Born on the Wrong Side of the Map
One Flag, Different Fates Authors : Esha Shahzad . Haneen Tariq . Hamna Ahsan Khan On winter mornings in Sheshi Koh, the road disappears first. Ice loosens the mountain soil above the valley. Meltwater carries rocks and debris into the narrow paths below. By afternoon, parts of the dirt track crumble into the river, cutting […]
Punjab approves deployment of 6,000 police personnel to Gilgit-Baltistan for election security
WEB DESK: The Punjab government has approved the deployment of 6,000 police personnel to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to assist with security arrangements for the region’s elections scheduled for June 7, according to official documents issued on Sunday. The development comes amid allegations by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) of pre-poll rigging and political interference ahead of the […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrives in Pakistan today for strategic dialogue
WEB DESK: The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening political cooperation. Kallas, who also serves as the Vice-President of the European Commission, is visiting the country at the […]
Govt not withdrawing electricity subsidies for protected consumers: Leghari
ISLAMABAD: The Energy Minister Awais Leghari said on Sunday that the federal government is not ending electricity subsidies for protected consumers, dismissing rumours and assuring that eligible households will continue to receive financial support through a new QR-code-based registration system. Energy minister Leghari said the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million to […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Authority reports a surge in Eid tourism
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Authority revealed that more than 1.164 million people visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during Eid-ul-Azha. This surge in visitor numbers highlights the growing popularity of the province as a major tourist destination. Swat remained the most popular tourist destination among the masses and attracted 333000 tourists during the Eid holidays, while Naran […]
Iran denies reports of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s resignation, calls claims baseless
Iran has strongly rejected reports circulating in foreign media claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned, dismissing them as baseless and fabricated. In a statement on social media platform X, the head of Iran’s Information Council, Elias Hazrati, said there was no truth to claims that the president had stepped down or submitted a resignation. […]
OGRA raises LPG price for June
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for June, raising the cost of a standard domestic cylinder by Rs58.51 amid inflationary pressures affecting household energy costs. According to a notification issued by the regulator, the price of LPG has been increased by Rs4.95 per […]
PTI forms six-member committee to address internal differences in KP
Amid reports of internal differences within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the party has formed a six-member committee under the leadership of Asad Qaiser to improve coordination and address organisational matters, according to an official statement. The committee includes Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, Ali Asghar Khan, Meena Khan, Akbar Ayub, and Atif Khan, […]
Pakistan, EU stress stronger cooperation on regional, global issues
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union on Monday held their 8th strategic dialogue in Islamabad, with both sides pledging to deepen political engagement and expand cooperation on regional and global issues, including conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia. Addressing the media after the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said […]
Budget 2026–27: Rs1.126tr PSDP under review as Pakistan’s development pipeline swells to Rs10tr
The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) on Budget 2026–27 met in Islamabad on Monday, with Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal chairing the session as the government reviewed development priorities, fiscal constraints and proposed allocations for the next financial year. Officials said the committee is expected to finalise key development priorities for FY2026–27, with a […]