Significant number of Fitna Al Khawarij terrorists among protesters in AJK: information secretary – Pakistan
AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif on Tuesday said that a significant number of terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Khawarij were present among the protesters of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban […]
CM Maryam hails PML-N’s ‘outstanding victory’ in first phase of AJK elections, urges PPP to accept defeat – Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday hailed the “outstanding victory” of the PML-N in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, urging the PPP to accept defeat. In her televised address, CM Maryam said, “The PPP should have accepted its defeat by affirming the spirit of democracy, but I felt […]
Kuwait’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan for bilateral talks
Set to discuss bilateral ties and exchange views on regional and international issues Additional Secretary for the Middle East Zahid Hussain receives Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah upon his arrival in Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: FO Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday on a two-day […]
CM Maryam hails PML-N’s ‘outstanding victory’ in AJK elections, urges PPP to accept defeat – Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday hailed the “outstanding victory” of the PML-N in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, urging the PPP to accept defeat. In her televised address, CM Maryam said, “The PPP should have accepted its defeat by affirming the spirit of democracy, but I felt […]
Govt announces Rs1.63 increase in petrol, Rs1.55 in diesel price for July 29
Increases the price of petrol to Rs335.81 per litre and HSD to Rs388.38 per litre 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 […]
Govt finally revamps oil refining policy; what does it mean? – Business
ISLAMABAD: After six years of deadlock, the government on Tuesday approved the Brownfield Refining Policy to modernise the country’s petroleum refineries with an estimated investment of about $6bn to improve product quality and increase production. The policy — approved by the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — provides stability […]
India’s top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say – World
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of under-18s arrested during the youth protests over exam leaks and said authorities must ensure surveillance footage is preserved after petitioners alleged police brutality against demonstrators. Indian media reports said Chief Justice Surya Kant also directed authorities to preserve the digital and personal data of people who […]
Govt approves new oil refining policy after years; what does it mean? – Business
ISLAMABAD: After six years of deadlock, the government on Tuesday approved the Brownfield Refining Policy to modernise the country’s petroleum refineries with an estimated investment of about $6bn to improve product quality and increase production. The policy — approved by the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — provides stability […]
Govt, ‘protesters’ must agree to formation of a truth commission to resolve unrest in AJK, demands Bilawal – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday demanded that the government and the “protesters” agree to the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve ongoing tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The PPP has repeatedly called for the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission amid protests in AJK. Over the past month, […]
Fox welcomed home by thousands
Crowds in Auckland give British Open champion Ryan Fox a hero’s welcome home. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ryan Fox received a hero’s welcome in Auckland on Tuesday as thousands flocked to see the new British Open champion and the famous Claret Jug after “a whirlwind few days” since the New Zealander won his maiden major. Fox […]