RAWALAKOT: Four law enforcement personnel were martyred and more than 20 police and security officials were injured after activists of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) allegedly opened fire in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police said on Monday. “The miscreants of the proscribed Action Committee […]
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Punjab seeks deployment of Army, Rangers for Muharram security
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has requested the Ministry of Interior to deploy Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers personnel across the province to assist in security arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram. According to a spokesperson for the Home Department, the request was made following a recommendation by the Punjab Police to enhance […]
Pakistan urges UK to discourage support for banned groups in AJK
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday urged the United Kingdom to advise its members of parliament and sections of the Pakistani diaspora to refrain from supporting banned organisations operating in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying recent statements reflected a disregard for the historical and constitutional context of the issue. In a […]
Security forces kill 27 terrorists in North Waziristan operations: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 27 terrorists belonging to what the military described as India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij during a series of intelligence-based operations in the Miran Shah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public […]
Govt accuses banned JAAC of fuelling instability despite implementation of deal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Sunday accused the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of attempting to create instability in Azad Jammu and Kashmir despite what he said was full implementation of an earlier agreement with the group. Addressing a press conference alongside […]
US mission in Islamabad marks Freedom 250 celebration highlighting ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United States Mission in Pakistan on Saturday hosted a “Freedom 250” celebration in Islamabad, marking 250 years of American democracy and highlighting longstanding ties between the United States and Pakistan. The event was part of a year-long global series of commemorations leading up to the 250th anniversary of […]
Quetta female doctor stable after acid attack
KARACHI: A female doctor injured in an acid attack at a Quetta hospital is now in stable condition and receiving specialised treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, according to hospital sources. The victim, identified as Dr Mahnoor Nasir, was airlifted to Karachi after sustaining severe injuries in the attack […]
AJK supreme court upholds constitutional protection of refugee seats in legislative assembly
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court on Sunday upheld the constitutional protection of 12 reserved refugee seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly, ruling that the structure of these seats cannot be changed through administrative action. The court issued its opinion on a presidential reference filed under Article 46-A […]
Iran says it will jointly manage Strait of Hormuz with Oman
WEB DESK: Iran has announced that it will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman under international law, underscoring the strategic importance of the key maritime route for global shipping and energy transport. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that the two countries bordering the strait have […]
Xi Jinping to visit North Korea after nearly seven years
WEB DESK: Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to North Korea from June 8 to 9, Chinese state media reported on Friday, marking his first trip to Pyongyang in nearly seven years as Beijing seeks to reinforce its influence over its long-time ally. The announcement by China’s […]









