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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Could Pakistan Adopt a Weekly Tribute to Security Personnel?

Pakistan’s parliamentary system includes question hours but lacks a routine tradition of acknowledging security personnel killed or injured in service. The practice in Britain of paying tribute to fallen and wounded troops during weekly parliamentary proceedings highlights a possible model. Pakistani leaders and legislatures do issue statements and resolutions honouring those who serve, but such recognition is not formally incorporated into regular proceedings. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

El Nino May Bring Heavy Global Heat Toll

A powerful El Niño weather pattern could contribute to hundreds of thousands of additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February, according to projections by the Climate Impact Lab. Developing countries are expected to face the greatest burden, particularly across Africa and parts of Asia. Researchers estimate global land temperatures could rise significantly above normal, increasing the number of extremely hot days. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Tributes Pour In for Senior Dubai Royal

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family, has passed away aged 76, drawing condolences from leaders in the UAE and Pakistan. Dubai announced a mourning period in his honour. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief, praising Sheikh Ahmed’s contributions to Dubai and the UAE and offering condolences to his family. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif Pay Tribute to Quaid-i-Azam

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on his death anniversary. They praised his visionary leadership and struggle for Muslims’ rights that led to Pakistan’s creation. Zardari urged citizens to follow discipline, perseverance and constitutional principles, stressing equality before law, democracy and dialogue. Shehbaz said Jinnah changed history through determined leadership. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran pays tribute to journalists killed in Mideast conflict 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei paid tribute to journalists killed in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine during the Middle East war, Al Jazeera reported. “During the last two years we have lost so many of your colleagues in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine. They have lost their lives for the sake of doing their jobs. We have lost so many of our loved ones,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a news conference on Monday. Read More…

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Salaried class pays Rs633bn in tax, more than exporters, retailers and real estate combined

Pakistan's salaried class contributed Rs633 billion in income tax during fiscal year 2025-26, surpassing the combined tax contribution of exporters, the real estate sector and retailers, The News reported, citing provisional data compiled by the Federal Board of Revenue. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fetched Rs13,010 billion in the last fiscal year ending on June 30, 2026, out of which the salaried class stood out as one of the major contributors, as the tax was deducted at the source and deposited into the national kitty. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’

China's top diplomat has said that ties with the US have been in general stable despite “many twists and disruptions," and called on both countries to find a way to contribute to global peace, a week before President Donald Trump is expected to visit. “Over the past year, China-U.S. relations have gone through many twists and disruptions, but we have still managed to maintain overall stability," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Read More…

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President, PM reaffirm commitment to workers' rights on Labour Day

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to workers and reiterated their commitment to safeguarding labour rights and improving working conditions, as the world marked International Labour Day on Friday. Observed annually on May 1, Labour Day, also known as May Day, is commemorated worldwide to honour the contributions of workers and highlight their struggle for fair wages, better working conditions and dignity, while promoting protection against exploitation. Read More…

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Russia says it’s ready to help resolve Iran conflict

Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. “The president is continuing these contacts, and if our services are ‌somehow required, we are, of course, ready to make our contribution to ensuring that the military situation transitions to a peaceful course as soon as possible,” Peskov told reporters. Read More…

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