The provincial budget for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to be presented after Eid-ul-Adha. According to Provincial Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam, the total volume of the upcoming budget is estimated to reach Rs 1,950 billion. Muzammil Aslam, who is the financial advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 will likely be unveiled after Eid. He added that between Rs 165 billion to Rs 175 billion are expected to be allocated for the Annual Development Program (ADP). However, the development budget for the merged districts will be finalized only after consultations and indications…
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The Bangladesh tour of Pakistan has officially been confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a press release on Tuesday, the PCB stated that Bangladesh will visit Pakistan later this month for a short three-match T20 International series. The announcement followed successful discussions between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Farooq Ahmed. The high-level meeting took place in Dubai, where both boards finalized the decision. According to the PCB, all three games of the Bangladesh tour of Pakistan will be hosted at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The series will take place within a narrow time window,…
India has denied any role played by the United States in arranging the recent ceasefire with Pakistan. New Delhi insists that the decision to end the hostilities was entirely bilateral. On the other hand, Islamabad has repeatedly credited U.S. President Donald Trump for helping de-escalate the tension. The ceasefire took effect on May 11, after intense military exchanges along the Line of Control (LoC). This heavily militarised boundary separates Azad Jammu and Kashmir from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Prior to the truce, both countries had been engaged in escalating conflict following India’s strikes inside Pakistan. India claimed these…
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their united front against terrorism and hostile propaganda designed to shake regional peace. This was stated by Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, during an interview with CGTN Urdu. He openly criticised baseless accusations made by a foreign country. Though he did not name the country, he made it clear that these claims lacked evidence. “These are part of a wider strategy to impose dominance in the region,” said Lt Gen Chaudhry. “But Pakistan has never submitted, and we never will. Our desire for martyrdom is greater than life…
Pakistan has firmly dismissed recent allegations made by a top Indian military officer, who claimed that Pakistan had plans to target the Golden Temple. The Foreign Office called the accusation completely false and entirely baseless. Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan responded sharply to the Indian claim. He described the remarks as irresponsible and fabricated, suggesting they are part of a planned campaign to tarnish Pakistan’s image. He said the statement was an attempt to distract from India’s own controversial actions. “These accusations about the Golden Temple are a smokescreen,” the spokesperson said. He highlighted two incidents on May 6…
Three Indian Sponsored Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations Security forces eliminated three Indian sponsored terrorists in Balochistan during two separate operations on May 17 and 18, 2025. These militants belonged to the so-called Baloch Liberation Front, an Indian proxy operating against Pakistan’s interests. In the first operation, Pakistan’s security forces conducted an intelligence-based raid in Gishkur, located in Awaran District. Troops received reports of Indian sponsored terrorists hiding in the area. As the forces closed in, the militants opened fire. A fierce exchange followed. One India-backed militant, identified as Younas, was killed on the spot. Two others were injured during…
In a horrifying incident of violence, six members of the same family were killed in the Khatko Pul area of Peshawar. The Peshawar family murder occurred inside the victims’ home. Among the deceased were three women. A seventh family member, a woman, was seriously wounded and rushed to Lady Reading Hospital. According to police sources, the shocking act of brutality took place late Sunday night. Investigators believe it was a revenge attack. The two families involved were neighbors. Initial findings suggest that the slain family had been accused of murdering a woman from the rival family. Law enforcement officials said…
The India Pakistan cricket conflict has once again overshadowed major Asian cricket events. According to Indian media on Monday, the 2025 Asia Cup—scheduled to take place in India—is unlikely to be held due to the ongoing tensions between the two nations. In response to rising political disputes with Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to withdraw from all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments. This includes both the Asia Cup and the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup. Sources claim the BCCI cited Pakistan’s leadership role in the ACC as a key reason for its decision.…
Pakistan Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to peace following the recent military conflict with India. However, they have also issued a clear warning that Pakistan will never bow to threats or pressure. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, told Anadolu Agency that peace remains Pakistan’s top priority. He stressed that no one should mistake Pakistan’s desire for peace as weakness. “The truth is, India is not the United States, and Pakistan is not Afghanistan,” he said. “India is not Israel, and Pakistan is not Palestine.” The Pakistan Armed Forces carried out a large-scale…
Islamabad – Pakistan and China’s growing defense cooperation has gained global recognition, with major international media outlets acknowledging its military success over India. According to The Economist, the partnership has shifted from strategy to battlefield dominance. This transformation was evident during the recent tensions between Pakistan and India. Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets and PL-15 long-range missiles played a decisive role. These advanced systems reportedly shot down several Indian warplanes, exposing weaknesses in India’s much-hyped Rafale fleet. The Economist further noted that China’s weapons faced their first major combat test in Pakistan’s hands — and passed with “remarkable success.” It credited…
