PPP alleges rigging as polling resumes in two delayed AJK constituencies
Party says polling staff caught red-handed with polling bags and ballot papers, preparing to engage…
PPP alleges rigging as polling resumes in two delayed AJK constituencies
Party says polling staff caught red-handed with polling bags and ballot papers, preparing to engage in ballot stuffing A picture showing the branch of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission—FILE PHOTO The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday accused polling staff in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) of abandoning a polling station and being…
Shehbaz orders timely state asset privatisation
ECONOMIC REFORMS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review progress in the privatisation programme in Islamabad. PHOTO: SABAH ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to complete all stages of the privatisation process within the prescribed timelines, stressing close coordination among ministries and institutions to achieve the government’s targets….
Inflation falls to 9.2% in July
PRICE MOVEMENTS: The price of onions – an essential kitchen item – rose 75% year-on-year, while milk products became nearly 10% more expensive. However, potato prices fell 35%, and sugar prices dropped 21% due to sufficient stocks and the government’s resistance to millers’ export demands. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Despite food inflation surging to its highest…
Ayesha, bowlers seal a consolation win for Pakistan
Pakistan Women won by four wickets. Photo: PCB Pakistan Women ended their Sri Lanka tour on a positive note after defeating the hosts by four wickets in the third and final T20 International at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday. After winning the toss and choosing to field, Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka Women to 113/6…
25 US states sue Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs
The coalition asking federal court to block the measures and order refunds for importers A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California. Photo: Reuters/file Twenty-five US states, nearly all led by Democrats, sued US President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over wide-ranging tariffs, arguing that the president had…
Govt slams Al Jazeera’s AJK coverage
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MoIB) on Monday accused Al Jazeera of “selective reporting” on the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, saying the broadcaster had sought to misrepresent the electoral process. In a post on X, the ministry said, “We have taken note of Al Jazeera’s selective reporting from handpicked polling stations…
KSE-100 falls 533 points amid profit-taking, global market uncertainty
Rebound in oil prices following attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz added to market uncertainty KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index swinging between gains and losses before slipping into negative territory by midday as investors resorted to profit-taking amid mixed regional cues….
Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes
LONDON: New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants. Portuguese Amorim has returned to coaching after being sacked in January by Manchester United and faces a Milan derby against…
Shaheen returns as Kandy Royals reinforce squad for LPL playoffs
The pacer will rejoin the franchise for the remainder of the Lanka Premier League Shaheen Afridi’s Test selection in doubt. Photo: PCB Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will rejoin the Kandy Royals for the remainder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after the franchise secured a place in the 2026 playoffs, tournament organisers said…
Iran eyes expanded trade with Pakistan through Karachi, Gwadar ports
Iranian minister says Pakistan-Iran Free Trade Agreement progressing well, will be concluded in near future Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak co-chairing along with Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan the 10th session of Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Iran on Tuesday expressed interest in expanding trade and…
