Scuffles and rigging allegations marred the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections as polling concluded in the 13 constituencies of Mirpur division on Monday. Polling began at 8 am and concluded at 6 pm across all three districts — Bhimber, Mirpur, and Kotli — of the division after a one-hour extension. While…
Just hours after lifting the prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy, Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has fired back at Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala, dismissing his apology for an altercation that occurred in the heated aftermath of Spain’s dramatic victory. Ayala’s attempt to downplay the incident as a mere shove has been unequivocally rejected by…
Karachi: Mr. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed his profound disappointment that the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the status quo on its key policy rate following today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The apex trade body termed the decision…
The PPP on Monday claimed that its worker died during electoral violence in Kotli district’s Nakyal tehsil as the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections was underway in the 13 constituencies of Mirpur division. Polling started at 8am and will continue till 5pm. Today (Monday) had been declared a public holiday in…
Oil costs tumbled greater than 5% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of assaults, elevating hopes of a diplomatic answer that may de-escalate the battle and permit delivery to renew within the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $5.70, or round 5.9%, to $91.08 a…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Monday assured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of government support through regulatory reforms, easier business procedures and industrial development initiatives aimed at expanding Pakistan’s manufacturing sector and boosting economic growth. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Islamabad Chamber of Small…
The International Workplace (FO) has condemned Indian Protection Minister Rajnath Singh’s “extremely provocative and irresponsible feedback” concerning the Kashmir dispute, saying that the neighboring nation should not underestimate Pakistan’s resolve to “thwart any Indian adventurism”. On Sunday, Singh had acknowledged that there can be “no talks with Pakistan”. In accordance with the Times of Indiahe…
AWARAN: A pregnant woman who was abducted by terrorists of the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) was raped and killed in Balochistan’s Awaran district, according to her father. In a video statement, the victim’s father alleged that his daughter, identified as Rubina, was abducted from their home on the night of July 20-21 by a…
AJK Chief Election Commissioner Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal warned that strict authorized motion can be taken towards people. MUZAFFARABAD : The primary section of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Legislative Meeting elections started Monday, as over 1.4 million voters throughout 13 constituencies in Mirpur Division turned out to decide on their representatives amid tight safety preparations….
The Pakistan Inventory Trade’s (PSX) benchmark index opened the week on a powerful notice, gaining greater than 5,000 factors throughout early commerce. The KSE-100 index had gained 4,501.33 factors to succeed in 175,522.53 factors by 9:50am from the earlier shut of 171,021.20 factors. By 10:30am, the index had gained 5,068.88 factors to succeed in 176,090.08…
