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 Vol. I No. 1 ★ Islamabad, Pakistan ★ Price: Free Rooma News "Informed Citizens Build Stronger Nations" Founded by Rooma Mehmood Sunday, May 31, 2026 Islamabad Edition ⬥ Sunday Morning Edition ⬥ Pakistan · World · Politics · Economy ⬥ ⬥ Lead Story ⬥ Pakistan Inks Washington Lobby Deal Amid Iran Mediation Role Islamabad signs two-year contract with Ervin Graves Strategy Group as it consolidates its position as a key back-channel between the United States and Tehran By Rooma Mehmood | Islamabad Bureau Pakistan | Diplomacy Islamabad Formalises US Outreach With Professional Lobbying Contract Pakistan has formalised its strategic outreach to Washington by signing a two-year contract with the Ervin Graves Strategy Group, a prominent US-based lobbying firm. The agreement is designed to strengthen Pakistan's economic, strategic, and diplomatic standing in the American capital. The move coincides with Islamabad's active role in mediating between the United States...

 Islamabad, Pakistan Founded 2026 · Independent Voice Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Vol. I, No. 1 Rooma News "Truth in Every Column — Clarity in Every Line" Published by Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad Pakistan · World · Analysis · Editorial Saturday Morning Edition Complete Coverage Within Breaking P etrol & Diesel Prices Slashed by Rs22/Litre ◆ IHC Schedules Hearing on June 1 for Imaan & Hadi Sentences ◆ NATO Condemns Russian Drone Strike on Romanian Residential Block ◆ Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test ◆ Portugal Records Hottest May Day Amid European Heatwave ◆ Meta Announces 10% Workforce Reduction as AI Pivot Accelerates ◆ Pakistan Freelancing Exports Surge 49% to Nearly $1 Billion Pakistan Economy · Eid Gift Government Slashes Fuel Prices by Rs22 Per Litre — Third Consecutive Weekly Cut The federal government announces sweeping relief on petrol and diesel as global oil prices retreat, offering a tangible boost to consumers still recovering from Eid expe...

  ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN EST. 2026 · DEDICATED TO TRUTH BY ROOMA MEHMOOD Rooma News " Light Through Every Story — From Islamabad to the World " VOL. I · NO. 1 Morning Edition Friday, May 29, 2026 ★ BREAKING: Tentative 60-day US-Iran truce framework awaiting Trump approval ✦ CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz undergoes surgery in Lahore ✦ Heatwave: 51.5°C recorded in Dadu ✦ DPM Dar meets China FM Wang Yi in New York ✦ UN adds Israel to sexual violence blacklist ✦ Ebola cases top 1,000 in DRC ✦ Pakistan cricket Test series vs West Indies set for July–August ✦ Youm-e-Takbeer observed with national pledge to sovereignty ✦ 🌡️ Islamabad: 38°C  ·  🔥 Dadu: 51.5°C (Heatwave)  ·  🌧️ Rain expected: Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi  ·  ⚠️ PMD Heatwave Alert in Effect Top Story · World Fragile Truce: U.S. & Iran Near 60-Day Ceasefire Deal as Strait of Hormuz Hangs in the Balance Tentative framework reached — oil prices ease — but Trump's final word yet to come; Pakistan's me...

 Est. 2026 · Islamabad, Pakistan Independent · Unbiased · Informed Price: Rs. 25 Rooma News "All the news worth knowing — from Islamabad to the world" By Rooma Mehmood Thursday, May 28, 2026 Vol. I · No. 1 · Islamabad Edition ☪ Eid Mubarak — Pakistan observes the second day of Eid-ul-Azha ☪ ⚛ Today is Youm-e-Takbeer — May 28, 1998 · Pakistan's Nuclear Test Anniversary ⚛ International Trump "Not Satisfied" With Iran Ceasefire Progress World Desk · Islamabad Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain dangerously elevated as US President Donald Trump declared he is "not satisfied" with the current trajectory of ceasefire negotiations, dampening earlier optimism that a deal was within reach. The Strait of Hormuz — through which nearly a fifth of global oil transits — remains the central flashpoint. The US has added an Iranian shipping authority to its growing sanctions list, further straining diplomatic channels. "The Strait of Hormuz remains a cho...

  Vol. I · No. 1 · Islamabad, Pakistan "Truth is the compass; courage is the ink." Price: Rs. 50 · International: $1.00 Rooma News Independent · Fearless · Informed Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 28 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH ☪ Eid Mubarak Special Edition By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad Breaking EIDUL AZHA OBSERVED NATIONWIDE · PDMA ISSUES HEATWAVE ALERT FOR PUNJAB · SpaceX STARSHIP UPGRADED TEST FLIGHT SUCCESS · FRENCH OPEN: SINNER & SABALENKA ADVANCE · NORTH KOREA FIRES BALLISTIC MISSILE. ⚠ Heatwave Warning — Punjab Islamabad 37°C / Sunny Lahore 42°C / Haze Karachi 34°C / Humid Peshawar 39°C / Dry Quetta 31°C / Clear Pakistan Eid Special · May 27, 2026 Eid Mubarak Eidul Azha 2026 Pakistan celebrates with religious fervour. PM urges nation to remember the poor and needy as sacrifices are made across the country. Security 45,000 Police Deployed Across Punjab Unprecedented security arrangements are in place for Eid celebrations throughout Punjab province, with o...

