The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has placed a Rs10 million bounty on four leaders of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) following violent clashes that left at least seven people dead. Authorities also arrested five suspects in a Muzaffarabad intelligence-based operation, where security forces reportedly seized automatic weapons, grenades, and documents allegedly … Read more
Luxury brands are scaling up seasonal activations to meet a record-high surge in summer travel sentiment. As 82% of Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer—the highest level recorded since 2020—brands are moving away from single-destination pop-ups toward high-volume, multi-location strategies to capture high-spending tourists across various destinations. Why are luxury brands expanding their … Read more
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a lead in 11 constituencies as counting continued following the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections on Sunday, June 7, 2026. While polling concluded at 5pm across 24 constituencies, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) trailed with 5 seats, followed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) with 3, and the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen with … Read more
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is approaching a volatile crossroads, marked by simultaneous military skirmishes in the Persian Gulf and claims from President Donald Trump that Iran’s nuclear program is “largely finished.” While the U.S. and Iran engage in indirect negotiations for an interim deal, recent retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases … Read more
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has banned the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK-JAAC) under anti-terrorism laws ahead of a planned June 9 protest. To maintain order, authorities have requested 14,000 additional law enforcement personnel from federal and provincial agencies to manage potential unrest. Security Surge and Anti-Terrorism Ban The AJK Home … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif marked World Environment Day by highlighting a notable reduction in fog and an overall improvement in environmental conditions across the province over the past year. Addressing the public, she reaffirmed the government’s resolve to curb pollution, specifically targeting the elimination of plastic waste. The provincial administration is currently utilizing … Read more
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), labeling it a “proscribed organization” under the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 2014. The decision follows the committee’s call for a protest on June 9, a group known for spearheading mass demonstrations demanding economic relief and political reforms—some … Read more
The $24 Billion Deadlock: Assessing the Future of US-Iran Relations The path to peace between Washington and Tehran remains precariously narrow. Following an exclusive interview with Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, the current diplomatic impasse hinges on a specific, high-stakes demand: the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. … Read more
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck the region on Friday, sending tremors across parts of India and Pakistan. The United States Geological Survey recorded the epicentre at a depth of 18 kilometres, located in the Kashmir region, 37 kilometres from Kyelang. Impact Across the Region The seismic event prompted widespread concern as residents in multiple cities … Read more
The beauty industry is undergoing a seismic shift. For years, the influencer playbook was simple: master a winged liner, review the latest palette, and maintain a polished, aspirational aesthetic. Today, that script has been shredded. As we move deeper into 2026, the boundary between “beauty creator” and “lifestyle personality” has effectively vanished. The Death of … Read more