Oil Prices slash after trump calls off planned strike on Iran
ISLAMABAD: Global oil markets breathed a sigh of relief on Monday as crude prices fell sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was halting a proposed military strike on Iran. According to international news agency Reuters, both major benchmarks recorded losses of over $4 per barrel in early trading.
Federal Minister Amir Muqam offers talks to Rawalakot protesters
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam has offered talks to protesters staging a sit-in in Rawalakot, urging them to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing situation. Speaking about the protest, Muqam said not everyone participating in the sit-in should be viewed as a militant or
PML-N dominates second phase of AJK assembly elections with nine seats
MUZAFFARABAD: Vote counting continued after polling concluded in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, with unofficial and preliminary results showing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerging as the dominant party. Polling was held for eight constituencies in the Muzaffarabad Division and 12 seats
Authorities warn of fake E-Challan scam, urge public to avoid suspicious links
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a public warning after a new online scam emerged in which fraudsters are targeting residents through fake e-challan alerts sent via SMS and WhatsApp. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the traffic police said scammers are circulating fraudulent messages
KP Worst Hit as Deadly Monsoon Season Leaves Trail of Destruction across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: At least 126 people have lost their lives and 404 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, according to a report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The report, covering the period from June 26
Information Ministry Rejects Al Jazeera’s AJK Election Report as One-Sided
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has criticized Al Jazeera’s coverage of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, alleging that the international broadcaster presented a misleading picture of the electoral process through selective reporting. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry described Al Jazeera’s reporting as one-sided,
UAE Resumes Visit Visas for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed issuing visit visas to Pakistani citizens through registered travel agents, bringing relief after months of uncertainty. According to travel industry representatives and UAE embassy officials, this latest development would make it easier for Pakistanis to travel to one of their most popular
Younis Khan Opens Academy for Young Cricketers
PESHAWAR: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has launched a new cricket academy aimed at providing aspiring young cricketers with professional coaching, modern training facilities, and opportunities to develop their skills for the highest levels of the game. ‘Younis Khan Cricket Academy’ was launched at KHA Legend Arena in Karachi. Speaking
Polling Underway in Second Phase of AJK Elections
MUZAFFARABAD: Amid tight security arrangements, polling is underway in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections. In the second phase, voters are casting their ballots in 21 constituencies, including 12 seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees. According to the report, voting began in the morning and
Government decides to verify laptop scheme phase II applicants through NADRA
LAHORE: The government has decided to verify students through the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for Phase II of the Laptop Scheme, as authorities continue preparations for the programme’s second round. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Laptop Steering Committee, which also discussed the implementation of
