Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that a decision on suspending mobile phone and internet services during Muharram is expected to be made at the “eleventh hour,” depending on the security situation along procession routes. She noted that last year, services remained active across Punjab, but authorities may opt
Islamabad – June 21, 2025: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has temporarily suspended the lifetime ban imposed on former Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) President Doda Khan Bhutto, granting him interim relief while his petition challenging the ban is under legal review. The decision comes as a major development in a
Karachi is set to receive its first monsoon rains beginning tomorrow (June 27), marking a break from the prolonged heatwave that gripped the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts moderate to heavy showers with thunderstorms and gusty winds across Sindh until June 29. On Friday and Saturday, expect strong
Beijing – June 21, 2025: In a move signaling deepening military and strategic coordination, China hosted the defence ministers of Iran and Russia for a high-level trilateral dialogue in Beijing, highlighting what officials described as an alignment amid “momentous global change.” The rare in-person meeting brought together Chinese Defence Minister
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
New York – June 20, 2025: Progressive New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has secured a significant Democratic primary victory, with supporters across the U.S. and globally celebrating it as a symbolic win against Zionist influence in American politics—a theme that has resonated deeply across online platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter).
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has dismissed reports that Defence Minister Khawaja Asif would hold talks with India’s counterpart, Rajnath Singh, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. According to an official statement, Asif will participate in scheduled SCO sessions focused on regional security and defence cooperation,
June 20, 2025 – Washington/Beijing: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines once again by stating that while China is free to purchase oil from Iran, he would strongly prefer that Beijing choose U.S. crude instead—a statement that reflects his ongoing emphasis on economic nationalism and energy diplomacy. Speaking
Islamabad – June 20, 2025: Global immunization efforts have stagnated post-pandemic, with Pakistan emerging as the second-highest contributor to zero-dose children in South Asia, according to the latest report released by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and UNICEF. “Zero-dose” children are those who have not received a single routine vaccine, leaving
Sanaullah Warns Imran Khan’s “Undemocratic Behaviour” Could Lead to Political Exclusion Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has criticised the political tactics of Imran Khan, stating that persistent “undemocratic behaviour” may result in his removal from Pakistan’s political sphere. According to Sanaullah, Khan’s repeated avoidance of dialogue and confrontational stance have eroded