 Est. 2026 · Islamabad, Pakistan Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Vol. I · No. 1 Rooma News "Truth, Clarity, and Consequence" By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad RS 30 Pakistan & World Affairs ✦ Breaking: Suicide bombing targets shuttle train in Quetta — 47 killed ✦ Russia launches mass missile attacks on Kyiv ✦ Hajj season commences ✦ Pakistan Pilgrims Gather in Mina as Hajj Season Begins Interior Ministry — Hajj Bureau Pilgrims have begun gathering in Mina as the Hajj season formally commences. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted a thorough review of facilities at Pakistani Hajj camps, pledging that all arrangements for the pilgrims would meet the highest standard of service and safety. Thousands of Pakistani faithful are among the millions converging on the holy sites, with authorities coordinating logistics in conjunction with Saudi counterparts to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience ahead of Eid al-Adha. Xi–Sharif Reaffirm "Unbreakable" Ties; CPEC Phas...

 Est. 2026 · Islamabad, Pakistan Free · Digital Edition Monday, May 25, 2026 ROOMA NEWS By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad Pakistan ✦ World ✦ Economy ✦ Editorial ⚡ Breaking — Balochistan Train Bombing · PM Sharif in Beijing · Shenzhou-23 Launched. Pakistan Security Train Blast Kills 24 in Balochistan A suicide bomber strikes a passenger train in one of Pakistan's deadliest attacks this year Quetta — A devastating suicide bombing struck a passenger train in Balochistan on Monday, claiming at least 24 lives and leaving dozens injured. Security forces cordoned off the area as emergency responders rushed to the scene. The attack drew swift condemnation from the government, with federal and provincial authorities vowing a swift and decisive response. The incident deepens concerns over persistent security challenges in the province. "Structural reform and sustained counter-terrorism are the only lasting answers." Separately, 11 lives were lost in a collision between a passenger v...

 st. 2026 · Islamabad, Pakistan Rooma News ✦ Truth · Clarity · Courage ✦ By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad Price: Rs. 50 Vol. I · No. 1 Sunday, May 24, 2026 National & World Edition Editorial Opinion & Analysis Navigating the Narrow Path — The 2026-27 Budget Pivot The government faces an unprecedented trifecta: IMF fiscal benchmarks, a volatile Geopolitical Risk Premium from the Middle East, and the urgent need to incentivize export-led growth. As the federal government approaches the finalization of the 2026-27 budget, it finds itself caught between rigid fiscal benchmarks and the desperate domestic need to incentivize the next generation of export-led growth. The upcoming budget is not merely a statement of accounts; it is the definitive bridge to 2027. The central tension of this budget lies in the conflict between the IMF's mandate for a 2% primary surplus and the private sector's plea for fiscal breathing room. The IT and telecommunications sectors, curren...

 Pakistan's Voice · World in Focus Rooma News By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad, Pakistan Saturday, 23 May 2026 Morning Edition Islamabad, Pakistan Breaking ⬥ Army Chief in Tehran for US–Iran mediation talks ⬥ PTI launches fresh protest drive for Imran Khan's release ⬥ PM Shehbaz departs for Beijing state visit ⬥ Petrol price cut by Rs. 6 per litre effective today ⬥ WHO raises DRC Ebola risk to "Very High" ⬥ Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US Director of National Intelligence ⬥ Bolivia on brink as president faces resignation demands ⬥  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Departs for Beijing State Visit May 23–26 diplomatic trip to deepen CPEC 2.0 ties Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left Islamabad today for a four-day state visit to China, aimed at advancing Pakistan's "All-Weather Strategic Partnership" with Beijing as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. High on the agenda is the next phase of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, focused on indus...

  Vol. I · No. 1 Islamabad, Pakistan ✦ TRUTH · CLARITY · PURPOSE ✦ Friday, May 22, 2026 Price: Free of Charge Rooma News Independent Journalism from the Heart of Islamabad Established 2026 By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad Pakistan & World Edition ★ Breaking: Heatwave Warning Issued — Temperatures to Reach 50°C in Parts of Pakistan ★ Diplomacy Pakistan & China Mark 75 Years of Unbreakable Alliance PM Shehbaz Sharif hails Beijing's "unwavering" support as two nations chart course for CPEC 2.0 era of AI, green energy, and industrial renaissance. By Rooma Mehmood | Islamabad witnessed a high-profile ceremony Thursday marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China — a partnership that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described as "steadfast" and forged through decades of geopolitical turbulence. In a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and rivalry, the endurance of this "All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Par...