Several Kashmiri leaders have announced their separation from the Joint Awami Action Committee, as Kashmiri leaders disassociate from JAAC movement amid growing political tension in Azad Kashmir. The development comes as the group faces criticism over its leadership statements and allegations of shifting away from its original focus on public rights. The movement, which initially gained public support, is now facing internal divisions and accusations of promoting an agenda beyond its stated objectives. Recent reports suggest that core committee member Khawaja Mehran Arshad made remarks that triggered strong reactions, including calls for legal action. Authorities in Azad Kashmir have already…
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US Vice President JD Vance has said that peace in the Middle East remains a top priority for Washington and highlighted Pakistan’s positive contribution to ongoing peace efforts. Vance made the remarks during the Burgenstock talks, where global leaders gathered to discuss regional stability and future cooperation. He said Pakistan’s role in the peace process has been widely appreciated internationally. He also praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for peace efforts, calling the army chief an “outstanding military leader” who played an important role in supporting dialogue and stability in the region. Vance added that the…
An Anti-terrorism court Turbat has sentenced a man accused of facilitating militant networks to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty in a terrorism-related case in Balochistan. The court also handed him an additional seven years under the Balochistan Arms Act, taking the total punishment to 21 years. Security forces had arrested the accused, identified as Sadiq Ahmed, during an operation in Panjgur. Authorities recovered weapons and explosives from his possession at the time of arrest. Investigators said the accused was involved in supporting banned groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation Front. He was also linked…
A photograph showing senior anti-Pakistan militants linked to the banned Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group relaxing at a luxury hotel in Kabul has renewed debate over militant safe havens in Afghanistan and strengthened Pakistan’s long-held position on cross-border militancy. The image shows top commanders of the group, including Abu Sufyan Karavan, also known as Sadr Hayat, along with Commander Jalali, Commander Rehbar Waziristani, and Commander Ghazi. The individuals are seen near the swimming pool of the five-star InterContinental Hotel Kabul, appearing relaxed and unconcerned. The group is known to operate in coordination with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which has been responsible…
The Pakistan-made FIFA 2026 football has gone beyond the playing field and reached space, where it was tested by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Scientists from NASA conducted a special experiment inside the station’s Cupola module to observe how the football behaves in a zero-gravity environment. The ball was seen floating freely inside the module as astronauts studied its motion. The experiment used the Adidas-designed Trionda football, which is part of preparations and research linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The main goal of the study was to understand how balance, weight, and movement affect a football when…
BUERGENSTOCK: The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland ended on Monday after senior officials from both countries agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. A joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar said technical discussions would continue throughout the week at the Qatari-owned resort in Buergenstock, Switzerland. The statement added that both sides had also agreed on a mechanism to end fighting in Lebanon and establish a communication channel to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials began negotiations on…
At least eight people were killed in Shikarpur and five others were injured after a religious standard carried during a Muharram procession came into contact with overhead power lines in Budho village of Sindh. According to rescue officials, the incident occurred during a Muharram procession when the standard, locally known as an Alam, struck electricity wires, causing a deadly electric shock. Local residents and rescue teams rushed to the scene and shifted the injured and the deceased to nearby hospitals. After receiving initial treatment, the injured were referred to hospitals in Sukkur and Larkana for further medical care. Soon after…
Title 89 Injured in Pakpattan Stampede During Baba Farid Urs Celebrations Meta Description At least 89 injured in Pakpattan stampede during the annual Baba Farid Urs as overcrowding near Beheshti Darwaza triggered panic. Rewritten Article At least 89 people were injured in a stampede during the annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Ganj Shakar in Pakpattan after overcrowding and mismanagement near the Beheshti Darwaza caused panic among devotees. According to rescue officials, 25 of the injured were in relatively serious condition and were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Another 64 people received first aid at the site. The…
PESHAWAR: Widely regarded by its viewers as the leading voice of Pashtuns in Pakistan and abroad, Khyber News has long played a central role in highlighting issues affecting Pashto-speaking communities. As Pakistan’s prominent Pashto-language news and current affairs channel, it has built a reputation for bringing regional concerns to the national spotlight. Against this backdrop, the Khyber News boycott of KP government activities took a dramatic turn during a provincial government press conference in Peshawar, where the channel’s reporter staged a protest and walked out of the event. The incident took place during a media briefing attended by provincial ministers.…
KARACHI: A government inquiry has uncovered Rs8 billion irregularities in Karachi’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Yellow Line project, raising serious concerns about financial management and oversight. The findings came in a report prepared by the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team, which described the project’s administration as a case of severe mismanagement. The report stated that key procedures related to contract management, tax deductions, government payments, and project execution were repeatedly ignored. The inquiry examined the Karachi Mobility Project (KMP), which is developing the Yellow Line BRT corridor between Dawood Chowrangi in Quaidabad and Numaish with financial support from the World Bank.…
