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House Vote on Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Advances In a dramatic overnight session on July 3, 2025, the U.S. House vote finally took place on advancing President Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending legislation—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The procedural vote passed narrowly by 219–213, after hours of tense negotiations and internal conflict within the Republican Party. Intense Negotiations Shape the House …

Senate Advances ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump’s flagship tax‑and‑spending package—officially titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—by a razor‑thin 51–50 margin. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie‑breaking vote after a grueling, over‑night “vote‑a‑rama” that lasted more than 24 hours. Three Republicans—Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul—joined Democrats in opposition, …

On 1 July 2025, Thailand Constitutional Court unanimously suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, pending an ethics probe over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen. The court accepted a petition by 36 senators, accusing her of dishonesty and violating the constitution’s moral standards. Seven judges backed the call for immediate suspension, while two dissented . What’s in …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Monday that the federal government has decided not to become a party to Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case in a United States court. Appearing before the court, the Additional Attorney General confirmed this stance. The bench—headed by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan—insisted that any such decision needs a formal rationale, which was not …

Record-Breaking Opening in Pakistan Released overseas on June 27, 2025, Sardaar Ji 3 kicked off strongly—most notably in Pakistan, where it smashed previous records. It even surpassed Salman Khan’s Sultan, securing approximately ₹4.27 crore ($500,000) on Day 1 in Pakistan. Global Box Office Surge Overseas audiences have embraced the movie. In just two days, Sardaar Ji 3 amassed around ₹11.03 crore …

Petrol Price Increase: Latest Numbers As of June 30, 2025, the Petrol Price Increase in Pakistan has been increased to PKR 258.43 per liter, which is a PKR 8.36 rise from the previous rate of PKR 253.63. Similarly, high-speed diesel (HSD) has also seen a hike of PKR 10.39, reaching PKR 266.79 per liter. Light diesel and kerosene remain unchanged at PKR 155.81 and PKR 166.2, respectively. …

A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook Lahore and various nearby cities early Tuesday morning. The tremors were felt in areas including Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala, Okara, Kamoke, Sahiwal, Muridke, and Nankana Sahib. The quake originated approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Lahore, with a shallow depth of around 12 to 14 kilometers, causing a noticeable jolt across the …

South Korea: To combat its record-low birth rate, South Korea is offering up to $38,000 USD in financial support to couples who get married. The country’s fertility rate dropped to just 0.72 births per woman, prompting urgent government action. Busan’s Multi-Stage Marriage Incentive In Saha District, Busan, a new program gives: ₩500,000 ($360) for participating in dating events ₩20 million …

In a significant move highlighting the enduring economic partnership between Beijing and Islamabad, China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan. This financial gesture offers much-needed relief to Pakistan’s struggling economy, which has been under immense pressure due to rising debt obligations and declining foreign reserves. A Lifeline for Pakistan’s Economy The rollover of $3.4 billion comes at …

MBS Reaffirms Firm Stance on Israel-Palestine Issue In Saudi Arabia Declares a major diplomatic statement, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has clearly declared that the Kingdom will not recognize Israel unless there is a fully independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. His comments come at a time when global speculation was high regarding Saudi-Israel normalization …