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Africa Day was celebrated in Islamabad with vibrant cultural displays and diplomatic participation, highlighting growing Pakistan-Africa cooperation in political, economic, and people-to-people areas. The event featured exhibitions, traditional food stalls, and performances showcasing African culture. Addressing the ceremony, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “Engage Africa” policy and proposed expanding cultural exchanges to strengthen mutual understanding and ties with African nations. @Rwanda_Pakistan @TararAttaullah @MoIB_Official @PKinSouthAfrica @ForeignOfficePk @epwing_official #AfricaDay #PakistanAfricaRelations #Islamabad #AttaullahTarar #CulturalDiplomacy

Tensions rose on Saturday after Iran strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that a peace agreement with Tehran was set to be signed on June 14, calling the statement false and disconnected from ongoing diplomatic realities. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military officials issued a firm response, stating that no agreement is scheduled to be signed and dismissing the announcement as misleading and politically motivated. According to the #IRGC statement, Iranian negotiators have already made it clear that there is “no possibility” of signing any deal on the date mentioned by the US president. Officials emphasized that the remarks do not reflect the actual status of discussions between the two sides. @IraninIslamabad @PakinIran @araghchi @IranAmbPak @Iran @IranAmbPak @iran @smajid__moosavi #Iran #USIranTensions #IRGC #MiddleEastNews #Diplomacy

Tragic Bungee Jump Accident: A 21-year-old girl d!es after workers forget to attach safety rope #BungeeJump #BrazilNews #Accident #SafetyFailure #breakingnews

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene on June 15 to sight the Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH moon and determine the beginning of the new Islamic year. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will chair the meeting at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, according to an official announcement. #RuetEHilal #Muharram1448AH #IslamicNewYear #MoonSighting #PakistanNews

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday appealed to those protesting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to end their demonstrations, cautioning that the ongoing unrest was “d@maging both the Kashmiri cause and Pakistan’s reputation”. #BilawalBhutto #AJKProtests #PakistanPolitics #KashmirIssue #PPPChairman

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation last night with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and they exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and welcomed the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran. They expressed hope that these positive developments would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the region, the Foreign Office Spokesperson, Sunday, said in a press release. Both agreed to remain in close contact on further developments. @TC_IslamabadBE @MIshaqDar50 @GovtofPakistan @epwing_official #PakistanChinaRelations #PharmaIndustry #HealthcareInvestment #SIFC #KarachiEvent Disclaimer: Image is AI-generated just for reference purpose only

Pakistan is set to host its first Pak-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Investment Conference from July 16 to 19 in Karachi, as efforts intensify to attract Chinese investment into the country's pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Speaking on the preparations for the event, Jamil Qureshi, Federal Secretary of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (#SIFC), said more than 50 companies have registered through the official conference portal, while several large-scale bankable investment projects have been prepared for presentation to potential investors. He noted that leading Chinese pharmaceutical companies, medical instrument manufacturers, and healthcare firms are expected to participate in the event. #PakistanChina #HealthcareInvestment #PharmaceuticalIndustry #SIFC #KarachiConference

During the National Assembly Budget Session 2026–27, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, had repeatedly claimed Pakistan was heading towards default and discouraged investors. He stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took bold decisions during a difficult period, stabilised the economy, and worked to prevent financial collapse. Tarar added that the government focused on economic recovery while PTI politicised the issue of default predictions. @TararAttaullah @GovtofPakistan @CMShehbaz @MoIB_Official #PakistanEconomy #NationalAssembly #AttaullahTarar #ShehbazSharif #PTIPolitics

Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for nearly 37 years before being martyred by Isr@eli and US airstr!kes on February 28, will be buried on July 9, state television reported Saturday. The burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, initially scheduled for March but postponed due to the w@r, will follow three days of funeral ceremonies in capital Tehran beginning July 4 and another in the holy city of Qom on July 7, it said. #Iran #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #Mashhad #StateTVReports

Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau attended the US World Cup opener in Inglewood to support Katy Perry’s performance at the opening ceremony. #JustinTrudeau #WorldCup2026 #KatyPerry #USAMatch #Inglewood

