US President Donald Trump has announced a “warrior dividend” payment to US service members, in a speech in which he also defended his track record on the economy after 11 months back in office. In a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, Trump said cheques for $1,776 (£1,329) for 1.45 million US service members…
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) request to immediately remove the 18% GST on contraceptive products. According to sources, the IMF stated that such matters can only be considered in the upcoming budget. Previously, the Prime Minister had instructed that population control products should be made affordable…
The Afghan Taliban’s claim that Afghan soil is not being used by militant groups to carry out cross-border attacks has been rejected. In its 16th report, the UN Security Council Monitoring Team termed the Taliban’s assertion as “not credible” and warned that countries in the region are increasingly viewing Afghanistan as a source of growing…
World football governing body FIFA has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to FIFA, a total of USD 655 million (approximately PKR 183 billion) will be distributed as prize money during the 2026 World Cup. In comparison, the total prize money for the 2022 World Cup stood at USD…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine could lose additional territory if it fails to act on peace proposals reportedly associated with former US President Donald Trump. In a statement, Putin said that if the opposing side continues to avoid dialogue, Russia would pursue what he described as the “liberation” of territories through…
Sydney: The Australian government has announced strict action against individuals involved in promoting extremism, hate speech, and violence, including the cancellation of visas, following the recent violent incident in Sydney. Australian Prime Minister stated that laws targeting hate-driven rhetoric and the incitement of violence will be further strengthened. He emphasized that Australia will not tolerate…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Under the umbrella of the Punjab Family Planning Program (PFPP), the Health and Population Departments of Punjab have launched a new on-ground initiative titled “Behtar Qadam” to promote “Nayi Soch”—a new way of thinking about family planning—in Pakistan’s most populous province. Launched in November, the initiative is being…
Mauritius High Commissioner visits LCCI, calls for joint work in blue economy By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Faheem ur Rehman Sehgal has said that despite long-standing friendly relations, trade between Pakistan and Mauritius remains far below its true potential, stressing the urgent need…
By Dr. Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In a landmark initiative combining education, security, and technology, the Layyah Police have formally launched a state-of-the-art “Panic Button” system across public and private educational institutions in the district to ensure swift police response during emergencies. The initiative, led by District Police Officer (DPO) Layyah Hassan Javed…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, a dignified ceremony was held at the Central Police Office to affix promotion ranks to officers elevated to the rank of Inspector. During the ceremony, IG Punjab affixed Inspector rank badges to 67 promoted officers…
