Gold Prices Steady As Markets Await Clarity On US-Iran Peace Deal
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after touching a more than one-week high in the previous session, as investors awaited further clarity on developments surrounding a reported U.S.-Iran peace agreement.…
Punjab Presents Rs5.9 Trillion “People-Friendly” Budget For FY2026-27 Amid Opposition Protest
LAHORE: Punjab has unveiled a Rs5,903 billion budget for the financial year 2026-27, describing it as a “people-friendly” financial plan focused on public relief, development spending and continuity of services…
Fragile peace accord
After three and a half months of devastating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, marked by an uneasy temporary ceasefire, a genuine opportunity for peace has emerged. Early…
The Multipolar Moment: Why Pakistan Needs a New Diplomatic Identity
The global order has undergone a profound transformation, moving away from a period defined by singular supremacy into a state of complex, multi-sided competition. Today, the United States, China, Russia,…
Pakistan Calls Water A National Security Priority
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) in its declaration of April 24, 2026 reaffirmed that water is a core national interest and will be protected through “full spectrum of national…
Iranian Footballer Mohammad Mohebi’s Goal Celebration Sparks New Controversy
Web Desk: Iranian football team star Mohammad Mohebi has come under controversy over his celebration after scoring against New Zealand. Iran began its World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw…
Iceland’s Honorary Consul General Extends National Day Greetings
Mr. Saad Mahmood, Honorary Consul General of Iceland, extended greetings to the people of Iceland on the country’s National Day, observed on June 17. In his message, Mr. Mahmood said…
Pakistan Women’s Team Fined For Slow Over Rate After Defeat Against India
Web Desk: Pakistan women’s cricket team has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during its Women’s T20 World Cup match against India. Pakistan suffered a 64-run defeat against…
Maryam Nawaz’s Record Energy Budget To Boost Green Power In Punjab: Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said the provincial government has allocated Rs4.30 billion for development expenditure and Rs1.43 billion for non-development expenditure of the Energy Department in…
Punjab Budget Announces Major Relief For Honhaar Students
The Punjab government has announced major education and youth development measures in the Punjab Budget 2026-27. Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba-ur-Rehman, while presenting the budget in the provincial assembly, said…
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