An Air India plane crash shocked India on Thursday after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner went down shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, bound for Gatwick Airport in London, crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. There were more than 240 people on board when the tragic incident occurred. The plane had just taken off from runway 23 at 1:39 PM local time. Moments later, it sent a distress signal — a “Mayday” call. But after that, all communication was lost. The flight, operated by Air India, disappeared from radar just seconds into its journey, according to Flightradar24. Police reported…
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Bilawal Bhutto India War Warning has echoed across major global platforms. Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, issued a serious alert about rising tensions with India. Speaking to the New York Post, he warned that the chances of a full-scale war with India are higher than ever before. The 36-year-old PPP chairman blamed India’s recent moves for the crisis. He said New Delhi’s actions had dangerously lowered the threshold for military conflict in South Asia. The warning came after violence erupted in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Bilawal expressed appreciation for America’s role in restoring…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif UAE Visit began on Thursday with his arrival in Abu Dhabi. The premier reached the United Arab Emirates on a one-day official trip, following a special invitation from UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At Al Bateen Airport, Prime Minister Shehbaz was given a warm welcome. UAE’s National Security Adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, personally received him. Also present were Ali Ahmed Al Shamsi, the Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. Members of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi were also…
The KP Budget 2025-26 will be presented on Friday, June 13. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finalised an outlay of over Rs2.18 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. Law Minister Aftab Alam has once again been given additional responsibility. He will present the finance bill in the provincial assembly. Officials from the Finance Department shared fresh details about the financial plan. The new KP Budget 2025-26 is tailored to match the province’s shifting economic needs. It includes major funds for government salaries, pensions, and new development projects. The estimated total spending stands at Rs1,962 billion. With this, a surplus of…
India’s intelligence agency, RAW, has officially established a Balochistan Desk at its headquarters. This desk is tasked with spreading organized propaganda against Pakistan, using artificial intelligence to destabilize the country from within. The main aim of this digital operation is to create global mistrust toward Pakistan. The focus lies in promoting separatist narratives in Balochistan, discrediting Pakistan’s state institutions, and damaging its international reputation. The RAW Balochistan Desk has a specialized team that includes social media experts, AI engineers, and video editors. Together, they create fake videos designed to appear authentic. These videos include fabricated scenes of state brutality, false…
Tensions have risen sharply in Afghanistan’s Faryab province after the Taliban detention of several protesters in the Dawlat Abad district. According to Afghan media, the unrest began after young men were arrested for allegedly clashing with Taliban members over the harassment of girls during Eid. Eyewitnesses said the arrests triggered a public outcry. On Monday, a large group of demonstrators marched toward the district police command. They chanted slogans in support of former vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum, shouting, “Long live Dostum!” Several protesters entered the police compound during the demonstration. The protest quickly escalated. Taliban fighters, in response, began…
ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted the urgent need for tariff reforms, calling them critical for economic stability and export growth. Speaking at a post-budget press conference on Wednesday, he said such reforms were overdue by three decades. “These tariff reforms have been ignored for the past 30 years,” the minister stressed. He explained that the changes would not only boost economic progress but also help increase exports. The government has reduced tariffs to zero on 4,000 out of 7,000 tariff lines. The press briefing was delayed due to a walkout by journalists. Reporters protested the absence of…
WASHINGTON – The United States has hinted that President Donald Trump may step in to help resolve the ongoing Kashmir conflict, as tensions remain high between Pakistan and India following the Pahalgam attack. During a routine press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said President Trump has a track record of tackling deep-rooted international disputes. “He’s never shied away from difficult issues,” Bruce noted. “And the Kashmir conflict is no exception.” She emphasized that it should not be surprising if Trump offers to mediate. “He’s brought together leaders who once refused even basic talks,” she added, referring to past…
PESHAWAR – Panic spread across the city on Wednesday as a mild earthquake in Pakistan struck Peshawar. The tremor had a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter Scale. According to the Seismological Centre, the epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan. The depth of the tremor was reported to be 211 kilometres below the surface. This latest earthquake in Pakistan comes almost a month after a stronger jolt hit the region. That quake had a magnitude of 5.3 and affected Islamabad, Mardan, Swat, Swabi, Nowshera, and North Waziristan. Its epicentre also lay in the Hindu Kush,…
In a bold step to expand the tax base and crack down on hidden wealth, the Finance Bill 2025-26 has introduced tough new rules. These new measures come from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and target people who stay out of the formal tax system. According to the bill, “ineligible persons” will be blocked from high-value economic dealings. This includes the purchase or registration of vehicles, real estate, and financial securities. Only individuals who have filed tax returns for the last tax year—and who can prove their financial capacity through declared sources—will be allowed to make such purchases. These…
