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Says political issues in AJK should be resolved through dialogue, parliamentary processes Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying he would meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the matter and seek a resolution through dialogue. “I will … Read more

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women’s French Open champion since 1992. Photo: AFP/FILE PARIS: Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since … Read more

US President Donald Trump. Photo: REUTERS US President Donald Trump said ​in a recent interview ‌with NBC News that he ​would not unfreeze ​Iranian assets or lift any ⁠sanctions before a ​peace deal is reached. He ​said he would consider those steps after an agreement ​is done. “Comes after,” ​he said. “Yeah. If they behave, … Read more

Israel’s regional wars since Oct. 7 Hamas attack cost the country $138bn through April Under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision, Israel would gradually wean itself off its reliance on the massive military aid it receives from the United States. PHOTO: AFP  The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to approve a development outlay of around Rs1,126 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27 during the upcoming National Economic Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Monday), according to finance ministry sources. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is likely to consider an increase of approximately Rs200 billion … Read more

Court says constitutional amendments must follow Article 33 and rejects changes through protests or pressure An aerial view from a Pakistan military chopper shows Muzaffarabad, AJK. PHOTO: REUTERS   The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday ruled that the 12 seats reserved for refugees in the Legislative Assembly are constitutionally protected … Read more

Caution lapse in Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act could disrupt foreign intelligence collection View of the US Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, United States. PHOTO: Reuters Two Republican lawmakers warned United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday of a potential intelligence gap, accusing Democrats of backing away from extending key … Read more

Both ministers agree that terrorist camps, drug production in Afghanistan ‘pose serious security concerns for region’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday signed agreements with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev to enhance cooperation on illegal immigration, the repatriation of illegally residing citizens, and counter-narcotics cooperation. According to the Ministry of Interior, the signing took … Read more

Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday warned that heatwave conditions were likely to develop across much of the country from June 7 to 12 as a … Read more

G-B caretaker information minister urges citizens to vote, hopes polls boost development and prosperity ISLAMABAD: Voting is underway on Sunday in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Legislative Assembly elections, with more than 958,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across 24 constituencies. Polling will be held from 8am to 5pm, with 13 seats required to form … Read more