Islamabad, June 30, 2025 – President Asif Ali Zardari has formally signed the Finance Act 2025, which enacts the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year with an allocation of Rs17.57 trillion, effective from July 1. The Presidential assent, issued on June 27 and notified in the official gazette, marks the
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a landmark judgment ordering the dissolution of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and transferring its powers, assets, and functions to the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (MCI). The decision marks a significant shift in the governance structure of Pakistan’s federal capital. Court Ruling The IHC
Analysts and officials in Pakistan have welcomed a recent decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which reaffirmed its authority to adjudicate disputes under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) despite India’s attempt to suspend the agreement. The ruling is being widely interpreted as a significant legal
Pakistan’s military leadership has reinforced its dedication to national security and justice, as Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, reaffirmed the army’s unwavering stance against those aiding or carrying out acts of terrorism. His statement underscores a critical moment in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to combat extremism and
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, publicly dismissed American claims that recent US-led airstrikes had inflicted serious damage on Iran’s nuclear programme. In a televised address on Thursday, Khamenei declared that the strikes “gained no achievements” and warned of potential future retaliation if Iran’s sovereignty is threatened again. This was
In a solemn ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the funeral of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, a decorated officer who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation against militants in South Waziristan. Major Shah, 37, was leading a Special Services Group
Vienna – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed “deep regret” over Iran’s potential withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), warning that such a move could fracture the cornerstone of global nuclear security. The statement follows Iran’s parliamentary vote to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear inspectors. Escalation Triggers: Security Concerns
A fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks has struck multiple locations across Israel, underscoring the fragility of a ceasefire announced just days prior. The barrage has reignited tensions, displaced civilians, and spurred global concern over escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Unfolding Attacks and Civilian Impact Iranian forces launched a
Former President Donald Trump has reignited global tensions by suggesting regime change in Iran following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities—a move that has rattled allies and adversaries alike and intensified the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Trump’s Rhetorical Shift In the aftermath of Saturday’s strikes on Iran’s underground
Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked global concern with comments speculating on regime change in Iran, following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The social media post, which read, “Why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” ignited a storm of
