Field Marshal Asim Munir received a grand welcome in the United States, with his arrival marked by a digital campaign on the world-famous Times Square in New York City. His visit, lasting one week, is reportedly on the invitation of the top U.S. military leadership. The Times Square display features vivid visuals of Field Marshal Asim Munir beside the national flag of Pakistan. The video tribute also includes his meetings with U.S. senators and heartwarming moments with Pakistani children. It reflects a vision of Pakistan as a forward-looking country, committed to peace, education, and technological progress. The campaign is running…
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As the Israel missile defence system faces one of its toughest challenges, Iranian ballistic missiles and suicide drones continue to rain down. Over the past two days, Israel has endured hundreds of aerial assaults. The ongoing strikes mark a new high in the military standoff between the two regional foes. Israel has spent decades refining its missile defence systems. These efforts began after Iraqi Scud missiles hit the country during the 1991 Gulf War. Since then, Israel has built a multi-layered shield with strong U.S. support. American forces have provided advanced anti-missile technology to strengthen the country’s security. An Israeli…
The Iran-Israel conflict took a dangerous turn on Monday as Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and the northern port city of Haifa. The attacks destroyed residential areas, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction. The world watched closely as leaders gathered at the G7 summit, deeply concerned that this decades-old hostility could spark a broader regional war. According to Israeli media, five people died and at least 90 were injured in central Israel. Rescue teams rushed to Haifa, where nearly 30 people were wounded. Fires erupted near a power station at the port, prompting urgent emergency response. In Tel…
Peshawar – 13 June 2025: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s much-celebrated Rs. 2.1 trillion budget for 2025–26 has come under fire for excluding major development projects for the Hazara Division and the Upper and Lower Chitral districts—two of the most strategically and economically important regions of the province. Despite heavy allocations for health, education, infrastructure, and law enforcement, not a single flagship project has been announced for Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Kolai-Palas, or the Chitrals, raising serious concerns of discrimination and regional imbalance in the provincial development strategy. While smaller allocations were made in general areas—for instance, a mention of some…
Peshawar – 12 June 2025: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated a record Rs. 276 billion to the health sector in the 2025–26 budget, reflecting a 19% increase from the previous year. The province aims to expand healthcare access, especially through the flagship Sehat Card Plus program. The Sehat Card budget for settled districts has been increased from Rs. 28 billion to Rs. 35 billion, while Rs. 6 billion has been earmarked for the merged districts. The program now includes free treatment for kidney, liver, and heart diseases, as well as bone marrow transplants and cochlear implants. A new life…
Peshawar – 12 June 2025: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presented a historic Rs. 2.1 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025–26, achieving a surplus of Rs. 157 billion. Despite economic pressure and limited federal cooperation, the province has claimed strong fiscal discipline under the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The budget includes Rs. 1.415 trillion in current expenditures and Rs. 547 billion in development spending. The government emphasized that this was not just a financial plan, but a roadmap for the public’s prosperity and the province’s economic growth. Key revenue sources include Rs. 1.5 trillion in federal receipts,…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Friday harshly condemned the Israel attack on Iran, calling it an unjustified and unlawful act of aggression. In an official statement, the Foreign Office said the Israeli strikes violated Iran’s sovereignty and territorial borders. It added that this assault clearly defied the UN Charter and international law. “Iran holds the right to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” the statement emphasized. Earlier on Friday, Israel launched a wide-scale military operation against Iran. According to Tel Aviv, the strikes targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile sites, and senior military figures. Israel claimed it was the…
Israel carried out major airstrikes on Iran early Friday. The assault targeted Iran’s nuclear sites, missile factories, and top military officials. Israeli authorities said this was the beginning of a long campaign. Their goal is to stop Tehran from making a nuclear weapon. Explosions were reported across Iran, including at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Israel declared a state of emergency in preparation for a possible counterattack. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed that Commander Hossein Salami was killed. State TV also reported that their headquarters in Tehran had been struck. In the capital, missiles hit residential areas, killing several children. Prime…
Oil prices soared on Friday after Israel launched military strikes against Iran. The sharp escalation in Middle East tensions triggered fears of a supply shock. Crude markets reacted instantly. Brent crude spiked by $6.29, a jump of 9.07%, reaching $75.65 per barrel by 0315 GMT. At one point, it peaked at $78.50 — the highest since January 27. US West Texas Intermediate crude followed the same trend. It climbed $6.43, or 9.45%, to $74.47 per barrel. Earlier, it hit $77.62, marking its strongest level since January 21. These dramatic swings in oil prices mirrored the 2022 surge, when Russia invaded…
Israel attacks Iran in what officials called a long-term military campaign aimed at crippling Tehran’s nuclear program. On Friday, Israel struck nuclear plants, missile production units, and military personnel across multiple locations in Iran. The operation was launched with the stated goal of stopping Iran from developing atomic weapons. Reports from Iranian media and eyewitnesses confirmed explosions at several sites. One of the major blasts took place at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. The situation on the ground grew tense as Israel announced a nationwide emergency, anticipating Iranian retaliation. In one of the deadliest blows, Major General Hossein Salami, Chief…
