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Shehbaz, Zardari discuss key issues as PPP hints at budget support

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According to sources in the know, a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari has led to a consensus between the federal administration and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on most of the ideas for the 2018 federal budget.

A meeting held at Aiwan-e-Sadr where PM Shehbaz led the government team and met key PPP leaders. Prime Minister was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers and staff of the Ministry of Finance.

PM Shehbaz was received by President Zardari on his arrival at the Presidency. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari headed the party’s delegation during the talks that were held on the federal budget and other significant national issues.

Sources said the two parties agreed on most of each other’s recommendations on the budget in the meetings. The move is seen as a big step forward in winning parliamentary backing for the government’s budgetary strategy.

Sources added PPP has also given a positive indication for the adoption of the government budget. BUT debates on several practical and technological issues are likely to continue.

Sources noted that technical committees on both sides will continue conversations on a number of practical issues that need to be studied further before final decisions are taken.
There was also a brief discussion on the just ended elections in Gilgit-Baltistan. Sources said PM Shehbaz thanked President Zardari on the PPP’s

electoral success inside the region.

The prime minister reportedly smiled and said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had run a more effective election campaign than his political rivals during the chat. President Zardari reacted in a lighter vein: “After all who is his father?”

Sources further disclosed that the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. They exchanged opinions on the prevailing situation in Azad Kashmir and developments in the region.

The talks come at a critical time as the government seeks political agreement ahead of the presentation and passage of the federal budget, with both sides apparently narrowing divisions on major budgetary ideas.

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Floods, Landslides Strike Northern India, Killing at Least 25

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At least 25 people perished in floods and landslides caused by severe rain throughout northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on Monday, with more rain anticipated over the next several days.

At least 15 persons died in various rain-related accidents in Poonch, Rajouri and Doda districts of Indian-occupied Kashmir and numerous others were reported missing, a senior police officer said.

At least nine people died and four bodies retrieved after several landslides caused by continuous rains in Nagaland, a northeastern state, a top district official told Reuters.

One person perished in flooding in adjacent Assam on Sunday, the state disaster management office reported. Torrential rains have affected more than 57,000 people across seven districts of the state.“Active monsoon conditions are very likely to continue over Northwest, East & Northeast India during the next 6-7 days,” India’s weather agency stated in a post on social media website X.

In neighbouring Himalayan country Nepal, 27 people have died, one is missing and 69 others have been injured in floods, landslides, heavy rain and lightning strikes since the monsoon started in mid-June, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said.

Several routes including the one connecting the national capital, Kathmandu, with southern plains have been blocked by rubble thrown after landslides, police said on Monday.

Nepal’s weather authority anticipated light to moderate rainfall across much of the Himalayan nation on Monday, with heavy rain in isolated places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.

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CM Balochistan interacts with kids of ISPR Summer Camp 2026

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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) hosted Summer Camp 2026 for kids from all across Pakistan and thousands of young participants gathered to take part in educational activities and discuss national concerns.

The camp participants, who were joined by more than 4,000 kids from more than 18 venues nationwide, had a special interactive session with Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.

During the session, the chief minister discussed the current situation in Balochistan, security problems and role and responsibility of the youth in contributing to the future of the country.

Sarfraz Bugti spoke on the government’s view of security matters and militant groups, emphasizing the necessity of collaborative action and national unity to face the issues confronting the province.

He stated the future of Pakistan is in unity, mutual trust, social peace and positive outlook of its youth. He stated that young people have a critical role in developing a stable and peaceful society.

The participants posed questions about themes like security, investment prospects, smuggling, social media and other national issues. The participants claimed that the debate helped them to have a better grasp of the numerous issues surrounding Balochistan with detailed comments.

ISPR Summer Camp participants called such meetings crucial for developing national understanding and dialogue. The effort aims to improve awareness among young people, foster positive values, and provide opportunity for students to develop their talents and perspectives.

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Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Shoe

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ylian Mbappe was named the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to score in the final in New Jersey.

France skipper Mbappé topped the charts with 10 goals ahead of Argentina legend Messi with eight.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway attacker Erling Haaland both scored seven goals.

Real Madrid forward Mbappe, 27, also received the award during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where France were beaten finalists.

The Frenchman, who made his World Cup debut in 2018, scored twice in Saturday’s third-place play-off which England won 6-4.

Now the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals in three World Cups, one ahead of Messi.The 25-year-old has scored more than 100 international goals but said: “I would have liked not to be the all-time leading scorer and to be playing tomorrow’s match.

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