Jerusalem, July 13: Israel has approved a $2.3 billion development agreement aimed at expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, with plans to construct approximately 12,000 new housing units over the coming years. The move has drawn sharp international attention, further intensifying debate over one of the region’s most contentious issues. Israeli officials said the project is intended to address …
Amman/Washington, July 13: Regional tensions escalated further after Iran claimed it had launched a missile strike against a United States military air base in Jordan, while the U.S. military announced the conclusion of a five-hour operation targeting Iranian-linked military sites. Iranian state media said the strike was carried out in response to recent U.S. military actions, describing it as a …
Islamabad, July 13: The federal government is considering shifting to a daily petroleum price review mechanism, a move aimed at making fuel prices more responsive to fluctuations in international oil markets and exchange rate movements. Officials say the proposal is part of broader efforts to improve pricing transparency and reduce delays in passing market changes on to consumers. Under the …
Islamabad, July 13: Concerns are mounting among public sector employees after the government’s promised 35 percent Time Scale (TTS) benefit reportedly fell short of expectations, prompting criticism from workers’ representatives who say the implementation does not reflect the assurances previously made. Employee unions argue that while the government announced measures aimed at improving salaries and career progression, the actual benefits …
Peshawar, July 13: Security forces successfully neutralised five terrorists during Operation Shaban, a targeted counterterrorism mission carried out in a remote area following intelligence reports of militant activity. The operation was launched after security agencies received credible information regarding the presence of armed militants planning attacks in the region. According to official sources, troops surrounded the suspected hideout before engaging …
