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Lahore monkeypox cases rise to 54Published on: June 9, 2026 11:51 PM

Pakistan, June 10 -- Lahore reported two new monkeypox cases, raising the city's total infections this year to 54. The development highlights continued spread of the virus in urban areas. It matters f... Read More


Punjab unveils Rs5.13tr budget planPublished on: June 9, 2026 11:48 PM

Pakistan, June 10 -- The Punjab government has finalised a budget framework of Rs5.13 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27. The plan outlines major fiscal allocations and support measures for the fede... Read More


Iran claims fans denied World Cup ticketsPublished on: June 9, 2026 11:31 PM

Pakistan, June 10 -- Iran's football federation has claimed that its official ticket allocation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup has been withdrawn shortly before the tournament. The allegation has spa... Read More


Ashura expected on June 26 in PakistanPublished on: June 9, 2026 11:29 PM

Pakistan, June 9 -- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that it will meet on June 15 at Lahore's Badshahi Mosque to sight the Muharram moon. The meeting will determine the official start ... Read More


Iran delays Khamenei funeral until Muharram endsPublished on: June 9, 2026 11:19 PM

Pakistan, June 9 -- Organizers have announced that the funeral and burial of Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei will take place after Ashura. The decision was confirmed by the funeral committee... Read More


Iran and Israel temporary halt strikes amid ceasefire effortsPublished on: June 9, 2026 11:15 AM

Pakistan, June 9 -- Iran and Israel have announced a temporary halt to direct military strikes against each other following diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump, raising hopes for a red... Read More


Pakistan raises concerns over militant groups in AfghanistanPublished on: June 9, 2026 11:00 AM

Pakistan, June 9 -- Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council that militant groups operating from Afghanistan territory continue to pose a serious threat to regional and international pe... Read More


ICC rates Gaddafi pitch "unsatisfactory"Published on: June 9, 2026 10:59 PM

Pakistan, June 9 -- The International Cricket Council has rated Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium pitch as "unsatisfactory" following the Pakistan-Australia ODI series. The decision highlights concerns over pl... Read More


10,000 Pakistanis sought UK asylum: FIAPublished on: June 9, 2026 10:51 PM

Pakistan, June 9 -- Pakistan's Federal Investigation (FIA) has reported large-scale misuse of student visas by Pakistani nationals abroad. The development raises concerns over immigration abuse and it... Read More


Afghanistan blast tragedy claims seven livesPublished on: June 9, 2026 10:40 PM

Pakistan, June 9 -- A mortar shell explosion in Afghanistan's Paktika province killed at least seven people, including five children. The incident occurred when the shell exploded during an attempt to... Read More