Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’ but will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal – World
United States President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and “other Middle Eastern Countries” asked for a time to complete a deal that would […]
Rethinking the auto policy – Newspaper
PAKISTAN’S automobile industry captures the country’s industrial policy dilemma well. As the government considers lower tariffs, manufacturers warn of plant closures, job losses and wasted investment. Critics argue that, despite more than 40 years of protection, consumers until recently faced high prices and limited choice, while exports remained negligible. Both sides have a point. But […]
Power and youth – Newspaper
YOUTH are highly innovative in expressing their anger. Meanwhile, ruling elites struggle to understand that the existing power structure can no longer meet the aspirations of the young. The context of this statement is neither the events in Delhi, where the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) succeeded in achieving its demands, nor the violent protests […]
Second phase of AJK polls begins in Muzaffarabad division – Pakistan
The second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began on Sunday morning. Polling is being held in nine constituencies of Muzaffarabad division and all 12 refugee constituencies. Polling started at 8am and will continue without interruption till 5pm. Over 300 candidates are vying for nine Muzaffarabad seats and 12 seats for refugees […]
‘US may not have enough forces to defend Israel against Iran’ – Newspaper
• Top American commander warns navy is stretched too thin; US has used nearly half of its THAAD interceptors• Pentagon may face choice between US interests and Israel• Missile defences consumed faster than they can be replaced; war tests Washington’s ability to fight on multiple fronts WASHINGTON: A warning from one of America’s top military […]
Allies’ rift continues to widen as AJK polls enter 2nd phase – Newspaper
• Multiple rounds of talks between PPP, PML-N leaders fail to defuse tensions• Sanaullah questions Zardari’s election as president after PPP’s Form-47 jibe• Saeed Ghani alleges PML-N govts came to power through rigging every time• Sharif family meets at Jati Umra to take stock of ‘mounting’ political challenges MUZAFFARABAD/LAHORE: Despite multiple rounds of talks between […]
US govt advises Americans to leave Mideast – World
• US embassies urge citizens to ‘consider departing’ the region• Iran says any country acting as US defensive shield will be engulfed by flames of war• Official insists Tehran planning for worst-case scenarios• 30 commercial vessels redirected by US naval blockade, says Centcom• Tanker struck by ‘unknown projectile’ off Oman; Kuwait destroys hostile drones• Houthis […]
Presidential nod delay hits judiciary appointments – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: The delay in presidential assent to judicial appointments has begun to affect the functioning of the superior judiciary, with the term of an additional judge of the Sindh High Court (SHC) having already expired and four additional judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) facing a similar situation within days, despite recommendations by the […]
Iran warns against ‘adventurous actions’
POLITICAL EXPRESSION: A man holds a flag with a picture of late leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini during a rally in Tehran on April 29, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE CAIRO/ TEHRAN: Iran’s ?Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ?warned on Saturday of any “adventurous action” ?by the US in separate phone calls with ?his Turkish […]
All set for second phase of AJK polls
Polling to be held on 9 Muzaffarabad division, 12 refugee constituencies More than 340 candidates in the run for 2 POLL FRENZY: Election banners line a road in Muzaffarabad ahead of voting. PHOTO: EXPRESS MUZAFFARABAD: More than a million voters will head to polling stations on Sunday (today) as Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s electoral battle […]