Iran warns Israel that it could face a harsh response if military attacks in Lebanon continue, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating a truce linked to a recent understanding between Tehran and Washington. The warning came after Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed at least four people in Nabatieh governorate. Lebanese media said separate drone attacks targeted vehicles in the towns of Mayfadoun and Shoukin despite an existing ceasefire. Iranian officials claim Israel has violated the truce dozens of times since the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was reached. Throughout negotiations with Washington, Tehran maintained that…
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Mardan killed three suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Shabqadar, while efforts continue to arrest other suspects who managed to escape. According to CTD officials, the operation was launched after receiving credible information about the presence of terrorists in the area. A gun battle broke out during the raid, resulting in the deaths of three key militants. One of the slain suspects was identified as Hayat Khan, also known as Hayatullah. He was a proclaimed offender and was wanted in connection with the Maulana Izzatullah target killing case. The second suspect, Asim, was allegedly involved…
Islamabad/New Delhi: Reports citing sources claim that India is preparing a new operational phase, referred to as Operation Sindoor 2.0, aimed at strengthening its security posture along the Line of Control (LoC) and advancing long-term strategic objectives. According to the reports, an alleged confidential document from India’s Ministry of Defence outlines directives linked to a broader review of the situation in Kashmir. The document reportedly instructs military leadership to assess current political, social, and security developments and develop a comprehensive strategy that includes a range of military and non-military options. The reported document states that recent developments have created conditions…
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s sole interest in US-Iran deal was achieving peace and stability in the region, senior security officials said on Tuesday, stressing that Pakistan was focused on meaningful diplomacy rather than seeking publicity. The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Iran had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Officials described the development as a major diplomatic success and said Pakistan had played an important role in facilitating dialogue between the two sides. According to security officials, Pakistan has been working as a…
At least five terrorists killed in Attock during an intelligence-based operation carried out by the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on the outskirts of the district on Tuesday, officials said. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched after authorities received credible intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. A fierce exchange of fire erupted when the suspects opened fire on the CTD team. Security personnel responded immediately, leading to a gun battle in which five militants were killed. Officials said weapons, ammunition, hand grenades and explosive material were recovered from the slain suspects. Initial intelligence suggests…
LOS ANGELES: Iran vs New Zealand produced one of the most entertaining matches of the World Cup so far, with Iran fighting back twice to secure a 2-2 draw in their opening Group G encounter at SoFi Stadium on Monday. The match attracted significant attention due to the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s participation in the tournament following tensions in the Middle East. In front of a crowd of more than 70,000 spectators, Iran showed resilience to earn a valuable point. New Zealand took the lead through Elijah Just, who scored once in each half and appeared set to guide his team…
Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the Punjab Budget 2026-27 in the Provincial Assembly on Monday, outlining a total budget outlay of Rs5.903 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget session began one hour and 40 minutes behind schedule under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. The proceedings opened with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Naat, and the national anthem. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended the session. Opposition members staged a protest as soon as they entered the assembly hall and continued chanting slogans during the proceedings. The protest intensified when the finance minister began…
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…
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…
