Pakistan urges UN action on Gaza as the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory continues to deteriorate, with civilians facing severe hardships, hunger, and limited access to basic services. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in New York, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, called for immediate measures to ease the suffering of civilians and address the worsening crisis. He said repeated violations of ceasefire agreements have intensified the challenges faced by people in Gaza. According to the Pakistani envoy, hundreds of thousands of residents are experiencing hunger and food insecurity, while…
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Gilgit-Baltistan election results announced by the Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) show the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerging as the largest party in the regional assembly. The ECGB issued notifications for successful candidates in 21 of the 24 constituencies on Friday. According to the official results, PPP secured nine seats, while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six seats. The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) obtained four seats, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) secured one seat, and an independent candidate won one constituency. The commission said results for GBA-9 Skardu-3, GBA-15 Diamer-1, and GBA-17 Diamer-3 will be announced later. According to the notified results,…
Twin explosions in Bannu left at least seven people dead and three others injured on Saturday in the Merka Bera area, according to District Police Officer Yasir Afridi. The first blast occurred when a roadside explosive device detonated near a passenger van traveling from Hathi Khel village to Bannu. Five passengers were killed in the explosion. A second blast took place shortly afterward at the same location. Two people who had joined rescue efforts after the first explosion lost their lives in the second attack. A vehicle was also damaged, while three people suffered injuries. Rescue teams shifted the bodies…
Trump’s envoy and Iranian FM Araghchi are expected to meet in Switzerland as diplomatic efforts gain momentum following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. According to Axios, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are traveling to Switzerland for talks aimed at turning a temporary agreement between Washington and Tehran into a broader and more durable regional deal. The development comes after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, easing concerns that escalating violence in Lebanon could derail ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The talks are considered important for regional…
Pakistan emerges as global peacemaker after playing a central role in ending more than 100 days of conflict between the United States and Iran and bringing both sides to the negotiating table in Islamabad. The development has sparked an important debate: what has Pakistan gained from its diplomatic efforts, and what benefits could follow in the future? The answer began to take shape when the United States and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum, a landmark agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes through dialogue. US President Donald Trump signed the document from Paris, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed it in…
Petrol and diesel prices reduced significantly on Friday after the government announced a major cut in fuel rates following a decline in international crude oil prices. Under the new rates, petrol has been reduced by Rs74 per litre, while diesel has been cut by Rs67 per litre. The move is expected to provide substantial relief to consumers and businesses facing high transportation and energy costs. Officials said the reduction became possible due to a sharp fall in global oil prices and improving stability in the Middle East. The development follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which…
Pakistan on Friday rejected claims by the Afghan Taliban that it had carried out drone strikes on alleged Daesh hideouts inside Pakistan, saying the reported operation never took place. In a statement issued through its Fact Checker account on X, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the Afghan Taliban had falsely claimed to have targeted camps in border areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan using drones. The ministry said the claims were untrue and alleged that terrorist groups, including Daesh and several other militant organisations, operate from areas under the control of the Afghan Taliban administration. According to the…
Khti check post attack in Dera Ismail Khan triggered a heavy exchange of fire between police and militants late Friday night, officials said. According to police, armed attackers targeted the Khati check post, leading to an immediate and forceful response from law enforcement personnel. Officers quickly took positions and engaged the attackers with full strength. Authorities said the militants used heavy weapons during the assault. Police also responded with strong and coordinated fire, preventing the attackers from advancing. Residents in nearby areas reported hearing continuous bursts of gunfire during the confrontation, which continued intermittently through the night. Police officials confirmed…
Switzerland defeats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 to reignite its World Cup campaign, while Canada secured a historic first-ever World Cup victory with a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday. At SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Switzerland delivered an impressive performance to move level on points with Canada at the top of Group B. Johan Manzambi scored twice, while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka added late goals to seal a convincing victory. The result kept Switzerland firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stages and strengthened hopes of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time in this World…
Indus River projects undertaken by India could significantly alter natural water flows and create serious challenges for regional stability and water security, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday. Speaking virtually at a conference on transboundary water resources in Brussels, Dar expressed concern over India’s reservoir expansion and water diversion schemes across the Indus river system. He said Pakistan’s concerns were based not only on statements from India but also on developments already taking place on key rivers in the basin. “It is important to underscore that our concerns are not merely based on Indian statements,”…
