Islamabad, June 10, 2025 — Today, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented Pakistan’s federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 in the National Assembly, announcing a total outlay of approximately Rs 17.6 trillion ($62 billion). The budget, slightly below the Rs 18.78 trillion allocated in FY25, reflects a 6.7% reduction amid efforts to impose fiscal discipline under an IMF-supported economic roadmap...
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Social Media Users React Angry Against Israel’s ‘Selfie Yacht’ Comment at Gaza Aid Flotilla
Israel’s remarks regarding Madleen as a “selfie yacht” has caused outrage across social media, with activists, human rights defenders and global citizens accusing Israeli authorities of trivializing what should be taken as seriously humanitarian effort. On Monday, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement characterizing the Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessel as an illegal publicity...
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One Humanitarian Center Opened Today Amid Fleisch Threats By [Your Name] June 8, 2025 | Gaza Strip (Live Blog).
After suspending operations due to security threats on Saturday, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S. and Israeli-supported organization, reopened one aid distribution center in central Gaza today while all others remain closed. Emphasis was placed on following strict safety protocols as one food box per family is limited distribution. Why Is GHF Closing Its...
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Four Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Building Collapse
Five Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers were killed and four were injured when a booby-trapped building collapsed during a ground operation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, around 6:10 am local time, due to an explosion within. Military officials believe this occurred as they worked to dismantle terrorist infrastructure such as suspected tunnel systems used by...
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Over 44% of Pakistanis Now Live Below Poverty Line according to New World Bank Threshold
World Bank data recently released by ISLAMABAD has shown that nearly 44.7% of Pakistan’s population now falls below the poverty threshold after revised global poverty thresholds were implemented, as set forth by lower middle income countries such as Pakistan – including revised thresholds that set a $4.20 daily per person daily benchmark, up from its...
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Yemeni Drone Intercepted on Egyptian-Israeli Border Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Cairo/Tel Aviv – June 5, 2025 – A drone believed to have been launched by Houthi forces in Yemen was intercepted early Thursday morning near the Egyptian-Israeli border, according to statements from both Israeli and Egyptian military officials. The incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions as cross-border threats from non-state actors continue to...
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Kashmiri Leaders Urge India and Pakistan to Explore Peaceful Solutions
At a time of increased tensions between India and Pakistan, prominent Kashmiri leaders are calling for renewed dialogue to help peacefully resolve their long-standing Kashmir dispute. Raja Muzaffar, Acting Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), appealed to Indian and Pakistani delegations currently present in the United States for meaningful discussions between their...
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Massive Jailbreak in Karachi: Over 200 Inmates Escape Following Earthquake-Induced Chaos
Over 200 inmates managed to break out of Karachi’s Malir Jail on Monday night after taking advantage of chaos caused by mild earthquakes that struck the city. Their escape prompted a large-scale manhunt by security forces; their efforts have focused on recapturing any fugitives they find. (Sources include Halifax.citynews.ca; Economictimes; Indiatimes and Triune; as well...
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Ukraine and Russia Restart Istanbul Peace Talks Amid Escalated Drone Strikes
ISTANBUL, June 2, 2025 — Delegations from Ukraine and Russia arrived in Istanbul Monday for their second round of direct peace talks since 2022, amid rising military tensions after unprovoked drone attacks by both nations over the weekend. These talks came despite reports by The Moscow Times, The Washington Post, Reuters, etc. which indicate military...
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Netanyahu Rejects Permanent Ceasefire Agreement
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, has once more reiterated his pledge not to end Israel’s military campaign in Gaza until Hamas is entirely dismantled despite mounting international pressure and humanitarian crises in the region. Recently, Prime Minister Netanyahu declared at a press conference: “Israel will only end its war in Gaza once Hamas has been...