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Sindh CM presents Rs3.56tr budget, seeks 7% hike in salaries
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, proposing a 7% increase in salaries and pensions for provincial government employees. Delivering his budget speech, CM Murad expressed gratitude for presenting Sindh’s budget for the 12th time. During the budget session, opposition lawmakers staged a protest in the assembly, raising slogans of “rejected, rejected” as the chief minister continued his address. The Sindh CM presented a budget worth Rs3.562 trillion for the new financial year, saying theRead More
Bilawal meets PM; greets on ME diplomacy
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad. Accompanying the PPP Chairman were Senator Sherry Rehman and Member of the National Assembly Syed Naveed Qamar. During the meeting, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari praised the Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in promoting global peace, particularly in the context of the Middle East situation. The two leaders also discussed political and national matters of mutual interest, reviewing theRead More
IHC disposes of petition after PTI founder Signs Power of Attorney
ISLAMABAD, JUN 17: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking signatures of PTI founder Imran Khan on a power of attorney required for filing an appeal before the Supreme Court, after the signed document was provided to the petitioner. During the hearing before Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, the petitioner withdrew the case on the grounds that the relief sought had already been granted. Advocate General Islamabad Naveed Hayat Malik informed the court that the order had been complied with and submitted a report confirming thatRead More
Turkish defence delegation visits NDMA, pledges disaster aid boost
ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 JUN (DNA) — A high-level Turkish defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Fedai Ünsal, Vice Chief of Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, visited the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in disaster management, emergency response and climate resilience. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on NDMA’s technology driven disaster management architecture, including its multi hazard early warning systems, real time data integration platforms, risk assessment frameworks, Pakistan Disaster Lens (PDL),Read More
Behave or be ready for bombs, Trump to Iran
The threat of military action, coupled with disputes over the scope of the MoU, raises questions about whether the two sides can move toward a sustainable agreement Centreline Report WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to start “dropping bombs” if Tehran does not “behave.” The remarks underscore escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, as both sides continue to spar over regional influence and security concerns. Speaking to reporters, Trump clarified that the recent agreement under discussion with Iran is “not final,” describing itRead More
Chakwal killing: Australian-Pakistani girl suffered 11 bullet wounds, says report
CHAKWAL: The post-mortem report of nine-year-old Hania Adeel — who was killed in a firing incident involving Crime Control Department (CCD) officials in Punjab’s Chakwal on June 10 — has revealed that the child sustained multiple gunshot wounds. According to the report, 11 bullet and injury marks were found on her body. The gunshots caused severe injuries to several vital organs, including her heart, liver, lungs, chest, and abdomen. According to doctors, all the bullets struck the child before her death, and the wounds were so deep and severe thatRead More