A high-level Pakistani Parliamentary delegation, led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has arrived in Brussels, the European Union capital, following successful visits to Washington, New York, and London. The delegation’s mission is to counter Indian propaganda disseminated after the recent conflict between the two nations. According to a news release, the delegation, appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to present Pakistan’s stance on the recent tensions with India and underscore the imperative of resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Upon their arrival in…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan’s former foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has cautioned US lawmakers and diplomats that the likelihood of a full-scale war with India is at an unprecedented high. He emphasized that recent Indian actions have “dangerously lowered the threshold” for armed conflict in the region. His warning follows a period of heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, ignited by an attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK). In an exclusive interview with the New York Post, the 36-year-old chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) expressed appreciation for Washington’s role in facilitating a ceasefire. “We’re incredibly grateful for the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday for a one-day official visit, where he was welcomed by Abu Dhabi’s Deputy Ruler and National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bateen Airport. The premier’s delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Special Assistant to the PM (SAPM) Tariq Fatemi. A press release from the Foreign Office (FO) stated that the visit underscores the profound fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE, which are characterized by…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned the additional portfolio of Minister of State for Finance to Bilal Azhar Kayani, who currently serves as the Minister of State for Railways and the Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit. Kayani’s appointment was officially confirmed via a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday, referencing Rule 3(4) of the Rules of Business 1973, and takes immediate effect. The newly appointed Minister of State for Finance, an MNA from Jhelum, holds several significant positions and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). (This is where the…
Temperatures in Lahore reportedly soared to a felt high of 50 degrees Celsius, with the heat intensity peaking at a scorching 60°C, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Thursday. The department warned that this intense heatwave is expected to continue for another 24 hours, with potential temperature increases of an additional 7°C. The ongoing heatwave persisted across Lahore, registering actual temperatures of 44°C and a reported heat intensity of 47°C, according to the Meteorological Department. Officials indicated that the “felt” temperature, or heat index, reached as high as 50°C, with peak intensity levels experienced up to 60°C. Meteorological authorities…
Khawaja Asif, a seasoned figure within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), sharply criticized the dramatic increase in parliamentary officeholders’ salaries and benefits on Wednesday, labelling it a “financial obscenity,” as reported by The News. The defense minister expressed his dismay on X (formerly Twitter): “The massive increase in the salaries and financial perks of the (National Assembly) speaker, deputy speaker, Senate chairperson, and deputy chairperson falls under the category of financial obscenity. Please keep the life of the common man in mind — our honour and dignity are all owed to him (common man).” The government has approved a more…
Donald Trump’s New Immigration Policy: Law, Ethics, and Global Impacts By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Recently, in the shadow of the White House’s white walls, that moment was symbolic when the German Chancellor handed President Trump his grandfather’s German birth certificate, as if time had placed a mirror before him. A document that bore witness to the past: “You too were once migrants, who planted their dreams on someone else’s land.” Yet that document remained a silent plea, and the mirror through which a human was meant to see his true form perhaps became clouded by arrogance. Today, the same…
The federal government of Pakistan is aiming for a sharp increase in economic growth under its annual federal budget, unveiled on Tuesday, but analysts remain skeptical about the nation’s capacity to achieve its ambitious objectives. The budget targets higher revenues and a substantial reduction in the fiscal deficit, in line with reforms backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Nevertheless, defense spending saw a 20% increase, excluding military pensions, following last month’s conflict with India. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated in a post-budget press conference on Wednesday that customs duties have been reduced or eliminated on thousands of raw materials…
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump lauded relations with China as “excellent,” announcing that the two global powers had reached an agreement after two days of discussions aimed at maintaining a truce in their impactful trade war. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that China would supply critical rare earth minerals and magnets—essential components for American industries—while Washington would permit Chinese students to continue their studies in US universities. His post came just hours after senior US and Chinese negotiators declared a “framework” agreement late Tuesday, following two days of intensive talks in London. “Our deal with China is…
Liam Gallagher has recently voiced his profound regret that “precious time” was “wasted” due to 15 long years of estrangement from his brother, Noel. The British pop legends are set to reunite in July for their highly anticipated ‘Oasis Live ’25’ tour, having reconciled last year. The ‘Wonderwall’ band has been actively rehearsing for their upcoming tour, and frontman Liam admits it’s unfortunate they missed out on so much because of his bitter feud with his brother. “How does it feel singing songs with ur brother again? Like old times? (sic)” a fan on X, formerly Twitter, inquired of the…
