Bilawal vows to ensure ownership rights, 18th Amendment protections for Gilgit-Baltistan – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday promised to ensure the right of ownership and the protections of the 18th Constitutional Amendment for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. His remarks came during a public rally in Gilgit, part of his region-wide campaign ahead of the June 7 elections. Addressing the rally, Bilawal said it was part of […]
How Trump’s ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence – World
Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite United States-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon, with Israeli forces still actively deployed in both places. Hezbollah rockets struck northern Israel, and Iranian attacks hit Kuwait’s international airport. The continued violence […]
Govt slashes petrol price by Rs4 per litre
Petrol price reduced to Rs377.78 per litre; diesel retained at Rs380.78 for next fortnight People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. […]
Everest Sherpa presumed dead found alive after 6 days; family demands probe into rescue delays – World
The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter conditions on the upper reaches of the world’s highest […]
4.9 magnitude quake rattles Punjab, no damage reported
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore and several districts of Punjab on Friday after a 4.9 magnitude quake struck the region. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale with its epicentre located in India, 37 kilometres from Kyelang. The tremors were felt in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot and […]
Govt launches scheme to bring small shop owners into tax net – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday announced a fixed tax rate scheme for small shop owners. The ‘Asaan Scheme’ aimed at small shops with annual earnings of Rs20 million, seeks to broaden the tax net. The announcement was made during a press conference by the finance minister along with State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar […]
Pakistan remains committed to ‘Shanghai spirit’, Naqvi tells SCO moot – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the “Shanghai spirit” and called for a joint strategy among SCO member states to counter terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime and terror financing. Naqvi said this at a special meeting of the Ministers of Interior and Public Security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in […]
FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website error
The 48-team tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 Reuters June 05, 2026 Less than a minute read The Gillette Stadium, officially known as Boston Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S., June 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets […]
Pakistan remains committed to the ‘Shanghai spirit’, Naqvi tells SCO moot – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the “Shanghai spirit” and called for a joint strategy among SCO member states to counter terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime and terror financing. Naqvi said this at a special meeting of the Ministers of Interior and Public Security of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, […]
Fact check: Has Hunza’s Attabad Lake dried into a desert? It’s not that simple
Claim was misleading as currently exposed areas may remain exposed, expand, or become submerged again in future The Attabad Lake in Hunza is popularly referred to as the “crown jewel” of Gilgit-Baltistan and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the region. The lake was formed when the Attabad village in the Gojal Valley […]