Islamabad: The federal government has decided to launch the 100 MW solar energy project in Gilgit-Baltistan to expand clean and reliable electricity access in the region. A review meeting was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where officials were briefed on the progress of solar energy initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan. Officials told the prime minister that an 18-megawatt solar project for government buildings will be completed by December 2026. Work is also underway on an 82-megawatt solar scheme aimed at supplying electricity to homes in Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas, and Khaplu. The prime minister directed authorities to…
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Field Marshal Asim Munir trending on X after social media users widely shared posts praising Pakistan’s role in the reported US-Iran peace developments and calling for international recognition of the country’s military leadership. The trend gained momentum on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after reports emerged about a US-Iran peace agreement framework. Users linked Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement to the easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir became a central focus of online discussion, with many users describing him as a key figure behind what they called Pakistan’s effective diplomatic outreach. Hashtags supporting the Army Chief began…
The Punjab government is set to present the Punjab Budget 2026-27 today during the 43rd session of the Punjab Assembly. Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman will table the annual financial statement for the new fiscal year, the supplementary budget for FY2025-26, and the Punjab Finance Bill 2026. He is also expected to present proposed amendments to the Punjab Sales Tax on Services Act, 2012, along with the province’s Fiscal Risk Statement. According to official sources, the Punjab Budget 2026-27 is expected to exceed Rs5.3 trillion. The province is likely to receive around Rs4.4 trillion under the National Finance Commission…
A US-Iran ceasefire deal has been signed, according to US President Donald Trump, marking the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began earlier this year. Speaking after arriving in France for the G7 summit, Trump said the agreement had been finalized and that US Vice President JD Vance would attend a formal signing ceremony in Geneva later this week. The agreement extends the fragile ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days and allows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that carries a significant share of global oil supplies. The conflict has claimed at…
DHAKA: A Bangladesh-India diplomatic row has intensified after Bangladesh summoned a senior Indian diplomat in Dhaka to protest the treatment of a government adviser who was reportedly detained and questioned for several hours at New Delhi airport. Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman described the incident as “unexpected and unfortunate.” The government formally conveyed its concerns to Indian Deputy High Commissioner Pawan Badhe during a meeting late Monday. According to officials, government strategy adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped upon arrival in New Delhi while travelling to attend a conference. Authorities questioned him for several hours before allowing him to continue…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic outlook 2027 could improve following the end of the conflict between the United States and Iran, but it is still too early to revise official budget projections, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. Speaking to Reuters shortly after Washington and Tehran signed an agreement to end hostilities, Aurangzeb said the damage caused to energy infrastructure during the conflict would continue to affect supply chains and inflation in the near term. He said the government had been closely monitoring the possible economic consequences if the conflict continued. While the ceasefire offers positive prospects for Pakistan’s economy, the country still…
A PAF trainer aircraft crash near Mardan on Monday claimed the lives of two military pilots during a routine training mission, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The pilots were identified as Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah of the Pakistan Air Force and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of the Pakistan Navy. Both officers embraced martyrdom in the accident. The military’s media wing said Air Headquarters has constituted a board of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, the services chiefs and all ranks of the Pakistan…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of a landmark agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending a conflict that has lasted for more than three months. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister said the ceremony would take place in Geneva on June 19 and described it as a historic moment for peace and diplomacy. The agreement provides a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. The conflict began in late February…
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary US-Iran ceasefire agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and restoring stability to global energy markets, officials from both countries said. The framework agreement marks the most significant breakthrough since the war began in February following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives, disrupted regional security, and shaken international oil markets. Pakistan played a key mediating role in the negotiations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that both sides had agreed to an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday renewed his call for a “Charter of Democracy” and a Charter of Economy, urging the opposition to work together for national unity and long-term political stability in Islamabad. Addressing the National Assembly a day after the federal budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year was presented, he said Pakistan’s progress depends on cooperation beyond political divides. He stressed that the Charter of Democracy is essential to strengthen democratic continuity and reduce political tension. The prime minister said he had repeatedly invited the opposition for dialogue, adding that ensuring balanced development across all provinces remains his…
