Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the talks between the United States and Iran had created a new hope for peace and stability. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister described the day as historic and significant, citing the substantial progress made in negotiations between the two countries. He said important technical-level talks […]
Elections
US envoy congratulates ppp in successful GB elections
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday invited American investors to explore investment opportunities in the province’s vast mineral resources, tourism, energy, health and education sectors. He extended the invitation during a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A Baker here at the Governor House, where both sides discussed avenues for economic cooperation, foreign […]
Gilgit-Baltistan Elections
The elections in Gilgit-Baltistan have concluded without major violence, but the real test of the exercise begins after the last vote has been cast. The region voted for 24 directly contested seats after a four-month delay, with a large field of candidates, heavy security and the familiar promises of constitutional rights, development, employment and ownership […]
All set for Gilgit-Baltistan Elections today
All preparations for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly general elections scheduled for June 7 have been completed, with authorities putting in place stringent security measures to ensure the peaceful conduct of polling across the region. According to the final classification list issued by the Election Commission, a total of 1,391 polling stations have been established across Gilgit-Baltistan. […]
Bilawal demands same-day elections across country
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that any new constitutional amendment should provide protection to the rights of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). “If any constitutional amendment has to be made anywhere, it is very important that the rights of GB are protected under it,” Bilawal said while addressing a rally in GB’s Shigar […]
GB Elections
On the campaign trail in Shigar, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari emphasised that any new constitutional amendment must protect Gilgit-Baltistan’s rights and resources and that its elected representatives deserved the authority and revenue promised to other federating units. He has argued that the region should have the same rights under the Constitution’s 18th Amendment and has […]
Punjab to deploy 6,000 police personnel for GB elections
Six thousand Punjab police personnel are being deployed in Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the June 7 election, it emerged on Sunday as the PTI reiterated its allegations of pre-poll rigging. Punjab authorities had initially approved the deployment of 5,000 personnel to GB and later gave the nod for the deployment of 1,000 more police personnel. Meanwhile, […]
High-level meeting held to ensure peaceful elections in GB
A high-level meeting was held in Gilgit-Baltistan to review preparations for the upcoming General Elections 2026, focusing on ensuring a transparent, free, fair, and peaceful electoral process. The meeting was attended by Chief Election Commissioner Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Shahbaz Khan, Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Arshad Majeed Mohmand, and Inspector General of Police Dr Nasir Akbar Khan. Key […]
Azma meets former MPC president, extends best wishes for upcoming elections
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari held a meeting with former President of the Multan Press Club, Shakeel Anjum. During the meeting, the Minister conveyed her best wishes for the upcoming Multan Press Club elections scheduled for tomorrow and emphasized that the elections should be conducted in a peaceful, transparent, and democratic manner […]
Colombian president narrowly escapes helicopter assassination attempt
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA: Colombian President Gustavo Petro narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while travelling by helicopter with his daughters, authorities and the president confirmed on Tuesday. Petro said his helicopter was unable to land on Colombia’s Caribbean coast due to threats that “unspecified people were going to shoot,” forcing the aircraft to head out to open […]