Alliance politics intensifies ahead of AJK elections

ISLAMABAD: The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) and the Muttahida Ulema Council Azad Kashmir on Saturday formally announced an electoral alliance for the upcoming elections to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The announcement was made during a joint press conference at the National Press Club, addressed by AJKMC President and former…

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Digital life hurting families, warn experts

ISLAMABAD: Experts warned Sunday that the rise of digital life and brand obsession among Generation Z is eroding traditional family routines, with harmful consequences for relationships, mental and physical health, and weakening the cohesion that once defined home life. Renowned psychiatrist Dr Maria Sohail Qureshi, speaking to a local media channel, highlighted deepening concerns over…

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BISP chairperson asks for apology over Sanaullah’s ‘beggar’ remarks on programme’s beneficiaries

Says no one has right to insult, requests all those responsible to apologise to these families for hurting dignity Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid. Photo: Rubina Khalid Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid on Monday stressed that any humiliation or disrespect towards the poor and hardworking citizens was unacceptable and…

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Qizilbash rides wave of rising streams and Gen Z appeal

Murtaza Qizilbash. Photo: Express KARACHI: Spotify continues to spotlight Pakistan’s most compelling emerging voices through Spotify’s RADAR Pakistan programme, with Lahore-born Murtaza Qizilbash taking centre stage as the platform’s featured artist for Q2 2026, signalling the singer’s rapidly growing connection with audiences both in Pakistan and beyond. As one of the rising voices shaping Pakistan’s…

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15 policemen martyred, three injured in Bannu suicide attack on checkpoint

Rescue teams pull 3 police officers alive from rubble; search, rescue efforts still underway Rescue and search operations continue after terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh Khel police checkpoint in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district late Saturday night martyring 12 police personnel. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least 15 police personnel were martyred and…

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Man City beat Arsenal to seize title race control

Manchester City players celebrate their 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Etihad. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been in pole position for months but are wobbling…

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