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PPP Emerges as Largest Party in Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly After Election Commission Decides Key Petitions

Gilgit: The political landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan became clearer on Wednesday after the region’s Chief Election Commissioner announced decisions on the remaining election petitions, confirming results in several closely contested constituencies and solidifying the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) position as the largest party in the newly elected assembly. The rulings by Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz…

Nawaz Sharif Calls for Dialogue to End AJK Protests, Urges Stakeholders to Restore Peace

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called for an end to protests and sit-ins in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging all stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue to restore peace and stability in the region. According to Beyond Time News, the former prime minister made the remarks while chairing a…

US-Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion Investment Fund as Peace Talks Enter Final Stage

Washington:A proposed US-Iran agreement includes plans for a $300 billion investment fund aimed at supporting Iran’s economic recovery, according to Beyond Time News. More than half of the money has already been committed by private investors, sources familiar with the framework said. The fund is expected to provide a strong economic incentive for both sides…

Pakistan’s Quiet Diplomacy Helps Advance Historic Iran-US Peace Agreement

Islamabad: Pakistan’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy played an important role in efforts to prevent a wider regional conflict, according to security officials, as Iran and the United States prepare to sign a landmark agreement in Switzerland later this week. According to Beyond Time News, senior security officials said Islamabad remained engaged with key stakeholders throughout months of…

APHC Says IIOJK Remains Under Military Siege Ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continues to face severe restrictions under what it described as India’s military occupation, according to Beyond Time News. In a statement issued in Srinagar, APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas said military operations, house raids and the summoning…

PM to Decide PTI Demand Linking Funds Release With Imran Khan Meeting: Finance Minister

Islamabad: The federal government says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will decide whether to accept the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demand linking provincial financial cooperation with a meeting with jailed party founder Imran Khan, according to Beyond Time News. The issue has added fresh political tension between the Centre and the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government. It…

Bandipora Health Workers Raise Concerns Over Months-Long Salary Delays

Srinagar: Health workers in Bandipora district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have expressed concern over prolonged delays in salary payments, saying the issue has caused financial hardship for many employees despite their continued services in hospitals and health centres. According to Beyond Time News, employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM)…