Category: Pakistan
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Hamas Appoints Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya as New Political Leader
DOHA: The Palestinian group Hamas has announced the appointment of Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, according to statements reported by Arab media. The announcement marks a significant leadership change within the organization as it continues to operate amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. New Political Bureau…
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Argentina Sets Unwanted FIFA World Cup Final Record Against Spain
NEW YORK: Defending champions Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, made unwanted FIFA World Cup history after failing to register a single shot on target during the 90 minutes of the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Spain went on to win the match 1-0 after extra time, securing its second FIFA Men’s World Cup…
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AJK Elections Will Be Held on Schedule, Says Chief Election Commissioner
MUZAFFARABAD: Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal, has dismissed reports suggesting that the upcoming elections could be postponed, reaffirming that polling will take place on July 27 as scheduled. Speaking about preparations for the elections, the Chief Election Commissioner said that all necessary arrangements had been completed and…
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Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods in Neelum Valley and Kaghan, Sweeping Away Homes, Bridges, and Vehicles
MUZAFFARABAD: Torrential rainfall and cloudbursts have triggered severe flash floods in Neelum Valley and Kaghan Valley, causing widespread damage to homes, bridges, roads, shops, vehicles, and other infrastructure, according to local authorities. Officials said the sudden flooding was caused by intense rainfall that led to overflowing streams and torrents, disrupting transportation and affecting communities in…
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First Phase of AJK Elections Begins as Thousands of Government Employees Cast Postal Votes
MUZAFFARABAD: The first phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections is underway, with around 30,000 government employees casting their votes ahead of the general polling scheduled for July 27. The early voting process is being held to enable government officials assigned election duties to exercise their constitutional right to vote…
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Ahsan Iqbal Responds to Bilawal, Says Kashmir Wants ‘Lahore-Like Development’
NAROWAL: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has responded to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s remarks ahead of the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, saying the people of Kashmir want development similar to Lahore and “will not allow Kashmir to become like Karachi.” Speaking at a Pakistan Muslim…
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Freight Train Derails Near Matiari, Rail Traffic Suspended as Both Tracks Blocked
HYDERABAD: Rail services on one of Pakistan’s main railway corridors were severely disrupted after a freight train derailed near Matiari in Sindh, blocking both the up and down railway tracks and forcing authorities to suspend train operations. According to Pakistan Railways officials, 17 wagons of a freight train came off the tracks near Wahab Shah…
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Bilawal Bhutto Challenges PML-N Ahead of AJK Elections, Predicts Historic Victory for PPP
KOTLI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed confidence that his party will secure victory in the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, claiming that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would suffer a defeat “that history will remember.” Addressing a public rally in Kotli, Bilawal said the PPP was determined to…
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Federal Ministers Condemn Noreen Niazi’s Remarks, Criticize PTI Founder and Family
ISLAMABAD: Federal ministers have strongly criticized remarks attributed to Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, describing the comments as irresponsible and against the country’s national interests. According to the government’s response, Minister of State Talal Chaudhry said that the PTI founder and his family were pursuing actions that, in his…
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Federal Government Decides to Continue Austerity Measures to Control Public Expenditure
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to continue its austerity measures during the current fiscal year as part of its broader strategy to control public spending and maintain fiscal discipline amid ongoing economic challenges. According to official sources, the Federal Cabinet has approved the continuation of cost-cutting measures for the current financial year. Following the…
