Beyond the numbers
THE budget is here and the government has rarely looked happier. For a change, the budget-related press conferences were held by confident ministers, eager to answer questions. They pointed out that the petrol levy had not been increased (there were rumours to this effect) earlier. They boasted (rightly so) about the reduction in income tax […]
UK MP backs Pakistan’s response to attacks from Afghanistan – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has the right under international law to defend itself against attacks originating from Afghanistan, British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan Hamish Falconer said on Monday, while stressing the need for dialogue and regional stability. Speaking during a visit to Islamabad to discuss security concerns with senior Pakistani officials, the […]
Lukaku spoils Salah’s big day as Belgium and Egypt draw – Newspaper
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With […]
What we know about ‘14-point deal’ so far? – Newspaper
• Technical talks to begin this week• Geneva framework will be precursor to 60-day negotiations on N-programme, sanctions• Iran looks to administer Hormuz alongside Oman, wants ships to pay ‘maritime service’ fees MEDIATED by Pakistan and Qatar, a peace deal to end more than 100 days of war between the Iran and the United States […]
Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir cancels US trip after visa difficulties: Haaretz
Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly calls off family visit after being asked to appear in person for biometric fingerprinting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reacts as flotilla activists are detained by Israeli forces in Ashdod Port. Photo: REUTERS Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled a planned family trip to the US amid difficulties […]
GB election chief settles 14 petitions as Astore, Diamer seats remain undecided – Pakistan
• Maintains Form 47 results; final decisions on two key seats set for tomorrow• Re-polling suspended across some constituencies• LG polls postponed to Sept 27 due to Muharram GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Monday announced decisions on 14 critical election petitions, maintaining the validity of Form 47 results while deferring final verdicts […]
Eight crew believed dead in California B-52 bomber crash
Flight intended to support a radar modernisation program, cause of crash is unknown, under investigation Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, U.S., June 15, 2026, in a still image from an ALERTCalifornia fire surveillance camera. PHOTO: REUTERS Eight crew members […]
US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear
The agreement would extend a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the US-Israel war on Iran has been signed by the US and Iran, […]