Security forces foil militant infiltration attempt in Kharan city
According to the Security forces an alleged militant infiltration attempt in Kharan city of Balochistan was foiled successfully after carrying out a swift operation against armed assailants attempting to enter the city. According to official, the militants had allegedly planned to spread fear among residents and disrupt law and order. However,
Government announces record increase in LNG prices
Pakistan has announced a record increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices for July after purchasing expensive spot cargoes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the LNG sale price has been increased by $6.45 per MMBtu
Pakistan Defeat South Korea 3-1 in Second Hockey Test
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan defeated South Korea 3-1 in the second Test of the Pakistan-South Korea hockey series here on Saturday. The match took place at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium here. After a closely contested first half, South Korea took the lead in the 30th minute when Son Dain scored a
Over 1.2m Voters Set for 2nd Phase of AJK Polls Tomorrow
MUZAFFARABAD: More than 1.2 million voters will cast their ballots in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections being held tomorrow (Sunday). The polling will be held amid tight security as the AJK Election Commission has finalized all the arrangements for the purpose. Of
Field Marshal Asim Munir pays tribute to PLA at 99th Anniversary ceremony in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: The 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Major General
Elders of Qamber Khel demands share in CM development funds
PESHAWAR: The elders of Tappa Wanda Garhi in Wamur Qamber Khel, Bara, District Khyber, have expressed strong disappointment with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for ignoring their area in development projects and demanded Chief Minister to grant them share in his developmental funds. The elders said they were disappointed by both
Chitral-Shandur Road to Be Completed by December 2026
PESHAWAR: The government has set December 2026 for the completion of all four packages of the 153-kilometre Chitral-Booni-Mastuj-Shandur Road. However, to meet the deadline, Rs4.20 billion is needed in the current fiscal year. The road, which links Chitral with Shandur through Pret, Booni, Mastuj and Shaidas, was federalised in May
Xiaomi Launches SkyNomad SUV with Flexible Interior
BEIJING: Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has introduced a new smart electric vehicle series called “Xiaomi Sky Nomad”, marking another major step in the company’s expansion into the electric vehicle market. The new electric SUVs are designed to offer more than battery-powered driving, featuring a range-extending system that can use an
Pakistan Wins Historic Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW: Fatima Zahra secured Pakistan’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after clinching bronze in the women’s 60kg boxing event following a semi-final defeat to Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. The 22-year-old’s run came to an end on Friday, but her bronze medal marked a landmark achievement as she became Pakistan’s
Pakistan’s New Province Debate: Here’s What the Constitution Says
ISLAMABAD: Debate over the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has resurfaced after two federal ministers called for the establishment of new administrative units as part of governance reforms. However, under Pakistan’s Constitution, creating a new province or altering the boundaries of an existing one requires a stringent constitutional process
