The latest Senate party position has reshaped the balance of power in Pakistan’s Upper House.Following the recent Senate elections, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading force with 26 members. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) now holds the second-largest presence with 22 seats. One additional seat, previously occupied by Sania Nishtar, is vacant but expected to return to PTI. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) comes in third with 20 senators. The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) maintains four seats, while the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) holds three. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) commands seven members, making it a significant…
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A deadly Orakzai terror attack has left seven soldiers of the Orakzai Scouts martyred, officials confirmed on Monday.The assault took place in the Ghanda Mela area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late Sunday night. Terrorists ambushed security vehicles near the Ghanda Mela checkpost, opening heavy fire on the convoy. Four personnel were killed instantly. Three others, critically wounded in the ambush, died during treatment on Monday. The fallen soldiers were identified as Sepoy Rahat Khan, Sepoy Ishrat, Sepoy Sanaullah, and Havaldar Naseeb. All served with the Orakzai Scouts, a paramilitary force dedicated to counterterrorism operations in the region. In immediate retaliation, security…
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to addressing pressing global challenges during his engagements at the United Nations.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Dar met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of his visit to the United States. During the meeting, Dar emphasized strengthening the UN’s role in resolving disputes and advancing sustainable development worldwide. In his talks, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored that peace must be promoted through dialogue and diplomacy. He raised the Kashmir issue, violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, and concerns over state-sponsored terrorism. Dar also called for immediate action…
A high-level business delegation, led by former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi.The meeting focused on Pakistan’s economic outlook and reform agenda, according to reliable sources. The Gohar Ejaz meeting with COAS included top business figures. Among them were APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad, SM Tanvir, and the presidents of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Ejaz briefed the army chief on the current state of the economy. He noted that economic stability was slowly returning and…
The announcement came from Iran’s Foreign Ministry, as reported by The News. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the schedule during a Monday press briefing, stating that the Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan visit holds deep diplomatic importance for both countries. Baqaei described the upcoming trip as a sign of the value Tehran places on ties with Islamabad. He emphasized that Iran and Pakistan share long-standing historical, cultural, and religious connections, along with mutual respect. Relations have strengthened further in recent weeks amid rising tensions in the region. The spokesperson noted that contacts between the two nations have increased after Israeli and US attacks…
Monsoon Floods in Pakistan continue to claim lives as fresh cloudbursts wreak havoc across the country.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Tuesday that the death toll from heavy rains has climbed to 221. Flash floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have battered mountainous areas, causing widespread destruction. In the past 24 hours, rain-related incidents have killed two men and three children. Ten more people were injured. Overall, 592 individuals have been hurt this monsoon season, including 77 men, 40 women, and 104 children. Punjab remains the worst-hit province. It has recorded 135 deaths and 470 injuries due to rain-triggered…
A powerful disaster has struck Babusar Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan. Flash floods and landslides, caused by intense cloudbursts, have claimed at least three lives. Fifteen people are injured. More than 30 tourists are missing. The situation is critical, officials say. The Gilgit-Baltistan government’s spokesperson confirmed two of the deceased. A woman named Mashal Fatima and a man named Fahad Islam, both from Lodhran, lost their lives. The injured have been taken to Regional Hospital Chilas. An emergency has been declared at the facility. Over 15 vehicles, including tourist vans from Sahiwal, were swept away. The deadly Babusar Highway flood destroyed more…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken the lead by winning six out of eleven Senate seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These are unofficial and unconfirmed results from the provincial assembly election. All 145 members of the KP Assembly exercised their right to vote. Polling has ended, and counting is in progress. Early results show PTI candidates dominating on general, technocrat, and women’s categories. Among the victorious PTI members, Murad Saeed secured a general seat with 26 votes. Faisal Javed followed with 22 votes, and Noorul Haq Qadri clinched another general seat with 21 votes. On the women’s quota, Rubina Naz of…
The National Telecom Corporation (NTC) has unveiled a detailed plan to strengthen cybersecurity for federal and provincial governments. The initiative also covers vital state institutions facing rising online threats. According to an official report, NTC is committed to providing secure, modern, and reliable IT services to all government departments. The strategy focuses on shielding critical communication systems from cyber risks and enhancing national digital safety. Key measures include the installation of advanced border controllers and firewalls. These upgrades aim to reinforce network defenses across Pakistan. The NTC plan also highlights the creation of a strong framework for active threat management.…
The United Arab Emirates has begun a large-scale Afghan deportation, sending home nationals who were temporarily housed during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Emirati officials confirmed that the repatriation process started on July 10. They also officially notified Washington about the decision. These Afghans were transferred to the UAE at the U.S. government’s request after the Taliban regained control of Kabul in 2021. Iran has also recently sent thousands of Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan. Officials believe that countries sheltering Afghan refugees now see them as potential security risks. Pakistan, too, faces a similar challenge, and experts say it…
