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PM Reviews Security Arrangements for Gilgit-Baltistan Elections

PM Reviews Security Arrangements for Gilgit-Baltistan Elections

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reviewed security arrangements for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, as authorities move to ensure a peaceful and secure voting process. Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan’s mountainous northern region, will hold elections for its legislative assembly on June 7. More than 5,000 police personnel have been […]

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Pakistan Reimposes Market Closing Hours Under Energy-Saving Drive

Pakistan Reimposes Market Closing Hours Under Energy-Saving Drive

ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Punjab province will reimpose restrictions on business operating hours from June 2 after a temporary relaxation granted for Eid al-Ahza shopping expires, officials said. The provincial government had extended market hours to facilitate shopping and commercial activity ahead of the holiday. The exemption remains in effect until June 1. Under the energy

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Iran says US talks ongoing, warns against speculation

TEHRAN : Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged patience regarding negotiations with the United States, stating that disappointments should not be given importance and that discussions remain active through ongoing talks and message exchanges.   Speaking to Iranian state media, Araqchi emphasized that no decisions or definitive opinions can be formed until the process

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Myanmar Explosion Kills 55, Including 25 Women, in Shan State

MYANMAR : A powerful explosion in eastern Myanmar’s Shan State has killed at least 55 people, including 25 women, and injured dozens more, according to foreign media reports.   The blast occurred in the Kung Tet region, where separatist groups have been active. Initial reports described the explosion as involving materials stored for use in

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Nepal Crush China by 313 Runs; Bharti Hits Six Sixes in an Over

SINGAPORE :  Nepal’s men’s cricket team produced a breathtaking batting display in the Asian Games qualifier on Sunday, rewriting T20 International record books against China. Powered by opener Kaushal Bharti’s sensational 129 off just 43 balls, Nepal posted a colossal 313 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets in their 20 overs at a

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Unknown assailants kill 4 in Qila Abdullah’s Mezai Adda

QILA ABDULLAH: Four people, including well-known local personality Dad Muhammad Kakar, were killed and two others seriously injured in a shooting incident at Mezai Adda, while separate tribal clashes erupted in Dolangi near Gulistan, officials and sources said.   According to reports, Dad Muhammad Kakar was arrested at a hotel in Nadra Market, Mezai Adda.

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First Test Flight Successfully Lands at New Gwadar Airport

First Test Flight Successfully Lands at New Gwadar Airport

QUETTA: In a major boost to regional connectivity, South Air Private Limited has successfully conducted its first test flight landing at the New Gwadar International Airport, located in Balochistan’s strategically and economically vital coastal city. An ATR 72-600 aircraft was utilized for this milestone operation. The launch of South Air’s flight operations is set to

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Oil Tanker’s Hijacking Matter Remains Unresolved

Oil Tanker’s Hijacking Matter Remains Unresolved

Mogadishu: The crisis surrounding the oil tanker Honor 25, which was hijacked by Somali pirates, remains unresolved even after 40 days. The tanker was hijacked on April 21, 2026, and its 17 crew members—comprising Pakistani, Indian, Indonesian, and Myanmar nationals—remain in pirate custody. According to sources, the Honor 25 is currently anchored off the Somali

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