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NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq ‘restores’ airing of PTI speeches
• Warns against criticism of judiciary and armed forces• PTI MNA Afridi’s suspension ends, can rejoin proceedings today• Khawaja Asif assails conduct of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday lifted longstanding curbs on the airing and dissemination of opposition members’ speeches on NA TV, and the assembly’s social media platforms. However, the removal of the restrictions came with a stern warning that members must strictly abide b...
California woman's miracle survival after powerful sneaker wave sweeps her into the ocean: 'It just swallowed me'
California woman's miracle survival after powerful sneaker wave sweeps her into the ocean: 'It just swallowed me'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 03:32, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 03:33, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
'Useless fellows': Kharge loses cool over DK Shivakumar slogans, warns party workers of action
"Will the entire country be affected if you shout here? This is not an individual's programme, it is a party programme. You useless fellows... There is no worship of individuals here, we are here for the party programme which brings all of us together," Kharge said.
Sindh’s development question
With development spending slashed by 30 per cent despite glaring infrastructure deficits and current expenditure rising by 20pc to sustain an already bloated and inefficient provincial bureaucracy, the proposed Rs3.5 trillion Sindh Budget, which projects a Rs37 billion deficit, is anything but forward-looking. The current budget reinforces the perception that the PPP has diluted many of its core values to align with the country’s prevailing power structure, making it increasingly difficult to di...
Mediators urge swift diplomacy to cement US-Iran patch-up
• Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt call MoU a step towards de-escalation, regional stability• Stress need for verifiable, lasting deal• Foreign ministers hail Islamabad, Doha’s role in brokering peace CAIRO: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt on Sunday welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, emphasising the importance of achieving a swift and successful conclusion to the subsequent phase of negotiations. The Regional Four (R-4), me...
Nykaa, Bajaj Finance & more: Top stocks to watch on June 22
Top financial analysts are optimistic about the prospects of various Indian firms. Bajaj Finance showcases remarkable resilience against economic challenges with its solid asset quality and positive margin outlook. Varun Beverages plans to diversify its product lineup via a strategic partnership. Nykaa is targeting impressive revenue and EBITDA increases by 2030, tapping into changing consumer behaviors.
Punjab’s planned PIVOT
Every Punjab budget in recent years has followed the same script: bigger numbers and the same line items inflated to keep pace with political optics. Education gets more, health gets more, the development programme gets a headline figure, and a finance minister stands up in the assembly to call it historic. This year’s Rs5.9 trillion budget does more or less the same. But buried in it is something the province’s budgets have not really attempted before: an actual strategy for what Punjab’s econo...
PIA to be handed over to new owners this month
• All local, international regulatory approvals completed, adviser says• Islamabad airport privatisation planned during FY27• Karachi, Lahore airport outsourcing process to begin immediately• Five Discos targeted for sale or concession ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines will be fully and formally handed over to its new owners before the end of the current month, completing a privatisation transaction that had been delayed for months after bidding in December last year because of global r...
T20 WC: How India can still qualify for semis after SA defeat – Explained
India's chances of reaching the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 took a serious hit after Harmanpreet Kaur's side lost to South Africa in Manchester on Sunday.
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
The Americas Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows Updated June 21, 202610:12 PM ET Originally published June 21, 202610:12 PM ET By John Otis Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the opposition Defenders of the Motherland movement. Rodrigo Abd/AP hide caption toggle caption Rodrigo Abd/AP BOGOTA, Colombia—Right-wing populist candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election based on the preliminary "qui...
BUDGET 2026-27: NA body questions mobile taxes, EV policy
• Committee finalises Finance Bill 2026 recommendations• Lawmakers seek relief for entry-level, mid-range phone users• FBR says mobile imports generate Rs37bn annually• Apple devices account for Rs21bn in mobile import revenue• Aircraft lease, spare parts tax relief extended beyond PIA• MNAs insist airline relief should reflect in ticket prices ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Sunday raised questions over the government’s mobile phone taxation policy and proposed taxes on high-end electri...
AI chatbot founder has message for all tech executives warning of job losses
Replika founder Eugenia Kuyda warns that fears of AI-driven job losses are valid, predicting widespread social unrest. She notes that junior roles are already disappearing, making hiring inexperienced workers unsustainable for startups. While acknowledging AI's potential for creativity, Kuyda believes the current tech trajectory could lead to significant societal challenges and protests.
Children aged just SIX in line for 'care' at NHS gender clinics
Children aged six or younger are in line for appointments at NHS gender clinics.Shocking new figures have revealed that more than 250 children of primary school age are waiting for care at the controversial clinics across England.Among those on the waiting list, as many as nine are aged six or younger - and are described as experiencing "gender identity issues".Freedom of Information data from NHS England shows that youngsters are offered the "care" at three children's gender services operating...
Terminal lateness: Britain's most delayed airlines are revealed
Terminal lateness: Britain's most delayed airlines are revealedSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:50, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 03:01, 22 June 2026 e-mail 9 View comments
Meet the women who got new hearts - then donated their old ones to medical science
Meet the women who got new hearts - then donated their old ones to medical scienceSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:02, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 03:00, 22 June 2026 e-mail 2 View comments
Major dispute to threaten Trump's Iran deal over billions in frozen Tehran funds: expert
As U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Sunday, a regional analyst warned that a dispute over billions in potentially unfrozen Iranian assets could quickly test the durability of a fledgling interim agreement.The disagreement is emerging, they say, as Washington and Tehran begin implementing the memorandum of understanding signed June 17, with negotiators holding the first round of talks at Bürgenstock, near Lucerne, Switzerland.According to Iran International, President Masoud Pez...
Virat Kohli grooves to Karan Aujla's 'Winning Speech' at grand Delhi event - video
At Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, the crowd erupted as Punjabi music star Karan Aujla performed his hits, including the popular 'Winning Speech'. The event was made even more spectacular by the appearance of cricket legend Virat Kohli, who took the stage to express the meaningful connection he felt with Aujla's song, creating unforgettable memories for the audience. Read on to know more in detail.
After Abu Dhabi row, Nagpur aspirant sits for NEET retest; father in tears of joy
A NEET aspirant, Abdullah Mohammad Talib, faced immense distress after his admit card showed Abu Dhabi as the exam centre, despite his family selecting Vidarbha cities. His father expressed relief and anxiety after Abdullah appeared for the retest, alleging potential unauthorized access to his son's application profile. The family hopes for a positive outcome and recovery from the ordeal.
Weather Live Updates: Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles Slightly Above Seasonal Average
Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain Alert Live Updates: Delhi's temperature rises above seasonal average with expected thunderstorms.
Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?
Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorBBCFor the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, not because they have lost a general election but because their own party has concluded they would be better off without them.Many people within government and in the wider Labour Party expect Sir Keir Starmer to say just this, perhaps as...