Author: Dot X
بابراعظم دہائی کے سب سے عظیم کھلاڑی قرار دے دیے گئے جون 18, 2025 ویب ڈیسک فائل فوٹو آسٹریلیا کے سابق کپتان ایرون فنچ نے قومی ٹیم کے مڈل آرڈر بیٹر بابراعظم کو دہائی کا عظیم ترین کھلاڑی قرار دیدیا۔ آسٹریلیا کے سابق کپتان ایرون فنچ نے قومی ٹیم کے مڈل آرڈر بیٹر بابراعظم کو دہائی کا عظیم ترین کھلاڑی قرار دیدیا۔ ایک انٹرویو کے دوران سابق آسٹریلوی کپتان ایرون فنچ نے بگ بیش لیگ (بی بی ایل) میں سڈنی سکسرز کی جانب سے بابراعظم کو اسکواڈ کا حصہ بنانے پر سوال کیا گیا۔ جس پر جواب دیتے ہوئے…
Following the presentation of the Punjab budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman emphasized that it’s a genuine commitment to public welfare and good governance, not just a manipulation of figures. Speaking at a post-budget press conference alongside Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, he stated that the budget, totaling Rs5.335 trillion, includes a significant Rs1.240 trillion for development projects. This aligns with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s directives for timely project completion, transparency, and maximum public benefit. Minister Rehman highlighted that, like last year, this is a tax-free budget, with a 23% increase in development spending. He expressed confidence that the budget…
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is taking a significant step towards long-term poverty reduction with the launch of the Benazir Hunarmand Programme (BHP), a groundbreaking skills development initiative designed for BISP recipients and their families. BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid and Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad recently convened a high-level workshop to discuss the program. This workshop brought together members of the “Friends of BISP” platform, including representatives from Chambers of Commerce and Industry, development partners like the WFP, WHO, and GIZ, as well as prominent NGOs and INGOs. The initiative was met with enthusiasm and strong pledges of support,…
During the Sindh Assembly session on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the proposed Sindh government budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year continued to be a major point of debate. Members of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lauded the government’s efforts and the balanced nature of the budget, emphasizing its potential to provide much-needed relief to the public amidst ongoing economic challenges. They credited the Chief Minister and his team for crafting a budget that prioritizes the people despite financial constraints and IMF restrictions. One MPA even cited her party’s consistent electoral victories as evidence of their dedication to public service.…
Recently, Hilaria Baldwin shared her reasoning behind regularly taking her children to cemeteries. During an appearance on the “Sibling Revelry” podcast with Oliver Hudson on June 16th, the yoga instructor and entrepreneur explained that these visits are quite frequent for her family. “We spend time in cemeteries,” Hilaria, 41, stated, “exploring the history and acknowledging that it’s all part of life.” She revealed that the primary motivation behind these visits is to help her seven children understand death. Hilaria, who is married to Alec Baldwin, confessed that she hopes to instill in her children a sense of peace and understanding…
In a disturbing trend of political violence, a second female mayor has been murdered in Mexico in just two days. Martha Laura Mendoza, the mayor of Tepalcatepec in Michoacan state and a member of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena party, was fatally shot alongside her husband, according to the Michoacan public prosecutor’s office. Authorities are treating the case as a femicide. Reports indicate the couple was attacked as they left their home. This tragedy follows closely on the heels of the assassination of Lilia García, the mayor of San Mateo Piñas in Oaxaca, who was killed in her office along with…
Security sources have confirmed that US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday, during the latter’s official visit to the United States. According to President Trump’s public schedule, the meeting, described as a lunch, is planned for 10 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the White House Cabinet Room. This high-level meeting follows Field Marshal Munir’s interactions with overseas Pakistanis in Washington D.C. the previous day. During that meeting, he acknowledged and praised the Pakistani diaspora’s significant contributions to the country’s economy and its global standing through remittances, investments, and achievements in…
During her current “Cowboy Carter” tour, named after her Grammy-winning album, Beyoncé took a moment to honor Paul McCartney during her six-show stint at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The singer, 43, included a cover of The Beatles’ classic “Blackbird” on the “Cowboy Carter” record and performed it live. Following her performance, Beyoncé shared her gratitude on Instagram, thanking the legendary musician for writing such a beautiful song. “Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made,” she wrote. “Every time I sing it I feel so honoured.” She also noted the full-circle moment of wearing…
Following a collision between two vessels in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coast guard evacuated all 24 crew members from the oil tanker ADALYNN on Tuesday. The crew was safely transported to Khor Fakkan port in the UAE. Earlier, British maritime security firm Ambrey reported an unspecified incident approximately 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, UAE, clarifying that it wasn’t security-related. Shipping sources confirmed to Reuters that one vessel had collided with two others. This maritime incident occurs amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with recent exchanges of attacks…
The Sindh Assembly’s initial discussion on the newly proposed provincial budget was overshadowed by heated arguments between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the opposition Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). Monday’s session became tense when an MQM-P legislator questioned the close relationship between Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah, whom they identified as the CM’s brother-in-law, labeling it blatant nepotism. The MQM-P argued that having a provincial chief executive so closely related to the head of the bureaucracy creates a conflict of interest and violates good governance principles. These remarks sparked strong objections…
Following the presentation of Punjab’s annual budget for 2025-26, Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique praised it as a “people-friendly” budget, highlighting the excellent vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. He emphasized the historic nature of the budget, particularly its focus on healthcare. A significant portion of the budget is dedicated to establishing and upgrading medical facilities. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art, 915-bed Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research in Lahore for Rs72 billion, as well as Nawaz Sharif Institutes of Cardiology in both Sargodha (Rs8.6 billion) and Lahore (Rs8.8 billion). Further investment of Rs54 billion will…
In a significant development, Islamabad Police have apprehended the primary suspect in the shocking murder of Imaan, a 22-year-old student at the International Islamic University. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Islamabad, Muhammad Jawad Tariq, announced the arrest at a press conference held at Rescue 15, accompanied by senior police officials. He described it as a major breakthrough in what was initially a challenging, seemingly unsolvable case. The suspect, identified as Feroz, a resident of Jhang, had reportedly fled after the crime and gone into hiding. Police investigations revealed that Feroz allegedly forced his way into the Kainat Girls Hostel…