Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard
The flight had taken off from the coastal city of Pisco to view the ancient geoglyphs in the desert, a popular tourist attraction.
Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike
The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them.
TTAP announces relief mission to AJK
ISLAMABAD’: The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) on Saturday announced that its leadership would travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday (tomorrow) with relief supplies, while accusing the government of suppressing dissent and mishandling the situation in the region. Addressing a news conference, TTAP spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai said a peaceful sit-in … Read more
No let-up in PPP, PML-N war of words
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The PML-N and the PPP intensified their public confrontation on Saturday, escalating the electoral feud beyond the ongoing Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections as senior leaders traded accusations over alleged rigging. Addressing a public gathering in Jhelum Valley alongside Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam, Sanaullah questioned the PPP’s own democratic legitimacy. “If … Read more
a panacea or a can of worms?
. The writer is a freelancer and a mentor hailing from Kandhkot, Sindh. He can be reached at alihassanb.34@gmail.com Experiment. Experience. Fail. Rename. Repeat. This has been the recurring tale of the country since its inception. Every panacea tried proved to be a Pandora’s box. The country has experienced totalitarianism, one-unit systems, coups, hybrid regimes, … Read more
Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant
Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious package.
Khawaja Asif supports Naqvi’s call for system overhaul
Says Naqvi’s call for systemic reforms should be debated in parliament and the federal cabinet A combination of file photos shows Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Even as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders criticised Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for his remarks on the country’s political system, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif came … Read more
Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop
The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.
JAAC responds to Bilawal’s letter, shows willingness to join Truth Commission talks
Bilawal says he will study JAAC’s proposal and consult AJK government and stakeholders to build consensus PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking to Al Jazeera ahead of the Islamabad Talks 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB The protesting Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee on Saturday expressed its willingness to engage with the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission … Read more
Over 1 million voters to cast ballots in second phase of AJK polls
AJK election body says polling arrangements are complete for peaceful voting in 21 constituencies The CEC appealed to voters to participate actively in the democratic process, saying all necessary arrangements had been made for peaceful, transparent and impartial elections. PHOTO: EXPRESS MUZZAFARABAD: More than a million voters will head to polling stations on Sunday as … Read more