Months after Pakistani forces used Chinese-made ultra-long-range missiles to shoot down Indian fighter jets, new budget requests reveal that the U.S. is preparing to deploy its own next-generation weapon, the Lockheed Martin AIM-260, according to The News. Citing budget documents and a service statement, Bloomberg reported that the U.S. Air Force and Navy have requested nearly $1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, which begins October 1, to start production of the classified missile system. The Air Force, which is leading the development of the AIM-260—formally known as the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile—has requested $368 million for its initial production…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Three U.S. officials told Reuters that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed the head of the Pentagon’s intelligence agency and two other senior military commanders, in what is the latest move by President Donald Trump’s administration to remove officials from the Pentagon. It was not immediately clear why Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, who led the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), was fired. The dismissals broadened later on Friday. One U.S. official, who spoke anonymously to Reuters, stated that in addition to Kruse, Hegseth had also ordered the removal of the chief of U.S. Naval Reserves and the commander of Naval Special…
India’s foreign minister stated on Saturday that trade negotiations with Washington are ongoing, but there are certain areas where New Delhi must protect its interests, just days before significant new US tariffs are set to take effect. Due to India’s increased purchases of Russian oil, its products face additional US tariffs that could reach up to 50%, among the highest imposed by Washington. A 25% tariff is already in effect, with the remaining 25% scheduled for August 27. A planned visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25-29 was canceled, extinguishing hopes that the tariffs might be…
The government has finally constituted the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) to propose a new NFC Award, replacing the 7th NFC Award, which was agreed upon in May 2010. While an NFC Award is intended to last for only five years, the existing one remains in effect until a new one is agreed upon. The 7th NFC Award, considered one of the most fiscally damaging to Pakistan’s federal health, has now been in place for 15 years. If this new commission fails to agree on a more rational award, it could be financially devastating for the country. Under the 7th…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly considering two major initiatives to crack down on tax evasion: resuming its long-suspended Tax Directory and enlisting private-sector whistle-blowers. Under the proposed plan, private companies that provide information leading to the recovery of taxes will be rewarded with a share of the amount, ranging from 5% to 10% depending on the scale of evasion. Senior officials have stated that the wealthy elite who deliberately avoid paying taxes “will not be spared.” The Tax Directory was last published for the tax year 2019 and was subsequently discontinued for reasons that were never officially…
TV personality Ariana Madix, 40, has revealed that she has “learned a lot” from her fellow host, Andy Cohen. Madix, who co-hosts the Love Island USA reunion show with Cohen, 57, opened up about the valuable lessons she has gained from him. “I feel like throughout the day I learned a lot from him and his ability to take charge. And not so much necessarily take charge just with the Islanders, but take charge just of what was going on. And I learned a little bit like, ‘Oh I’m allowed to do that,’ which is great,” she told PEOPLE magazine.…
Amid her divorce proceedings from Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright has reportedly found a new love interest. The 36-year-old TV personality was spotted with an unidentified man at the At Home With Narwal’s End of Summer Soiree in Los Angeles on Thursday. According to photos obtained by The Sun, the Valley star was seen getting cozy with a tall stranger who was wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans. An eyewitness told the publication, “It was clear he was Brittany’s date for the evening.” The source added, “He was very respectful and gave them their distance to have a girls’ chat,…
Singer Tom Grennan and his wife, Danniella Carraturo, have secretly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, a few months ago. The Little Bit of Love crooner shared the joyous news on social media this Friday. In an Instagram post, Grennan also celebrated the success of his latest album, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be, which topped the charts. Sharing a photo of his daughter, the 30-year-old singer wrote, “From the kid who never thought he’d make it, to three consecutive number one albums, joining an esteemed club to do so with the likes…
Actress Vanessa Hudgens recently revealed how becoming a mother has completely changed her life and taught her that “time is a really precious thing.” The 36-year-old, who is married to Cole Tucker and recently welcomed their son, told E! News, “Balance? I don’t know her.” She continued, “Life is crazy and time is a really precious thing. I am a person of extremes – I’m all in doing one thing or another. So, I guess that’s balance, if you call extremes balance.” Hudgens, who is currently pregnant with her second child, has also learned to “enjoy the moment” and “slow…
Conan Gray is singing the praises of his “beautiful” and “closest friend,” Olivia Rodrigo. The 26-year-old singer became friends with Olivia through their mutual producer, Dan Nigro. In an interview with People Magazine, Conan shared what the Deja Vu songstress is like both on and off the stage. “There’s not that much of a difference,” he said. “I think the Olivia that the world loves is very much the Olivia that I love.” He continued, “She’s a great advice giver, and her music is extremely representative of who she is.” Conan added, “It’s really fun going to her shows and…
