PoliticsPPP has denied reports of a boycott of the federal budget session, saying Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will not attend but some party members will take part. The clarification came ahead of the presentation of the Rs17.5 trillion federal budget.
A viral video from Old Delhi shows a street vendor giving monkeys free ice lollies as temperatures hit 40°C. No charity campaign—just a simple act of compassion that won hearts online.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the federal cabinet the meeting had a single-point agenda: approval of the budget. He said past tax measures were imposed to stabilise the economy and noted inflation had fallen to single digits from 38 per cent.
WorldLord Rami Ranger, a Pakistan-born Conservative peer, has sued Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the removal of his CBE. At a London High Court hearing, both sides set out sharply different views on whether the decision can be challenged in court.
Gwyneth Paltrow draws fierce international criticism for appearing in an Israeli luxury real estate campaign for “51 Park,” with many linking it to the Gaza crisis and Palestinian displacement history.
SportsKane Williamson has retired from international cricket, ending a New Zealand career that brought 19,346 runs in 378 matches. The former captain led the Blackcaps to major ICC milestones, including the 2021 World Test Championship title.
Asim Azhar’s “Aarzu” video featuring Khan, Noor, and Madhurxo sparks speculation that Hania Aamir appears in a shadowy frame, with fans calling it a “soft launch.” Neither star has confirmed.
In a light-hearted interview, Emmad Irfani instantly picks Hania Aamir over Naeema Butt for a life jacket on a sinking boat. The clip, featuring their Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum cast, sparks online debate.
WorldIsraeli and Palestinian civil society groups are meeting in France to urge continued support for a two-state solution. The conference comes amid the Gaza war, West Bank settler violence and growing concern over settlement expansion.
NATIONALPolice arrested 11 people in Karachi after a rally in support of MQM founder Altaf Hussain, according to an FIR. MQM disputed the account, saying its workers were detained during a raid at an office on I.I. Chundrigar Road.
BusinessThe Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index climbed nearly 2,000 points in intraday trade on Friday ahead of the federal budget. Investors were also encouraged by the Economic Survey 2025-26 and expectations of a growth-supportive budget.
BusinessThe federal budget for FY2026-27 will be presented in parliament today, with new tax measures of Rs660bn to Rs700bn expected. The budget may offer targeted relief to some salaried groups while cutting development spending to create fiscal space.
