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The Indian government has unveiled a record budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating $133 billion (approximately ₹12.2 lakh crore) for infrastructure and $85 billion (approximately ₹7.85 lakh crore) for defence. This represents an increase of around 9% in infrastructure spending and 15% in defence expenditure compared to the previous year.Presenting the Union Budget in…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, April 1, 2026: The Punjab government on Wednesday approved a comprehensive upgradation plan for 23 small industrial estates across the province at an estimated cost of Rs2.7 billion. The package focuses on providing missing infrastructure, utilities, access roads, and essential industrial facilities to enhance efficiency and productivity.The decisions were taken during the…

LOS ANGELES — Legendary Hollywood actress Diane Keaton, best known for her roles in “The Godfather” series and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,” has passed away at the age of 79, according to media reports. Keaton rose to international fame in the 1970s for her portrayal of Kay Adams in “The Godfather” films. Her performance in…

RIYADH/ISLAMABAD — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, along with several other Muslim-majority nations, have collectively rejected statements made by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, in which he suggested Israel has the right to control territories stretching from the Nile River to the Euphrates — a vision aligned with the…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE – Security has been placed on high alert across Lahore following the deadly attack in Islamabad, officials said on Friday.Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamiana said special security measures have been implemented at Imambargahs, mosques and other religious sites across the city.He directed law enforcement agencies to strengthen…