Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has announced a civil award for hospital staff member Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, who rushed to help a female doctor after a brutal acid attack in Quetta. In a post on X, the chief minister shared a picture of Abdul Razzaq Tarakai and praised his courage and quick response during the incident at Civil Hospital Quetta. The attack took place on Saturday when a female doctor, identified as Dr Mahnoor Nisar, was targeted with acid inside the hospital premises. She was first shifted to a private hospital in Quetta and later moved to Karachi for further…
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US President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing Israel Iran peace talks will not be derailed by fresh military strikes between Israel and Iran, insisting that progress toward a deal is still within reach. Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not control the direction of US policy, adding, “I call the shots. I call all the shots. He doesn’t call the shots.” His remarks came after Israel carried out strikes in the Beirut area, while Iran launched missiles toward Israeli targets in retaliation, further escalating tensions across the region. Despite the violence, Trump maintained that diplomatic efforts…
Israel airstrikes on Iran early Monday targeted central and western parts of the country after missile fire from Tehran, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions. The strikes come as the conflict reaches its 100th day since the war began on February 28. The fighting started after Israel and the United States killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with several senior Iranian officials, according to earlier reports. A ceasefire was reached on April 8, but hostilities have continued at a lower intensity. Despite the ceasefire, tensions have remained high due to ongoing clashes, regional instability, and Iran’s control…
Security forces have killed 27 militants in an operation in North Waziristan’s Miran Shah area over the past 72 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, the action was part of ongoing intelligence-based operations in the region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Security forces engaged multiple militant hideouts during the operation. The ISPR said that after intense exchanges of fire, 27 militants were killed in what it described as continued counter-terror efforts in the area. It added that weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed militants, who were involved in various terrorist activities…
RAWALAKOT: Four law enforcement personnel were martyred and more than 20 police and security officials were injured after banned JAAC activists opened fire in Rawalakot, according to Azad Kashmir police. A spokesperson for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police condemned the attack and said the group deliberately targeted law enforcement personnel. Police said four members of law enforcement agencies lost their lives in the firing, while more than 20 police and security officials suffered injuries. The incident comes just days after the AJK government declared the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a banned organisation…
Gilgit-Baltistan election results 2026 indicate that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading party after voting concluded peacefully across the region on Sunday. According to preliminary unofficial results, the PPP has secured nine seats so far. Independent candidates have won six seats, while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured three seats and the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) has won one seat. Results for several constituencies are still being compiled. According to the unofficial results of 76 out of 80 polling stations in GBA-1 Gilgit-1 constituency, Pakistan Peoples Party’s Amjad Hussain is in first place with 10,490 votes,…
Vote counting in Gilgit-Baltistan elections has started after polling concluded in 24 constituencies of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. The voting process began at 8am and continued without interruption until 5pm across all polling stations. Election officials confirmed that the polling remained peaceful throughout the day. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz visited several polling stations to review arrangements and monitor the voting process. Speaking to the media, he said the overall election process was completed in a calm and orderly environment, with a notably high turnout of women voters. He also said that law and order remained under control during the…
The AJK court opinion on refugee representation delivered by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional protection of 12 reserved refugee seats in the legislative structure of Azad Kashmir. The court ruled that these seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly cannot be altered, reduced, or abolished through any administrative decision. It said any change would require a formal constitutional amendment under the established legal process. The decision came after a presidential reference filed under Article 46-A of the interim Constitution. The court noted that the refugee seats are protected under constitutional provisions and…
During the period of heightened tensions known as Operation Parakram, the Pakistan Air Force carried out a major air defence operation on June 7, 2002, after detecting a violation of Pakistani airspace near Lahore. According to official accounts, an Indian Air Force Searcher Mk II reconnaissance drone—reportedly manufactured in Israel—entered Pakistani territory on a night surveillance mission. The drone was designed for low-altitude and low-speed flight, making it difficult to detect on radar. Despite these challenges, PAF air defence systems successfully tracked the target. After confirmation of the intrusion, command authorities ordered an immediate interception. An F-16 Fighting Falcon from…
Polling in Gilgit-Baltistan is gaining strong momentum as voters continue to turn out in large numbers across the region’s assembly constituencies. Voting started early on Sunday in 24 constituencies, with many citizens lining up before 8 a.m. The enthusiasm reflects the first major election in the region after six years. Polling will continue without interruption until 5 p.m. The contest remains close between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), while other political parties also remain active in the race. Both parties held large rallies during the campaign, with senior leaders addressing supporters to secure voter…
