Web archive - June 9, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s health spending below 1% of GDP, reveals Economic Survey 2024–25

The report reveals that the total allocation for health during the current fiscal year stood at Rs. 925 billion

Sports

Portugal defeat Spain on penalties to clinch Nations League title

Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored his 138th international goal, plays key role in final

Pakistan, Punjab

India blocks Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan for Guru Arjan Dev Ji anniversary

PSGPC says Indian action undermines religious harmony

World

Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel Madleen in international waters

Footage shows crew with raised hands as Israeli forces board the humanitarian ship

Pakistan

Govt set to unveil Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq approves NA session schedule; Budget 2025–26 to be presented on June 10

World

Clashes escalate in Los Angeles after Trump sends in National Guard

Governor Gavin calls Guard deployment illegal; Trump accuses protesters of inciting violence

World

Japanese troops injured in blast at US military base in Okinawa

Tokyo's Defence ministry says an investigation is underway following the blast.

World

National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles as immigration protests intensify

Footage shows military vehicles, riot shields at LA federal building after DHS says 1,000 rioted Friday; unverified.

World, Business

Chinese defence stocks surge as Pakistan buys J-35 stealth jets

PM Shehbaz's post last week confirmed Pakistan’s purchase of China’s J-35 stealth jets

Business

Pakistan’s power capacity hits 46,605 MW, idle plant costs burden consumers

The government said that this increase is primarily attributed to the addition of 2,813 MW through net metering.