Mirpur division elections: Voters reject protests, choose ballot over agitation
MIRPUR: The people of Mirpur Division have expressed confidence in the power of the vote instead of taking to protests, choosing to exercise their constitutional, legal and democratic right to vote. Rejecting the Public Action Committee’s call for agitation on July 27 the fourth such call after three previous calls,
Pentagon admits killing of 18 US soldiers, 624 others injured in Iran war
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Defence (Pentagon) has released the latest report on the casualties of US soldiers related to the ongoing war against Iran, according to which 18 US soldiers have been killed and 624 have been injured since the beginning of the war. The Pentagon on Saturday updated
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser supports companies’ provision of games on disc
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser has given his view on the ongoing debate around physical media in games and said that if people want games on disc, ‘companies should provide it’ It has now been three and a half weeks since Sony announced that physical disc games will be discontinued for
Voting is underway for 13 Legislative Assembly(LA) seats of Mirpur division
KASHMIR: Amid tight security, polling has begun for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly (LA) seats from the Mirpur division in the first phase of the elections on Monday. In the first phase, elections are going to be held in the 13 constituencies of three districts of Mirpur
FO condemns Indian minister’s remarks on Kashmir issue,warns against any adventurism
The Foreign Office (FO) has condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “highly provocative and irresponsible comments” regarding the Kashmir dispute, saying that the neighbouring country must not underestimate Pakistan’s resolve to “thwart any Indian adventurism”. On Sunday, Singh had stated that there would be “no talks with Pakistan”. According to
Diplomacy remains open, but our priority is defending the nation: Iran’s FM spokesperson
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that diplomatic channels between Iran and America remain open, but Tehran’s overriding priority under current conditions is defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and people against the ongoing US war crimes. Speaking in an interview with Austrian public broadcaster ORF, Esmaeil Baqaei was asked
Goods transporters call for review of daily petroleum price adjustment policy
The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has called on the government to review its policy of adjusting petroleum prices on a daily basis, arguing that frequent changes are creating uncertainty and increasing operational difficulties for the transport sector. The demand was made during a meeting between Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President
Peshawar flour prices jump by up to Rs150 in two days
PESHAWAR: Flour prices have risen again in several cities across Pakistan, with dealers attributing the increase to higher wheat prices, adding to the financial burden on consumers already grappling with inflation. According to the Flour Dealers Association, the price of a 20-kilogram flour bag in Peshawar has increased by Rs100
Nationwide crackdown begins as deadline expires for undocumented Afghan nationals
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown against Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas after the expiry of the government-set deadline for regularizing their stay. According to police officials, 158 Afghan nationals were taken into custody in Rawalpindi between July 4 and July 25 and shifted to
Pakistani airline to resume flights after licence restoration
ISLAMABAD: Private Pakistani carrier Air Indus is set to resume flight operations after the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) restored its operating licence, paving the way for the airline’s return to the country’s aviation sector. Following the restoration of its licence, the airline has decided to restart its services in
