Judicial probe demanded into Sorange tragedy
Labour leaders urge sweeping mining safety reforms, compensation for victims’ families QUETTA: The Pakistan Central…
Judicial probe demanded into Sorange tragedy
Labour leaders urge sweeping mining safety reforms, compensation for victims’ families QUETTA: The Pakistan Central Mines Labour Federation (PCMLF) has called for a judicial investigation into the devastating methane gas explosion at the Sorange coalfield near Quetta that claimed the lives of 36 miners, urging the federal and Balochistan governments to undertake comprehensive reforms to…
Khawaja Asif supports Naqvi’s call for system overhaul
Says Naqvi’s call for systemic reforms should be debated in parliament and the federal cabinet A combination of file photos shows Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Even as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders criticised Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for his remarks on the country’s political system, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif came…
Russia pounds Kyiv, kills 10 as Ukraine appeals for Patriot interceptors
Zelensky says Ukraine intercepted just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles due to Patriot interceptor shortage Residents look at a burned car at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine August 1, 2026. REUTERS Russia pounded Kyiv and the region in a heavy ballistic missile attack…
JAAC responds to Bilawal’s letter, shows willingness to join Truth Commission talks
Bilawal says he will study JAAC’s proposal and consult AJK government and stakeholders to build consensus PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking to Al Jazeera ahead of the Islamabad Talks 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB The protesting Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee on Saturday expressed its willingness to engage with the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission…
Coalition allies PML-N and PPP at each other’s throats over AJK election claims
Questions how Zardari secures votes if the same process is being challenged for the prime minister’s election PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah addresses a gathering in Jhelum Valley on Saturday. SCREENGRAB Coalition partners in the federal government, the Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, on Saturday continued their war of words, which began during the…
Over 1 million voters to cast ballots in second phase of AJK polls
AJK election body says polling arrangements are complete for peaceful voting in 21 constituencies The CEC appealed to voters to participate actively in the democratic process, saying all necessary arrangements had been made for peaceful, transparent and impartial elections. PHOTO: EXPRESS MUZZAFARABAD: More than a million voters will head to polling stations on Sunday as…
Pakistan conquer South Korea 3-1 to take 2-0 lead in hockey series
South Korea took a 1-0 halftime lead after Sun Din scored in the 30th minute following a closely fought first half With two victories from the opening two matches, Pakistan now hold a 2-0 lead in the four-match Test series against South Korea, putting the hosts in a strong position to win the series. PHOTO:…
Fifa scraps private investment plan after backlash
FIFA drops plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial entity after strong opposition, Infantino says Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, attends a press event organized by Global Citizen and FIFA to announce the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in New York City, US, May 14, 2026. REUTERS FIFA president Gianni Infantino,…
Building collapses expose weak urban oversight in Lahore
254 incidents of building collapses were reported in Lahore during the past three years Rescue workers work at the site where children reportedly died after a tuition center roof collapsed, in Lahore, Pakistan, June 30, 2026. REUTERS LAHORE: The roof collapse of a residential building in Kahna has brought Lahore’s long-standing issues of illegal construction,…
Court awards Ahsan Iqbal Rs2.5m in defamation suit against Murad Saeed
Court holds that corruption allegations against Ahsan Iqbal are defamatory and unsupported by evidence A combination of file photos shows PTI leader Murad Saeed (left) and Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal. An additional sessions court in Islamabad on Saturday ruled in favour of Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in a defamation suit against…
