PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle carried out a raid at a NADRA center in Charsadda, leading to the arrest of several officials over allegations of issuing national identity cards to foreign nationals and Afghan citizens. The operation was conducted on the instructions of FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Peshawar Deputy Director Rana Shahid Habib and supervised by Assistant Director Abdul Qayyum. Officials said one NADRA employee was taken into custody for allegedly facilitating the issuance of identity cards to non-citizens. Those arrested include NADRA Assistant Director Waqar Ahmed, along with Ataullah Jan, Ahmed Raza, and Sajjad Ali. Sources said…
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Ayesha Baloch has won a gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 after a strong performance in the wrestling final held in Sri Lanka, where she defeated her Indian opponent. In the final bout, Ayesha Baloch showed clear technical dominance. She controlled the match from the start and used effective wrestling techniques to keep her opponent under pressure throughout the contest. Her opponent struggled to match her pace and skill, allowing Ayesha to secure a decisive victory and claim the top podium position. After her win, Ayesha Baloch performed a prostration of gratitude, a moment that quickly gained attention on…
BISHKEK: Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on illegal immigration during a meeting held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with interior ministers from Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan to discuss regional security, migration issues, and broader law enforcement cooperation. During his meeting with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, both sides agreed on steps to improve coordination in tackling illegal immigration. They also agreed to enhance cooperation for the repatriation of citizens residing unlawfully in either country. The two countries further decided to expand…
WASHINGTON: The United States carried out strikes on Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides. The U.S. military said it intercepted four Iranian drones it believed were targeting maritime traffic in the region. Shortly after, U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located near the strategic waterway. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had responded by targeting U.S. bases in the region with missiles. It also said it fired on several tankers attempting…
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government on Friday formally banned the Joint Awami Action Committee, declaring it a proscribed organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The Home Department issued a notification placing the group, also known as JAAC, in the First Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Officials said the decision was taken after approval from the AJK president. According to the notification, the organisation has been involved in activities that threaten peace and security in the region. It accused the group of promoting unrest, spreading hatred, and creating fear among the public. Authorities said the decision was made under…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected India’s remarks regarding the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections, escalating a fresh round of diplomatic tension between the two countries. In its official statement on Friday, the Foreign Office dismissed the Indian comments as baseless and part of a “carefully choreographed attempt” to distort facts about the region. The response comes ahead of general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan scheduled for Sunday (June 7), which were delayed earlier due to severe winter conditions. The PPP and other political parties have already held multiple rallies across the region, stepping up their campaigns as polling day approaches. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir…
GILGIT: Authorities have completed all arrangements for the Gilgit-Baltistan general elections scheduled for June 7, with extensive security measures in place to ensure peaceful voting across the region. According to the final polling station classification issued by the Election Commission, 1,391 polling stations have been established throughout Gilgit-Baltistan. Among them, 488 have been classified as normal, 349 as sensitive, and 551 as highly sensitive. District-wise figures show that Gilgit has 253 polling stations, including 154 categorized as highly sensitive. Ghizer has 207 polling stations, while Nagar and Hunza have 85 and 88 polling stations respectively. In the Baltistan division, Skardu…
ISLAMABAD: A security forces operation in Panjgur led to the killing of six militants linked to the India-sponsored group Fitna al-Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media wing, security personnel launched the operation after receiving reports about the presence of militants in the Panjgur district. During the operation, troops engaged several militant hideouts and, after an intense exchange of fire, killed six militants. The ISPR said security forces also recovered weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and vehicles from the militants. The statement added that those killed…
Vladimir Putin has dismissed claims that Pakistan is under the influence or direct control of China, saying Islamabad remains an independent and large country with diverse international relations. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow with heads of major international news agencies, Vladimir Putin addressed concerns raised by an Indian journalist regarding Pakistan’s growing ties with China. He firmly rejected the idea that Pakistan acts as a proxy of Beijing. He said Pakistan maintains multifaceted relations with several countries and should not be viewed through a narrow geopolitical lens. According to Vladimir Putin, cooperation between Pakistan and China does not…
The Gilgit-Baltistan election campaign 2026 will officially end at midnight on Friday, marking the close of weeks of political activity ahead of the general elections scheduled for June 7. Political parties are holding final rallies across key constituencies as they make their last efforts to mobilize voters before campaigning stops. In constituency GBA-1, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will hold a major public gathering at the Aga Khan Shahi Polo Ground. The event will be addressed by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari. In another major activity, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is set to…
