Election campaigning has officially wrapped up ahead of the AJK second phase elections, with the Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir confirming that all preparations are in place for Sunday’s polling. The commission has finalized every arrangement required for this stage of the Legislative Assembly’s general elections, clearing the way for voters to head to the polls tomorrow. Where Voting Will Take Place The second round of polling covers nine constituencies within the Muzaffarabad Division, along with 12 seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled across various parts of the country. Together, these constituencies represent a significant share of the…
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Pakistan’s military has firmly closed the door on negotiations with armed militant groups operating in Balochistan, dismissing claims that the province’s security situation is spiraling out of control. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry made the remarks during a press briefing on Friday focused on counterterrorism efforts and the broader national security picture. He argued that certain elite figures and tribal Sardars in Balochistan were actively blocking children from poor households from getting ahead, and suggested this resistance to progress was fueling unrest in the region. “We will not talk to you; we will talk…
President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval for General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander of the National Strategic Command, to receive the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military), one of Pakistan’s highest military honours. The announcement came through a post on X from the President’s Secretariat, confirming that the president had signed off on bestowing the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Gen Syed Aamer Raza in recognition of his role leading the National Strategic Command. A Distinguished Military Career This latest honour adds to a list of accolades General Aamer Raza has already received, including the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and the Sitara-i-Basalat. His career has also included…
The number of confirmed fatalities from the Balochistan coal mine collapse has reached 34, officials confirmed Friday, after rescue crews pulled six additional bodies from the wreckage in the Sorange area. Search teams are continuing to dig through the site in hopes of locating the miners still believed to be buried underground. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said the rescue mission remains active, with crews working to reach workers who remain unaccounted for beneath the collapsed structure. Chief Minister Orders Investigation Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has called for a comprehensive report into the disaster and cautioned that anyone…
Pakistan has secured a three-year rollover of $5 billion in deposits from Saudi Arabia, according to top government officials who confirmed the arrangement on Wednesday. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb verified the news, and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmed echoed the confirmation while speaking to reporters outside Parliament House. The rollover is expected to ease strain on the country’s external account as it works through foreign debt obligations for the current fiscal year. How the Rollover Eases Pakistan’s Debt Burden Governor Ahmed, briefing reporters after a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, said Pakistan’s foreign debt servicing…
Eleven police officers, including Deputy Superintendent of Police Diyar Khan, were martyred late Tuesday when terrorists stormed the Khazina Banda checkpoint in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to police officials. A police spokesperson said officers mounted fierce resistance as the assault unfolded. During the exchange of gunfire that followed, 11 personnel, including DSP Khan, lost their lives, while security forces killed 15 militants in return. Hangu Police Checkpost Attack Leaves Dozens Injured District Police Officer Mujahid Hussain reported that 28 police personnel sustained injuries in the confrontation. The wounded were transported to a nearby hospital, where they continue to receive…
ISPR says its forces have killed 32 terrorists linked to India-backed militant networks during a single 24-hour stretch of operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the armed forces’ media office, announced the toll on Wednesday. According to the statement, coordinated operations are underway across both provinces to clear out fighters from Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan, along with anyone assisting them. Khyber District Operation Nets Highest Toll The bulk of the terrorists killed in Pakistan came from a single operation in Khyber district. Acting on intelligence, troops carried out area-clearing and precision raids overnight between…
Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, paid a visit to Pakistan’s military leadership this week, underscoring the growing warmth between the two nations. The high-level meeting took place at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where the Kuwaiti minister sat down with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces. The Kuwait Foreign Minister Pakistan visit was not a solo trip. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was joined by Nassar Abdul Rahman J. Al-Mutairi, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Pakistan, as the two officials engaged directly with Pakistan’s top military command. Talks Focus on…
Authorities in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have suspended the sale, purchase, and transportation of urea fertilizer for one month, citing ongoing security concerns in the area. The district administration confirmed the move in an official notification issued on Tuesday. The notification stated that the restriction covers the buying, selling, stockpiling, and movement of urea fertilizer throughout the district, and comes in response to the prevailing law and order situation in Tank. Officials said the fertilizer ban will remain in effect for a period of one month from the date of issuance. Directive Issued Under Instructions from KP Home Department According…
State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry announced on Tuesday that the federal government stands ready to back the Azad Jammu and Kashmir administration in taking firm action against agitators attempting to disrupt the ongoing electoral process and destabilize the region. He made these remarks during a press briefing in Islamabad, where he was joined by Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. The statement follows violent clashes in Rawalakot involving members of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, an organization the AJK government outlawed on June 5 under the Anti-Terrorism Act over alleged terrorism links. Authorities imposed the ban shortly…
