UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly and firmly rejected India’s assertion that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country. The remarks came during a diplomatic exchange at the United Nations after India’s Permanent Representative, Parvathaneni Harish, described Kashmir as an integral part of India. Exercising Pakistan’s right of reply, Gul Qaiser Sarwani said Jammu and Kashmir remains an internationally recognised dispute that is still on the agenda of the UN Security Council. He told the 193-member General Assembly that no attempt could change the historical, legal or international status of the…
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Polling began across Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday for the Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2026, with voters casting ballots to elect representatives for 24 seats in the regional assembly. According to the Election Commission, voting started at 8am and will continue until 5pm without a break. A total of 958,480 registered voters are eligible to take part in the election. More than 400 candidates are contesting the polls. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has fielded 23 candidates, followed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 22 candidates. Nineteen independent candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are also in the race. Authorities completed all electoral…
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…
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…
