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Pakistan raises defence budget by 17.6% as Shehbaz government unveils new fiscal plan

Pakistan has unveiled a 17.6 per cent increase in defence spending for the 2026-27 fiscal year, allocating PKR 3,000 billion.

The Times of India

Pakistan's finance minister presents the country's next budget that hikes defense spending

Pakistan's finance minister has presented the new budget to lawmakers, a draft that hikes defense spending by 18% while trimming funding for development programs and offering modest tax reliefs for salaried workers

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Why Pakistan's Sargodha, targeted by the IAF during Operation Sindoor, is central to Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga

Imtiaz Ali's film "Main Vaapas Aaunga" highlights Sargodha, a Pakistani city with deep roots in Partition-era memories. Established by the British in 1903, Sargodha's history is intertwined with agriculture and a significant airbase. The city recently gained international attention following Indian Air Force strikes on its airfield complex in May…

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The Latest: Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund

A federal judge has agreed to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

The Independent UK

Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goals

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting July, up 18% from the outgoing year, while setting federal development spending at 1 trillion rupees.

The Economic Times

US, Iran signal peace deal is close after Trump lashes out at ‘dishonorable’ Iranians

The US and Iran on Friday signaled that an initial peace agreement to end the Iran war was close although details of the deal were not officially released. The consensual signaling came hours after President Donald Trump posted a message lashing out at "very dishonorable" Iranians after local media reported…

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Pakistan looking to increase export of donkey meat, other related products to China

Pakistan plans to boost donkey meat and product exports to China. The nation sees a growing market there for donkey meat, milk, and gelatin, valued for health benefits. New agreements are in place to facilitate this trade. This initiative aims to create jobs and boost the economy. The donkey population…

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Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%

Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line and taking the total number of poor to about 70 million, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump says ‘let the oil flow’ as he announces peace deal with Tehran

The Pakistan-mediated peace deal will be formally signed in Switzerland later this week

The Independent UK

Pak's first Hangor-class submarine arrives at Karachi Port

Pakistan's Navy has received its first Hangor-class submarine from China. This marks a significant step in the Navy's modernization efforts. The submarine arrived at Karachi Port and was welcomed with a traditional naval ceremony. The Hangor class submarines are advanced and stealth-capable. This development highlights Pakistan's growing naval capabilities.

The Economic Times

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Check full tournament dates, when and where to watch India’s matches, groups, venue, final date

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales. India will play its opening match against Pakistan on June 14. Twelve teams will compete in 33 matches. India aims for a strong performance after missing…

The Economic Times

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for today as Delhi-NCR braces for rainfall, thunderstorms and 70 kmph winds

IMD Yellow alert Delhi rain: Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are bracing for severe thunderstorms and moderate rainfall on June 12, 2026. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting thundersqualls with wind speeds up to 80 kmph. This weather activity is triggered by a cyclonic circulation…

The Economic Times

From Nehru's Hope to Modi's Warning: What Happened?

For decades, India's relationship with Pakistan has been one of the most complicated stories in global politics. But here's a question few people stop to ask: How did India go from viewing Pakistan as a separated brother to treating it primarily as a security challenge? The answer lies in the…

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22 military personnel, including 3 officers, killed in PoK helicopter crash: Report

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The incident occurred during take-off near Muzaffarabad. At least 22 military personnel, including three officers, died in the crash. The army confirmed the accident due to a technical fault. Funeral prayers were held for the deceased. This is not the first…

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Pakistani asylum seeker jailed for 10 years for raping 'particularly vulnerable' woman in UK

A Pakistani asylum seeker who raped a "particularly vulnerable" 18-year-old woman in a Nottinghamshire park, UK, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, reports BBC.

The Independent UK

UN mission in Afghanistan confirms death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan says it has documented the deaths of 13 civilians, mainly children and women, from Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan

The Economic Times

About 19 million from India and several other countries migrated to Gulf countries since 2010: Study

A new study reveals that approximately 19 million people have migrated from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to the Middle East since 2010, averaging 1.35 million annually. This upward trend, driven by demographic shifts and economic development, highlights the growing significance of migration flows, particularly from South Asia.

The Independent UK

A mass funeral is held for 22 Pakistani soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Kashmir

Authorities say rescuers have recovered the remains of all 22 soldiers aboard a military helicopter that crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir the previous day

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Pakistan says engaged in US-Iran mediation despite escalation, calls for negotiated settlement

Pakistan's foreign ministry stated on Thursday that leaders are actively mediating to end the US-Iran war. Despite recent hostilities, Pakistan remains engaged in efforts for a negotiated settlement. The interior minister recently visited Tehran, delivering a message from the prime minister to Iranian leadership. Pakistan urges diplomacy and dialogue to…

The Times of India

Crisis on all fronts: Pakistan sought Iran-US peace, faces turmoil at home

Pakistan had hoped to position itself as a key diplomatic player in efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Instead, the country finds itself confronting a deepening security crisis at home, with unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), escalating cross-border tensions with Afghanistan, deadly militant attacks and…

The Economic Times

Operation Sindoor made India's zero tolerance policy against terrorism even clearer: Govt

India's zero tolerance for terrorism is reinforced by Operation Sindoor. This operation destroyed nine terror hideouts. It was launched to avenge a deadly attack. Indian forces conducted precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir. The military conflict lasted nearly 88 hours. An understanding brought the conflict to a halt.

The Independent UK

Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors

Euronews

Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir after technical fault, killing all on board

Witnesses said that the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from a helipad. Ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby hospital.

Bangkok Post

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan

KHOST (AFGHANISTAN) - Pakistan has renewed deadly airstrikes on neighbouring Afghanistan, officials in both countries said Wednesday, in the worst violence in weeks following a period of relative calm.

The Independent UK

India ensuring ‘not a single drop of water’ flows into Pakistan after suspending major river-sharing treaty

Claim from Delhi comes a year after India announced that it will suspend decades-old river-sharing treaty with Pakistan

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