Pakistan is being described as a rising “hinge power” in global politics, according to a fresh assessment published by the British newspaper Financial Times. The report credits Islamabad’s balanced ties with the United States, China, Gulf nations and Iran for this shifting international standing. The publication pointed to Pakistan’s role in facilitating direct talks between Washington and Tehran as evidence of its expanding diplomatic weight, suggesting the country is positioning itself as a more active player in the evolving global order. Regional Security and Strategic Partnerships According to the Financial Times, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed alongside Saudi Arabia…
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Fresh voting got underway at 8am on Saturday across 23 polling stations in two constituencies of Bagh district, part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, after the Election Commission had earlier withheld results due to disrupted polling. The AJK repolling in Bagh is set to run until 5pm and covers constituencies LA-15 (Bagh Central) and LA-16 (Eastern Bagh). The commission’s decision to hold repolling came after voting failed to take place at several stations during the third phase of elections held earlier in the week. Standings Before the Repolling In LA-15, PPP’s Sardar Ziaul Qamar had led with 16,637 votes when…
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held a special reception to honour Pakistan Army veterans as part of Independence Day celebrations. The gathering brought together a large turnout of retired officers and soldiers who had served the institution over the years. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the Asim Munir veterans reception was organised as a gesture of gratitude toward former servicemen for their lasting contributions to Pakistan’s defence and national security. Veterans Called a Valuable Institutional Asset During the event, Field Marshal Asim Munir spoke about the continuing relevance of Pakistan…
The security convoy of Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau was ambushed with gunfire on Friday while en route from Kalat to Quetta, according to local officials. Authorities in Mastung confirmed that the convoy was fired upon along the route toward the provincial capital. Police clarified that Minister Langau was unhurt during the exchange of fire, though the attack left members of his security detail wounded. Six Security Personnel Wounded in Balochistan Convoy Firing Police reported that six members of the security squad sustained injuries during the confrontation. The wounded guards were rushed to Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Hospital in Quetta,…
A Tank firing incident claimed two lives on Friday when unidentified armed men opened fire in the Jandola sub-division, killing the brother of a former peace committee chief along with another man. Police confirmed the attack took place in the area, prompting an immediate investigation into the killings. According to police sources, the gunmen targeted two individuals identified as Sangri and Aziz-ur-Rehman, who died at the scene from their injuries. Rescue Teams Respond to Tank Firing Incident Following reports of the shooting, Rescue 1122 teams arrived at the location and shifted the bodies to a nearby hospital for further procedures.…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has named Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, known as MINURSO. He takes over from a Bangladeshi general whose tenure in the role concluded earlier this month. According to the United Nations and Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Major General Ahmed brings over 35 years of combined experience in the Pakistan Army and UN peacekeeping operations to his new assignment. He replaces Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan of Bangladesh, who completed his posting on August 2. MINURSO marked the…
Independence Day festivities in Karachi turned tragic on Friday after celebratory aerial firing across the city killed one woman and left 94 others wounded, among them 17 children, according to rescue officials. An Edhi Foundation representative reported that the injury count had reached 94, breaking down to 10 women, 17 children and 59 men. Rescue sources said the woman’s death occurred amid the same round of celebratory gunfire that affected multiple neighborhoods. Those hurt were rushed to three major facilities, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Civil Hospital and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, for emergency treatment. Hospitals Report Overnight Surge From Karachi Aerial…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marked Independence Day by congratulating the nation and framing the celebrations against the backdrop of what he called a “historic victory,” while honoring those who gave their lives for Pakistan’s freedom. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, his Independence Day speech expressed gratitude to Allah for the gift of an independent homeland and acknowledged the sacrifices of the country’s founding generation. The premier said the outcome of “Marka-e-Haq” had lifted national pride, describing it as a moment of collective achievement for the country. Shehbaz Stresses Peace, Issues Warning on Water Rights Shehbaz told the gathering that…
Pakistan’s top leadership used the country’s 79th Independence Day on Friday to call for national stability, institutional reform and continued efforts toward regional peace. Celebrations unfolded nationwide with visible enthusiasm, as citizens gathered at mosques for special prayers seeking unity, prosperity and lasting solidarity for the country. Official festivities opened with ceremonial gun salutes, 31 rounds in Islamabad and 21 in each provincial capital, followed by a formal guard-changing ceremony at the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, the resting place of the nation’s founder. President Zardari Honors Founding Leaders President Asif Ali Zardari used his Independence Day address to honor Muhammad Ali…
Two bodies were recovered from the roadside in Domel tehsil of Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting police to suspect that the victims were shot dead. Law enforcement officials have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. According to local sources, the bodies were found near Bakhmali Petrol Pump along Sada Khel Road in Domel tehsil. Early findings from the investigation suggest the victims belonged to the Mohmand Khel area. Incident Follows Fatal Attack on FC Personnel This discovery of bodies in Bannu comes just a day after unidentified assailants opened fire on a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in…
