News about Happenings in Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has revoked a series of legal protections and amnesty measures previously granted to members and supporters of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), restoring 177 criminal cases that had earlier been withdrawn under a peace agreement. According to an […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Iqbal Afridi for the remainder of the ongoing budget session after Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq accused him of misconduct with National Assembly staff, the DG Media and police personnel. During the proceedings, the speaker directed the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove […]
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that at least 26 militants were killed in precise and calibrated strikes carried out by Pakistan along the Afghanistan border, targeting hideouts and safe havens of terrorists involved in planning recent attacks inside the country. In a statement shared on X, Tarar […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the cooperation of provincial governments in tackling major economic challenges, saying Pakistan achieved macroeconomic stability through collective efforts and coordinated decision-making. Addressing a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), the prime minister said the federal government took decisions in the best […]
MURREE: At least 10 tourists were killed and several others injured after a passenger van crashed and caught fire near Khajut on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway, officials said on Wednesday. According to Murree Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi, the vehicle was carrying 23 members of the same family and was […]
RAWALPINDI: All personnel on board a Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter were martyred after the aircraft crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s media wing, the helicopter developed a technical fault during take-off, resulting in the crash. ISPR said there were no […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 14 militants during an intelligence-based operation in the Naal area of Khuzdar district in Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was carried out on June 8, 2026, after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of armed individuals linked to what officials described as […]
ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz has announced that final results from several constituencies will remain on hold until re-polling is completed in selected polling stations next week. According to the Election Commission, re-polling will be held on June 15 in parts of five constituencies: The decision comes after […]
ISLAMABAD: Commander of the Bahrain National Guard General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa on Tuesday praised the role of Pakistan’s Armed Forces in promoting regional peace and stability and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in training and capacity-building initiatives. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services […]
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has initiated formal legal action against leaders of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), accusing them of sedition and anti-state activities. According to official directives, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muzaffarabad has been tasked with investigating allegations against […]