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Kathua Resident Under Investigation for Allegedly Posing as Intelligence Bureau Official in IIOJK

Kathua: Authorities have launched an investigation into a young man from Kathua district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) after he allegedly presented himself as an employee of India’s Intelligence Bureau (IB) and was found carrying an identity card whose authenticity is under scrutiny. The case has attracted attention after officials initiated a…

President Zardari Signs PIA Repeal Bill, Clearing Final Legal Hurdle for Airline Privatization

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026. As a result, the government has completed all major legal requirements for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL). The approval marks a key milestone in Pakistan’s economic reform agenda. Moreover, it brings the national carrier one…

UN Experts Condemn Arrests of Women in Herat Amid Afghanistan’s Tightening Dress Code Enforcement

Herat: A group of United Nations human rights experts has strongly criticized a recent crackdown on women in western Afghanistan, raising concerns over mass detentions linked to dress code enforcement and reports of casualties during subsequent protests. The developments in Herat have renewed international scrutiny of restrictions imposed on women under Afghanistan’s current authorities, with…

Pakistan Poverty Rate Climbs to 28.9% as Education Spending Falls to Historic Low, Economic Survey Reveals

Islamabad: Pakistan is facing mounting socioeconomic challenges as the country’s poverty rate has risen sharply while public spending on education has dropped to its lowest level in years, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. The latest survey presents a concerning picture of living conditions across the country, showing that millions more Pakistanis have fallen…

ATC Rejects PTI Lawyers’ Request to Remove Terrorism Charges in Khawar Maneka Assault Case

Islamabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has dismissed applications filed by several lawyers associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seeking the removal of anti-terrorism provisions from a case related to the alleged assault and torture of Khawar Maneka. According to Beyond Time News, the court rejected the pleas on Thursday and ordered that the case proceed under…

Islamabad Governance Reforms Under Consideration as Population Reaches 2.4 Million, Says Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad: The federal government is considering major reforms to modernize Islamabad’s governance structure as the capital city faces growing urban challenges driven by a rapidly expanding population, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday. Speaking at the first consultative meeting on the proposed Islamabad Governance Model, the minister emphasized…

President Zardari Congratulates Pakistan Navy on Induction of PNS/M Hangor Submarine

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday congratulated the Pakistan Navy on the induction of PNS/M Hangor into its fleet. He described the development as a major step towards strengthening Pakistan’s maritime defence capabilities. The president said the submarine will enhance Pakistan’s ability to protect its maritime interests. He also thanked China for its continued…

Pakistan, Türkiye Military Leaders Discuss Regional Security and Defence Cooperation

Rawalpindi: Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence ties as Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Metin Tokel met Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The high-level meeting focused on regional security developments, military…

Private Hospitals in IIOJK Announce Exit from SEHAT Scheme Over Payment Delays

Srinagar: A growing financial dispute between healthcare providers and authorities has prompted private hospitals in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to announce their withdrawal from the SEHAT health insurance scheme from July 1, 2026. Hospital representatives say prolonged reimbursement delays have created severe operational challenges, raising concerns about the future availability of critical…