Second phase of AJK election begins as voting opens in 21 constituencies
Results for all constituencies will be announced two hours after polling concludes The second phase…
Second phase of AJK election begins as voting opens in 21 constituencies
Results for all constituencies will be announced two hours after polling concludes The second phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly general election began on Sunday morning, with polling underway in 21 constituencies, including nine general seats in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee constituencies for Kashmiris residing in different cities across…
Pakistan welcomes Gaza disarmament deal
Process should culminate in the establishment of an independent, sovereign, contiguous, and viable State of Palestine Foreign Office. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Saturday, welcomed the positive developments under the Board of Peace towards the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. “Pakistan also appreciates the mediating countries, including the United States of America, Egypt, Qatar,…
Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say
Finance minister Satsuki Katayama reportedly to confirm move Monday, first such effort since 2011 Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington took joint action in the currency market to arrest the yen’s slide to 40-year lows, two Japanese government officials told Reuters. Katayama is likely to stress the two countries’ determination to combat what they consider…
Das added to Bangladesh Test squad
Bangladesh have recalled experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das for their two-match Test series against Australia. Photo: ICC/File Bangladesh have recalled experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das for their two-match Test series against Australia after he recovered from a calf injury, strengthening a squad already hit by injuries ahead of the tour. Litton was not included in the original…
Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Cessna Caravan carrying German, Italian and Spanish tourists goes down near Socos, officials say Authorities work in the area where a small aircraft carrying tourists from Germany, Italy and Spain crashed as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological site, in Nazca, Peru, August 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological…
PPP raises concerns over polling delays, staff shortages, alleged irregularities in AJK election
AJK Election Commission postpones polling in LA-27 Muzaffarabad-I due to heavy rainfall and landslides ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Cell In-charge Sardar Abdul Shakoor on Sunday alleged polling delays and electoral irregularities in several constituencies during the second phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections, while the Election Commission…
Govt pushes governance reform in digital age
Interior minister echoes calls, says youth not seeking handouts but fair opportunities ISLAMABAD’: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, on Saturday, emphasised that reforming and restructuring the governance model is essential to meet the challenges of the modern digital age, saying the move is needed “more in this new era of digital speed than…
Kerr delivers mile gold in Glasgow
Scotland’s Josh Kerr cruised to Commonwealth gold in men’s one mile final. Photo: AFP/FILE GLASGOW: Fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, Josh Kerr delivered Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland on home soil in the highlight of Saturday’s action, which saw 44 gold medals won. Kerr was 12 seconds slower than the…
De Zerbi ‘happy’ with pre-season progress
Tottenham continued their unbeaten pre-season run with a 2-1 win over Chelsea as De Zerbi praised his squad’s progress ahead of the new campaign. Photo: AFP/FILE SYNDEY: Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was “happy for a lot of things” as they return to London unbeaten in three pre-season games after a 2-1 win…
Start reform from your ministry, Asif tells Naqvi
A combination of file photos shows Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that any meaningful structural reforms should be debated through Parliament and the federal cabinet rather than at public forums, urging Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to begin the process with his own ministry…
