Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced Wednesday that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the largest party in the regional assembly with 11 seats. The final results, confirmed 10 days after polling, follow the resolution of outstanding election petitions, with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) securing six seats as the second-largest … Read more
Why Indian Designers Are Shifting Focus to Paris Indian designers are increasingly leveraging Paris Couture Week to elevate their global profiles, according to Hanan Besovic, a US-based digital fashion commentator. “There is more awareness of the role that Indian artisans play in Western haute couture, but I think it’s just the start of the conversation,” … Read more
Scammers are impersonating authorities and bank staff to trick victims into leaving bank cards and PINs in their letterboxes, a practice that has resulted in thousands of dollars being drained from personal accounts. According to police, this nationwide trend involves criminals gaining trust by claiming a victim’s account is compromised, leading to significant financial loss … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for an end to protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following clashes that resulted in at least seven deaths. Speaking on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, Bhutto-Zardari urged demonstrators to seek a “peaceful conclusion” to the unrest, citing concerns that the instability undermines both the Kashmiri … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated on Monday that party founder Imran Khan was transported from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for medical treatment and subsequently returned to custody. The party is now calling for the former prime minister to be moved to a hospital for supervised … Read more
Two Israeli cabinet ministers are calling for renewed airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, following a drone attack from Lebanon that targeted Israeli military positions. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly demanded a forceful military response on June 14, 2026, despite a fragile ceasefire agreement that has been … Read more
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following US Navy strikes against three commercial tankers, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that the US will not tolerate violations of its blockade on Iranian oil, while India has formally protested … Read more
A powerful dust storm paired with torrential rains struck Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Friday, resulting in at least four deaths and 24 injuries. The severe weather triggered the collapse of roofs and boundary walls across multiple localities, trapping residents and killing livestock. Rescue 1122 and district officials confirmed that victims were transported to local hospitals … Read more
A suicide attack outside a mosque in the Khairo Khel Pacca village of Lakki Marwat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, resulted in the deaths of eight-year-old Asma Bibi and 25-year-old Asad Ali, according to Rescue 1122. Several others sustained injuries in the blast, which occurred as the attacker reportedly failed to enter the building during Friday prayers. Did You … Read more
Two children have died from measles in England so far in 2026, as confirmed cases reached 736 between 1 January and 8 June, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This figure marks a significant rise in activity, largely driven by outbreaks in London and the West Midlands, with the majority of cases occurring … Read more