal year 2026-27, […]
Thousands rejoin AJK sit-ins after overnight dispersal – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: Activists and supporters of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), who had dispersed from sit-in sites on the outskirts of Rawalakot after midnight, regrouped at two locations on Friday afternoon, drawing thousands of participants despite official claims that the protest campaign had collapsed. Senior officials had claimed early on Friday that all three […]
Dar, Egypt’s Abdelatty discuss regional situation, peace efforts: MoFA
Both sides agree to remain in close contact, continue consultations on matters of mutual interest Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke late last night with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). In a post on X, MoFA said the two leaders discussed the latest developments […]
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz
US forces shot down multiple Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz People walk next to a symbolic mock-up of an Iranian missile, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration […]
Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first ever World Cup point – Sport
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto. The result gave Canada its first point in […]