A Boston police officer drew cheers from hundreds of fans after showing off his football juggling skills at a FIFA World Cup fan festival in the city. Footage from June 12 shows the officer stepping into a circle of supporters and performing keepy-uppies, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. The moment ended with fans celebrating the performance, including a group hug with the officer. @PakinUSA #FIFAWorldCup #BostonPolice #FootballSkills #FanFestival #ViralMoment

A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran as part of the mediation process to end the months-long w@r between Iran and the United States, AFP reports, citing Iranian media. ISNA news agency reported that an adviser to Qatar’s foreign minister had been dispatched to Iran, while another Tasnim said the purpose of the visit was to “go over the latest developments regarding the diplomatic process”. @IraninIslamabad @PakinIran @araghchi @IranAmbPak @Iran @IranAmbPak @iran @smajid__moosavi #Qatar #IranUSTalks #MiddleEastPeace #DiplomaticEfforts #TehranTalks

Pakistani and US leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end f!ghting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline pr0testers in Iran voiced opposition. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and that Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing on Sunday, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week. @IraninIslamabad @PakinIran @araghchi @IranAmbPak @Iran @IranAmbPak @iran @smajid__moosavi @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian #USIranConflict #PeaceDeal #IranTalks #GlobalDiplomacy #MiddleEastNews #PrimeMinisterShehbazSharif

💰 Budget 2026–27 is here! Wondering how much tax will be deducted from your salary and what your actual take-home income will be? Check the updated tax calculations across different salary brackets and see where you stand. 📊 Save this post for future reference and share it with colleagues and friends. #Budget2026 #PakistanBudget #SalaryTax #IncomeTax #TakeHomeSalary #TaxCalculator #PakistanEconomy #Finance #BudgetUpdate

PTI, the main opposition party in the National Assembly, on Friday rejected the federal budget for FY2026-27, terming it a “refined exercise in elite self-preservation”. In an NA session earlier today, the federal government unveiled a Rs18.8 trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. In a statement, PTI Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram said that even the Pakistan Economic Survey released on Thursday showed that the country had been facing a continued decline across sectors compared with the PTI’s tenure. While commenting on the budget, he stated that the government had projected a growth rate of 3.7 per cent as proof of economic resurgence. He noted that the previous administration, despite a global pandemic that paralysed economies worldwide, had recorded growth of nearly 6pc in its final year, while also strengthening the current account and remittances. “The present government, with characteristic modesty, treats its modest achievement as a historic breakthrough, while relying heavily on remittances, foreign borrowing, and factors that deliver little tangible benefit to those who live and work within the economy,” Akram said. #budgetpakistan #budget2026 #budget202627 #financepakistan #economy #PTI #ImranKhan @PTIofficial

In yet another setback for the Indian Air Force (IAF), an Antonov AN-32 military transport aircraft met with a severe accident in the Jorhat district of Assam on Saturday. According to details reported by the Indian media outlet India Today, the military transport aircraft caught fire shortly after landing. The Indian Air Force has also confirmed the incident, though further details regarding casualties or damage have not yet been released. This latest mishap adds to a highly concerning trajectory for New Delhi’s military aviation safety record. According to statistical data compiled this year, the IAF has lost a total of 11 combat aircraft and one helicopter to various crashes and operational accidents within the current calendar year alone. According to experts, the continuous accidents of warplanes have exposed to the world the so-called war preparations and defense hollowness of India. The increase in accidents with each passing day makes it clear that the Indian Air Force has become internally subject to severe disarray, negligence, and technical decline. #AN32 #IndianAirforce #iaf #fighterjetcrash #assam

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has provided further details on the proposed Budget 2026-27, highlighting the government's focus on economic growth, exports, investment, & business-friendly reforms. @Financegovpk @GovtofPakistan @CMShehbaz Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said the budget reflects significant progress toward sustainable growth and aims to create an enabling environment for export-led development. Watch the key highlights from his media briefing. #Budget2026 #Pakistan