The first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections has officially begun across the Mirpur Division under strict security arrangements. Polling is taking place in the districts of Mirpur, Bhimber, and Kotli, where election authorities have completed all necessary preparations to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and fair voting process. According to…
The Cabinet Division has released updated Toshakhana records, revealing that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and several senior government officials deposited gifts received from foreign dignitaries in accordance with official procedures. According to the government, the latest records have been published on the Cabinet Division’s official website, alongside Toshakhana data dating back…
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flash floods, mudslides, and landslides across Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), causing widespread destruction to homes, bridges, roads, and livestock. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), at least 60 weather-related incidents have been recorded across the region. The latest assessment shows that 184 houses were affected, including 49 completely destroyed and…
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) provincial chief Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace and security in Balochistan, emphasizing unity and collective action to address the province’s security challenges. During a meeting in Quetta, the two leaders reviewed the overall law and order situation and discussed measures…
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs4.188 billion compensation package for employees of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) as part of the government’s plan to wind up the organization by December 2026. The compensation package is linked to the closure of PASSCO and the disposal of its wheat stocks. The…
A major health alert has been issued in Karachi after the Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory declared nine cancer medicines as substandard, fake, and unregistered following a detailed investigation. Authorities have initiated action against those responsible for distributing the medicines. According to Director Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory Syed Adnan Rizvi, the investigation began after laboratory testing…
A minor dispute over a juice payment turned violent in Lahore’s Manga Mandi area after three men allegedly opened fire at a food point owner and staff following an argument. Police have launched an investigation after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online. According to police officials, the suspects, identified as Boda Jatt and two…
The Faisalabad administration has unveiled a new smart public transport initiative featuring the Faisalabad Public Transport App and plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping network. The project aims to modernize public transportation, improve commuter convenience, and promote environmentally friendly travel across the Faisalabad Division. According to Commissioner Faisalabad and President of the Faisalabad…
A low-level flood has been reported in the Ravi River near Kamalia after water levels rose significantly at the Mil Fatyana point. Authorities have intensified monitoring and emergency preparedness measures as approximately 50,000 cusecs of water continue flowing downstream. According to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Irrigation, officials are closely monitoring river conditions to detect any…
Global crude oil prices have surged this week as escalating US-Iran tensions and ongoing geopolitical conflicts raised fresh concerns over global energy supplies. The uncertainty has pushed physical crude cargo prices to their highest levels in nearly two months, with some shipments approaching $110 per barrel. Crude oil cargoes across the Middle East, Europe, and…
