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Balochistan Political Tensions: Sadiq Umarani Apologises, Sarfraz Bugti Calls for Unity After Assembly Controversy

Balochistan Political Tensions: Sadiq Umarani Apologises, Sarfraz Bugti Calls for Unity After Assembly Controversy

QUETTA: The political controversy surrounding proceedings in the Balochistan Assembly has prompted statements from senior provincial figures, with Provincial Minister Mir Muhammad Sadiq Umarani apologising for statements that may have caused offence while Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti stressed the need for unity and consensus to move forward. In this regard, Umarani said that if […]

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What Went Wrong at PIMS? Khawaja Asif Sounds Alarm Over “Massive Corruption” in Health Sector

What Went Wrong at PIMS? Khawaja Asif Sounds Alarm Over “Massive Corruption” in Health Sector

SIALKOT: The Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has raised serious concerns over alleged corruption and regulatory failures in Pakistan’s health sector, saying the scale of financial irregularities in healthcare is greater than in other sectors. The minister mentioned the importance of providing modern healthcare facilities to industrial workers, particularly in a city where a large workforce

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Asim Munir Visits Quetta Garrison as Pakistan Reviews Security Preparedness in Balochistan

Asim Munir Visits Quetta Garrison as Pakistan Reviews Security Preparedness in Balochistan

QUETTA: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited Quetta Garrison on Saturday and interacted with commanders and commanding officers of field formations, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The visit focused on the prevailing security environment in Balochistan, operational preparedness and measures being undertaken to maintain peace and stability

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Pakistan vs India Women’s Asia Cup Clash Begins: Pakistan Takes a Crucial Decision After Winning the Toss

Pakistan vs India Women’s Asia Cup Clash Begins: Pakistan Takes a Crucial Decision After Winning the Toss

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India in a highly anticipated Group A clash of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match has attracted significant attention as both sides look to strengthen their position in the tournament. Pakistan entered the contest with confidence after securing

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“Something Else” Behind PPP’s Province Stance? Khawaja Asif Signals Bigger Political Debate

“Something Else” Behind PPP’s Province Stance? Khawaja Asif Signals Bigger Political Debate

ISLAMABAD: The Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has questioned the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) position on the creation of new provinces and administrative units, alleging that the party has adopted different positions on the issue. Asif said the PPP appeared to support calls for a separate Saraiki province in Punjab but raised the issue of Sindhudesh

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Taliban Closes Every Door of the World on Afghans: Sami Yousafzai

Taliban Closes Every Door of the World on Afghans: Sami Yousafzai

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan is becoming increasingly isolated from the international community under the Taliban, prominent Afghan journalist Sami Yousafzai said, arguing that restrictions on travel, work, education and international engagement are leaving ordinary Afghans facing closed doors around the world. In a strongly worded post on social media, Yousafzai accused the Taliban of effectively cutting Afghanistan

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Pakistani Senator Durrani Chairs IPU Young Parliamentarians Session in Samarkand

Pakistani Senator Durrani Chairs IPU Young Parliamentarians Session in Samarkand

SAMARKAND: Pakistan’s Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani chaired a high-level session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians 2026 in the historic Uzbek city of Samarkand. The international gathering brought together young lawmakers and parliamentary delegations from more than 75 countries, providing a platform to discuss challenges facing younger generations and the role

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Outlawed JAAC Attack on Checkpost Leaves Constable Dead in Azad Kashmir

Outlawed JAAC Attack on Checkpost Leaves Constable Dead in Azad Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: The banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) armed attack on a police checkpost in Azad Kashmir’s Bagh district martyred a police constable on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Poonch region, armed attackers opened indiscriminate fire on the Kopra Police checkpost at around 6:35 a.m. Constable

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Govts Keep Changing, the System Needs a Reset: Naqvi

Govts Keep Changing, the System Needs a Reset: Naqvi

LAHORE: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for a fundamental “reset” of the country’s administrative system, arguing that successive governments have failed to deliver essential public services despite decades of policy changes and development plans. Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue seminar at the University of Management and Technology in Lahore, Naqvi stressed that

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Gold Prices Fall Sharply in Pakistan as Global Rates Decline

Gold Prices Fall Sharply in Pakistan as Global Rates Decline

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Saturday, with the price of a tola dropping by Rs3,600, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Following the decline, the price of one tola of gold stood at Rs465,536, while the price of 10 grams fell by Rs3,086 to Rs399,122. Meanwhile, gold prices also declined in

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