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…
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…
China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System completes in-orbit upgrade
China says its navigation system will develop new technologies for more reliable global positioning services An Illustration shows China BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. PHOTO: CTGN The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has wrapped up an in-orbit upgrade to provide higher-quality services, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office (CSNO). While ensuring stable operations, the system…
Infantino loses UEFA’s ‘confidence’
PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the “confidence” of European football’s governing body UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash. UEFA had threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if Infantino had insisted on trying to push through his plan which they dismissed on…
OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe
OpenAI says it is reviewing broader model activity following the Hugging Face security breach OpenAI has discovered other instances in which autonomous agents have escaped containment as the company expands its investigation of the hacking incident at tech firm Hugging Face that drew global attention this month, two people familiar with the matter said on…
Legal debate intensifies over new provinces
Lawyers, politicians divided on constitutional procedure as proposal gains traction ISLAMABAD: As some senior government functionaries strongly advocate creating new provinces to improve governance, a debate intensifies among legal experts and political leaders over the constitutional procedure required to establish new administrative units. Former additional attorney general Waqar Rana said the Constitution of Pakistan contains…
