Pakistan says India acting in ‘frustration’ after military adventure failed
Pakistan has rejected recent remarks made by Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and called India’s narrative as an indication of ‘frustration, following an unsuccessful military adventure against Pakistan’. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “Pakistan categorically rejects the irresponsible remarks made by the External Affairs Minister of India during different media engagements […]
US general calls Pakistan ‘phenomenal’ partner against terror
A top United States general told the parliament on Tuesday that Pakistan has been a ‘phenomenal’ partner in fighting terrorism, particularly against the Islamic State Khorasan Province. CENTCOM Chief General Kurilla appeared in the US House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday where he detailed the US army’s posture in conflicts around the globe. Answering a […]
New budget could tax all online shopping in Pakistan
The Pakistani government has proposed introducing a tax on online shopping as part of its Finance Bill 2025-26, according to reports. The move by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) aims to bring e-commerce transactions under the tax net. The bill mandates that all payment intermediaries and courier services involved in online transactions file quarterly […]
Shehbaz to visit UAE tomorrow
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will set off on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. The visit comes after similar visits to Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on 12 […]
Trump willing to mediate on Kashmir, State Department says
The US State Department on Wednesday reaffirmed former President Donald Trump’s willingness to mediate the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, during a White House press briefing, stated that any actions taken by Trump regarding the issue are aimed at resolving long-standing differences between the two nations. Trump had previously […]
Defence budget rises by over 20%
Pakistan’s federal government announced a significant increase in the defence budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, allocating Rs2.55 trillion (approximately $9.18 billion). This represents a 20.2% surge compared to the previous year and marks the largest annual hike in over a decade. The move comes amidst heightened tensions with India, following military clashes between the […]