Pakistan’s New Federal Budget and Key Global News
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly. In this budget, the government has announced relief for government employees and pensioners, under which salaries and pensions will be increased by seven percent. Along with this, changes have been made to the income tax slabs for the salaried class to provide them some relief amidst rising inflation.
Other key points of the budget include changes to the 'Super Tax' system. The government has introduced new tax laws for medium and large-scale enterprises to increase national revenue. In his speech, the Finance Minister mentioned various measures for economic improvement and stated that these decisions aim to make the country financially stable.
Regarding law and order, tragic news has come from the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where two civilians were killed in a suicide blast near a mosque. A two-year-old child is among the deceased, while 10 people were injured in the attack. Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, and the injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a health crisis in Africa. According to the organization, the Ebola virus is spreading rapidly to new areas in the northeastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health experts are closely monitoring the situation, and efforts are being made to deliver medical aid to the affected areas to prevent the further spread of this dangerous disease.
In the world of technology, social media company Meta's apps—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—faced a technical glitch on Friday evening. Due to this glitch, users worldwide were unable to use the desktop versions of these apps. The company confirmed the issue and assured it would be resolved as soon as possible, although the services were working on mobile apps.
Important political news from the Middle East is that Israeli authorities have released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef. His son told the media that Hassan Yousef has been released from detention in the occupied West Bank and has now reached his home. His release is being considered significant in the current regional situation.
A major news story from the world of art and culture is that the famous British painter David Hockney has passed away at the age of 88. He was an influential figure in the world of modern art, and his colorful paintings gained great fame globally. Artists and his fans around the world have expressed deep grief over his death.
Finally, in the world of showbiz, famous model Kendall Jenner has made a major decision regarding her private life. According to reports, she has made it clear to her family that she wants to keep her relationship with Jacob Elordi away from the media's eye and private. She has given strict instructions not to interfere in this matter in any way.