Lahore (Report by Farzana Chaudhry) Acting Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Zaheer Iqbal Chanar, has said that relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan are rooted in brotherhood and mutual trust. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Speaker of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Nurdin Ismailov, who led a parliamentary delegation to the…
Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Russia, declaring that American nuclear submarines will be deployed close to Russian borders as part of a heightened deterrence strategy. Speaking at a press briefing, Trump claimed that his administration had successfully averted multiple global conflicts since he took office. “In just nine months…
Doha/Cairo,— Hamas has confirmed that it has received a new peace proposal for Gaza through mediators from Qatar and Egypt, marking a potential step forward in ongoing efforts to end the conflict. In a statement, the group said its negotiating team had been handed the document and would study the details carefully before issuing an…
Islamabad,— Pakistan’s economy is expected to record modest growth in the upcoming fiscal year despite inflationary pressures, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its latest outlook report. According to the forecast, Pakistan’s GDP growth is projected at 3 percent in fiscal year 2026, supported by gradual economic reforms and improved external financing. However, the…
Islamabad,— Pakistan’s federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar issued an apology to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in parliament on Monday after remarks by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz sparked tensions within the ruling coalition. Speaking during a National Assembly session, Tarar described the dispute as an “in-house matter,” stressing that political disagreements were natural…
Ottawa,— The Canadian government has officially designated India’s Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization, ordering the freezing of its bank accounts and the confiscation of its properties within Canada. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the decision, stating that the Bishnoi gang was responsible for spreading fear and intimidation within diaspora communities, and was linked…
KARACHI (International News Desk) — Pakistan’s anti-corruption authorities have opened an inquiry into the Sindh Textbook Board after allegations surfaced of serious irregularities in the awarding of multi-billion-rupee contracts for school textbooks. According to investigative sources, textbook printing contracts worth nearly 5 billion rupees for the 2025–26 academic year were allegedly handed to favored publishers,…
Islamabad — A local court in Islamabad has formally framed charges against lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari, daughter of former federal minister Shireen Mazari, and her husband in a case linked to a controversial tweet. Prosecutors argued that the couple’s statements on social media undermined the reputation of state institutions. The indictment was…
Ankara/Jerusalem (International Desk) — The Global Solidarity Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, is expected to reach the besieged enclave today. The flotilla consists of several vessels with volunteers and activists from multiple countries on board, aiming to deliver food, medicine, and essential supplies to civilians facing shortages under the blockade. Israeli authorities…
Washington, (International Desk) — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will impose a 100% tariff on all foreign films produced abroad and imported into the United States. “We will apply a 100% tariff on every foreign film sent to America,” Trump declared, framing the move as part of his broader economic agenda….
