Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Raja Shahbaz Khan on Wednesday announced decisions on three pending election petitions, giving the PPP 11 seats. The election chief declared PPP candidate Attaullah Khan the winner from GBA-16 Diamer-II, PML-N candidate Malik Kefayat from GBA-17 and PML-N candidate from GBA-13 Astore-I. The rival candidates had filed petitions with the […]
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continue despite US-Iran deal
Israeli air strikes have continued to target towns in southern Lebanon despite an agreement between the United States and Iran set to be formally signed on Friday to end the war on all fronts. Israeli drones carried out three attacks in Tyre that resulted in injuries while a drone also targeted the Bint Jbeil district […]
Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’
Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the US to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document. The accord, due to be signed […]
Imran Abbas wishes Ameesha on her 51st birthday
Several Indian and Pakistani celebrities have shared bonds that transcend geography,reminding fans that art and human connection know no boundaries. One such friendship is that of Pakistani actor Imran Abbas and Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel. The duo has often grabbed attention for their camaraderie on social media, with fans frequently praising their effortless chemistry and […]
Sajal says she has an unbreakable bond with acting
Actor Sajal Aly recently shared that she cannot imagine doing any job other than acting. She said acting helps her express emotions that people often feel unable to show because of social expectations. While appearing on a show, Sajal talked about her acting journey and how performing gives her a sense of personal freedom. She […]
Punjab unveils ‘people-friendly’ budget with Rs 5.9tr outlay
Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtabaur Rehman presented the provincial budget on Tuesday after the cabinet approved a people-friendly Rs5.9 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, provincial ministers and MPAs attended the session. The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is 10.7 per cent higher than the current year’s, […]
UK pledges additional £8m to Pakistan against illegal migration
The United Kingdom has committed an additional £8 million to support joint efforts with Pakistan to combat crime and illegal migration, with the funding aimed at strengthening border and visa systems and enhancing law enforcement capabilities against people smuggling and trafficking networks. In a statement on Tuesday, the British High Commission confirmed the commitment made […]
Jailed PTI leaders reject PM’s call for ‘Charter of Economy’, seek ‘Charter of Pakistan’ instead
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mian Mahmood-ur-Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and Omar Sarfraz Cheema have called for a “Charter of Pakistan” instead of a “Charter of Economy”, arguing that constitutional supremacy and political stability must precede any meaningful economic reform. In a letter communicated through their lawyer Rana Mudassir, the […]
Four independents join Aleem Khan’s Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party in Gilgit-Baltistan
Four independent candidates, who recently won in their constituencies, joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) after a meeting with party president Abdul Aleem Khan. The members include Anwar Ali, elected from GBA-23 Ghanche-II; Dr Asad Shafiq, elected from GBA-24 Ghanche-III; Muhammad Dilpazeer, elected from GBA-15 Diamer-I; and Aman Ali Amir, elected from GBA-21 Ghizer. Khan, who […]
AJK Police detain 425 individuals over recent unrest
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police on Thursday released a detailed report on the recent violent incidents linked to protests organized by the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), stating that four people lost their lives and 89 police personnel sustained injuries during the disturbances. According to a statement issued by the police […]