Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has announced a civil award for Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, a Civil Hospital Quetta employee who displayed exceptional courage and humanity by rushing to assist Dr Mahnoor Nisar immediately after she was attacked with acid while on duty. The incident, which shocked the nation and sparked widespread concern regarding the safety…
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading political party in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections 2026, securing leads in 11 constituencies according to unofficial and preliminary results. Vote counting continues across the region as political parties closely monitor developments in one of Pakistan’s most significant regional elections. Polling for the 24 directly…
Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have launched a large-scale crackdown against members and supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) following the government’s decision to ban the organisation under anti-terrorism laws. The operation has resulted in the arrest of approximately 72 individuals, while JAAC leaders have strongly rejected the allegations and reaffirmed…
Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed a significant success in its ongoing campaign against terrorism after neutralising two alleged Fitna al-Khawarij militants, including a key commander, during an intelligence-based operation in Taunsa. According to an official statement issued by the CTD spokesperson, the operation was conducted in the Taman Qaisrani tribal area after authorities received…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide heatwave alert, warning that severe hot and dry weather conditions will affect most parts of Pakistan from June 7 to June 12, 2026. According to the latest advisory, a strong high-pressure system developing in the upper atmosphere is expected to trigger a significant rise in temperatures…
A postgraduate female doctor sustained serious injuries after being attacked with acid while performing her duties at Civil Sandeman Hospital in Quetta, the largest public healthcare facility in Balochistan. The disturbing incident has sparked widespread condemnation, raised concerns regarding hospital security, and highlighted the dangers faced by healthcare professionals while serving the public. According to…
Members of the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kashmir have formally raised concerns regarding reports of a communications blackout and escalating tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a letter addressed to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, parliamentarians urged the British government to seek clarity on the situation and support efforts aimed…
The federal government has proposed a significant transformation of Islamabad’s governance structure through a new framework that could introduce an elected legislative assembly and a locally elected chief executive for the capital city. The proposal is part of the draft “ICT Governance Model” prepared by a committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and chaired…
A Lahore court has granted interim pre-arrest bail to PML-N Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Saqib Chadhar in a high-profile cyber harassment case filed by Pakistani television actor Momina Iqbal. The development comes a day after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered a case against the lawmaker based on allegations made by the…
The Sindh government has officially announced the schedule for the release of Matriculation (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) examination results across the province, providing clarity for thousands of students awaiting their academic outcomes. The decision is expected to help students plan their educational future and complete admission procedures without unnecessary delays. According to the official notification,…
