Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Pakistan considers Russian as a major global power: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari Extends Congratulations to Russia on its 35th National Day A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD – On the occasion of the 35th National Day of the Russian Federation, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari extended warm greetings to President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Ambassador in Islamabad, and the people of Russia. In his speech, President Zardari said Pakistan joins in celebrating the joy of Russia’s National Day, reflecting the friendly and growing ties between the two nations. He noted that Pakistan-Russia relations have steadily improved over the past years, basedRead More
Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: A New Cold Front in the Making
By Qamar Bashir While the world is already grappling with multiple wars—Russia’s relentless campaign in Ukraine, and a raging trade war between the United States and China—a new front of confrontation is brewing, and it may prove to be the most perilous yet. That front lies in Iran’s uranium enrichment program, which has again placed the region, and perhaps the world, on the edge of catastrophic conflict. The latest round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated through Oman, ended in a stalemate. The U.S. demandedRead More
At least 10 dead in Austria school shooting: mayor
At least ten people died on Tuesday after a suspected shooter opened fire in a school in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz, the local mayor was quoted as saying. Several students and at least one adult, as well as the suspected shooter, were among the dead, mayor Elke Kahr confirmed to Austrian press agency APA. School shootings are much more rare in Europe than in the United States but in recent years Europe has been shaken by attacks at schools and universities, that were not connected to terrorism. “Currently,Read More
Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveils Federal Budget 2025-26 amid challenges
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb is presenting the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26 in the National Assembly today. The budget session is being held under the chairmanship of NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Aurangzeb said he was honoured to present second budget for the incumbent government. He thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and others for their support in the budget. Speaking on the NA floor, the finance minister said the federal budget being presented at an “extremely importantRead More
Pakistan intensifies repatriation of illegal foreigners
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP/DNA):The Ministry of Interior on Tuesday announced a significant acceleration in its efforts to repatriate individuals residing illegally within the country. According to the Ministry, the latest phase of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), which includes the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, began on April 1, 2025. Since that date, a total of 216,103 illegal foreigners have been sent back to their respective countries. The Ministry stated that this recent surge is part of a broader campaign that started earlier. Since October 2023, aRead More
Extensive heatwave to continue till June 12: PDMA
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (DNA): The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid stepping out between 11 am and 5 pm as a severe heatwave continues to grip Punjab and other parts ofthe country. The heatwave is expected to persist until June 12. PDMA Spokesperson talking to a private news channel, he advised citizens to stay hydrated and follow health guidelines to ensure their safety during the ongoing heatwave and avoid direct sun exposure to minimize healthrisks. Read More