Strategic communication

[ad_1] Listen to article What was lacking in the May 7-10 armed conflict with India was strategic communication — something that is responsible for the prevailing stand-off between Pakistan and India. When the DGMOs of the two countries contacted each other after the ceasefire, it reflected strategic communication between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. De-escalation of the conflict was … Read more

A golden throw

[ad_1] Listen to article In a nation often weighed down by crises, it takes a single act of brilliance to uplift the collective spirit — and Arshad Nadeem delivered that moment of glory. With a staggering 92.97-meter throw that not only secured Olympic gold but shattered records in Paris 2024, Nadeem catapulted Pakistan into global sporting headlines. More … Read more

High hopes on shaky ground

[ad_1] Punjab's Rs5.35 trillion budget for FY26 boldly prioritises development over austerity, with no new taxes and a record 47% surge in the Annual Development Programme to Rs1.24 trillion. But beneath the ambitious veneer lie formidable execution risks and structural tensions. The budget's core is inclusive development, with a 21% increase in the education spending … Read more

Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori spotted in bold look at L.A. spa

[ad_1] Bianca Censori, known as Kanye West’s wife and fashion muse, drew attention once again with a bold look during a recent outing in Los Angeles. On Monday, June 16, the 29-year-old model and architect was photographed arriving at a spa appointment wearing a plunging nude bodysuit that left little to the imagination. She completed … Read more

Heirs seek justice in swing-related death

[ad_1] ABBOTTABAD: The father of two children, who tragically died after falling from a swing at Shimla Hill, under the administration of the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA), was laid to rest amid heart-wrenching scenes of mourning on Tuesday. The bereaved family has demanded legal action in the event of any technical fault in the swing. … Read more

Biased diplomacy

[ad_1] Listen to article President Donald Trump, perhaps, has a lopsided plan in the name of peace for the Middle East. It is quite unfortunate that rather than acting as honest broker, credible to his stature of a superpower’s leader, Trump believes in showcasing bias for Israel and contempt for Iran, as he warned the Islamic Republic … Read more

Trump demands Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel-Iran air war continues

[ad_1] Listen to article US President Donald Trump called on Tuesday for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and warned US patience was wearing thin as the Israel-Iran air war raged for a fifth day. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said meanwhile that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could face the same fate as Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, who was toppled in a US-led invasion and … Read more

K-P utilises Rs120b ADP budget for current fiscal

[ad_1] PESHAWAR: K-P Chief Minister’s Advisor on Finance and Interprovincial Coordination Muzzammil Aslam told the K-P Assembly that the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government not only successfully completed the Annual Development Program (ADP) worth Rs120 billion for the ongoing fiscal but also incurred development expenditures exceeding Rs150 billion. Responding to questions during the provincial assembly’s budget session, the … Read more

Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal, says Russia

[ad_1] Listen to article Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced continued Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and said a solution to the conflict over Tehran’s nuclear programme could only be found through diplomacy. A ministry statement posted on Telegram noted Iran’s “clear statements” on its commitment to adhere to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and its willingness … Read more

K-P fully met IMF targets, says CM

[ad_1] PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur said the K-P government has fully met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets while it is working on a dedicated provincial power transmission line to provide locally produced electricity to industries at subsidized rates. Over the next three years, 500 MW of hydropower projects will be … Read more