Election 2026, Polling starts in Gilgit-Baltistan
Polling for the Gilgit-Baltistan elections 2026 has commenced and will continue uninterrupted until 5 PM today. More than 12 parties and 396 candidates, including independents, are participating in the elections across 24 constituencies. Election-related chaos has erupted as voters prepare to exercise their right to vote. To ensure a transparent
G-B votes in legislative assembly elections today
GILGIT: The people of Gilgit-Baltistan will vote in the general elections for the G-B Legislative Assembly on Sunday (today) after the polls were delayed by four months due to harsh winter weather. All arrangements have been finalised, with elections to be contested in 24 constituencies. According to the GB Election
How Much Did Pilgrims Spend on Hajj Under Official Scheme?
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani pilgrims spent approximately Rs 139.16 billion on Hajj this year under the government scheme, according to official data. According to the expenditure breakup, the expenses of pilgrims availing of the long Hajj (40 to 45 days) came to Rs 89.40 billion, while the cost of short Hajj (20
Employees salaries likely to rise under budget 2026-27, details out
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed a salary increase of 10 to 15 percent for government employees in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make the final decision on this important matter after consulting with coalition parties. This proposal for a salary increase
AJK Police take custody of 72 important leaders of Awami Action Committee
KASHMIR: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Police, while taking action as per the law to maintain law and order and protect the lives and property of citizens during the last eighteen hours, said that 72 people associated with the unlawful Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have been arrested. During the initial operation,
Which foreign degrees will not be recognised?
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an advisory regarding foreign degrees that will not be recognized after 2026. The advisory issued by the HEC states that students should exercise caution before taking admission as not every format will be recognized in Pakistan after 2026. According to the commission, degrees
Relief for mobile users, tax cuts recommended
The Ministry of Information Technology has prepared several proposals for providing relief to mobile users and the telecom sector for the Federal Budget 2026-27. The ministry has recommended reduction of 15% advance tax on mobile cards and balance load and 19.5% general sales tax on mobile services. According to the
Govt issues notification on revised petroleum prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced new prices of petroleum products for the coming week, reducing the price of petrol by Rs 4 per liter, while the price of diesel has been maintained at the old level. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), these
AJK President bans Awami action committee over anti-state activities
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has imposed a ban on the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2014. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department on June 5, the organisation also known as Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and Awami
PMD forecast sunny weather in KP
Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted that Peshawar will experience a maximum of 36°C and a minimum of 24°C today. Thunderstorms and gales are likely during the night. There is a 34 to 57 percent chance of rain between 12 pm and 3:00 am. Rain and hail are expected in the upper
