Iran Executes Nine ISIL Members Over Foiled Civilian Attack Plot
Tehran, June 2025 — Iran has executed nine members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) convicted of planning coordinated attacks against civilians across the country. The executions followed confirmation of death sentences by Iran’s Supreme Court, the judiciary announced
Non-Filers to Face Restrictions on Vehicle, Property Purchases Under New Budget
Advance tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers raised from 0.6% to 1%The Federal Budget 2025–26, unveiled on Tuesday, introduces stringent measures targeting non-filers as part of a broader strategy to expand Pakistan’s tax base and promote economic documentation. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced
Govt Offers Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class in Budget 2025–26
In a major relief for Pakistan’s salaried class, the federal government has proposed significant income tax reductions across various income brackets in the fiscal budget 2025–26. The move is aimed at easing the financial burden on the country’s working population amid ongoing inflationary
Budget 2025–26: Rs722.48 Billion Allocated for BISP, Increases for Presidency and PM House
The federal government has unveiled the budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, outlining key financial allocations aimed at social protection, poverty alleviation, and governance institutions. The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has received a substantial allocation of Rs722.48 billion, reaffirming the government’s commitment
Govt Proposes Tough Law Targeting Smuggled Vehicles with Tampered Chassis Numbers
In a significant move to curb vehicle smuggling and illegal imports, the federal government has proposed a new law under which any vehicle found with a tampered, altered, or concealed chassis number will be treated as smuggled and confiscated by Customs authorities, regardless
Pakistan Poised for Economic Take-Off: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday declared that Pakistan’s economy is back on track and entering a “take-off position,” crediting the sacrifices of the salaried class and the efforts of government institutions for recent economic gains. While chairing a federal cabinet meeting in
Malir Jail Break: 225 Inmates Confirmed to Have Escaped, 146 Recaptured So Far
Authorities have confirmed that 225 inmates escaped from Malir Jail during a brazen jailbreak on June 3, revising the original count of 216. According to prison officials, a comprehensive audit conducted by the new jail administration uncovered that nine additional prisoners were unaccounted
Israeli Attacks Kill 37 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 19 at Aid Distribution Site
At least 37 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 others injured across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as Israeli forces intensified their attacks in various areas of the enclave. Among the fatalities were 19 civilians shot near an Israeli-backed aid distribution point,
High Courts Without Permanent Chief Justices Amid Growing Judicial Adhocism
Pakistan’s superior judiciary continues to grapple with a deepening crisis of leadership, as several high courts remain without permanent chief justices. The delay, widely viewed as a result of increasing executive influence and judicial adhocism following the 26th Constitutional Amendment, has drawn concern
PIA Begins Post-Hajj Flights, Over 115,000 Pakistani Pilgrims Returning Home
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially commenced its post-Hajj flight operation for 2025, with the first return flight PK-732 departing from Jeddah on Tuesday evening. The flight, carrying 307 pilgrims, left King Abdulaziz International Airport at 8:50 PM local time and is scheduled
