Govt, AJK’s Action Committee reach agreement on key issues
MUZAFFARABAD: The final round of talks between the government delegation and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) concluded successfully, with both sides signing an agreement to end the unrest and protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Federal Minister and member of the Prime Minister’s negotiation committee, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry,
Toll tax collections double across country in one year
ISLAMABAD: Toll taxes on motorways and highways across Pakistan have increased by 100% during the last fiscal year, according to official sources. Revenue collection in FY 2024–25 climbed to over Rs64 million, compared to Rs32 million in FY 2023–24. Data shows toll receipts from highways increased from Rs17 million to
Mian Iftikhar defends Aimal Wali’s speech, rejects Talal Chaudhry’s criticism
PESHAWAR: The Awami National Party (ANP) President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mian Iftikhar Hussain, has firmly rejected the statement made by Federal Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. He asserted that Aimal Wali Khan’s speech in the Senate was neither a personal attack nor simply party politics; rather, it was
Ex-PTI MNA Abdul Latif Chitrali surrenders to Islamabad ATC in May 9 case
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) former member of the National Assembly, Abdul Latif Chitral, eventually surrendered himself to the Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on Friday in the May 9 riot cases. Former PTI member of the National Assembly, Abdul Latif Chitrali, who was convicted in the May 9 cases, surrendered
All eyes on govt negotiation today as Kashmir protest paralyze life
KASHMIR: Life in different areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is paralyzed owing to a complete shuter-down strike and protest, while the government team will hold the next round of talks with leaders of Awami Action Committee after Friday prayers. Earlier, there were reports of minor casualties from the two
Islamabad Police severely tortures Journalists inside National Press Club
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police entered the National Press Club and tortured journalists who were covering the protest rally of Kashmir Action Committee activists. Though the protest demonstration was underway outside the Press Club, when police entered the building of the National Press Club and harassed the working journalists who were busy
PM nominates high-powered committee for talks with JAAC
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Shehbaz Sharif, has formed a high-powered committee for talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) as the situation in Azad Jammu Kashmir escalated. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has made a significant move by intervening at the highest level and appointing a
When will the last installment of Rs. 13,500 under BISP be released?
ISLAMABAD: Under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), deserving families receive financial assistance in four quarterly installments each year. The annual cash support of Rs. 54,000 is disbursed in four payments of Rs. 13,500 each. So far, three installments have been paid to registered families, and the latest update regarding
PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the latest Israeli troops’ attack on the Samud Gaza flotilla, a fleet of 40 boats carrying over 450 human rights aid workers from 44 countries. The convoy was en route to provide much-needed relief to the citizens of Gaza. PM Shehbaz
13 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan: ISPR
Thirteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan, were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan. An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in Quetta District in response to the reported presence of Khwarij, specifically Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of the operation, their own
