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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the peaceful conduct of elections and felicitated the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for emerging as the largest political party in the region. “PPP deserved congratulations for securing the highest number of seats in the elections,” the premier said in a statement, extending felicitations to President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the party’s performance. His remarks came as the Bilawal Bhutto-led party emerged as the leading political party in the Gilgit-Baltistan general elections, securing the highest number of seats as unofficial and unconfirmed results…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Islamabad marked Sweden’s National Day with a vibrant celebration that highlighted the strong and growing relationship between Pakistan and Sweden. Held under the theme “Made with Sweden in Pakistan,” the event showcased innovative products and solutions presented by Swedish companies operating in Pakistan, underscoring the role of innovation and international collaboration in driving shared progress. The celebration brought together government representatives, business leaders, civil society members, sports personalities, and development partners, reflecting the broad-based engagement between the two countries. The gathering served as an opportunity to strengthen people-to-people connections and reaffirm commitments to cooperation, innovation, and…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : With the support of Germany, more than 22 million households have benefited through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) network, including 647 facilitation centres and Mobile Registration Vehicles (MRVs) over the past two years. We are pleased to hand over additional MRVs to extend timely assistance to flood-affected families, ensuring better access to social protection services for vulnerable communities across Pakistan. Germany remains a strong partner in promoting inclusive, accessible, and people-centered social protection systems in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Nepal in Islamabad marked the 73rd International Everest Day with a ceremony celebrating mountaineering excellence, adventure tourism, and growing Pakistan–Nepal relations under the theme “Sagarmatha, the Highest Peak of the World: Identity and Pride of Nepal.” The event brought together diplomats, government officials, tourism experts, and mountaineering figures, including Everest summiteers from Pakistan. Nepal’s Ambassador Rita Dhital highlighted the historic 1953 first ascent of Mount Everest and noted increased climbing activity in the 2026 spring season, including participation from Pakistani climbers. Speakers, including Pakistan’s tourism officials and the Alpine Club of Pakistan, emphasized…

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading party in the Gilgit-Baltistan general elections, according to unofficial and unconfirmed results received so far. Vote counting is still underway across 24 general seats, with PPP securing six seats in the results announced from 15 constituencies. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has won three seats, Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM) has secured one seat, while independent candidates have claimed five constituencies. The early results indicate a strong performance by the PPP in several key constituencies of Gilgit-Baltistan. In GBA-4 Nagar, PPP candidate Muhammad Ali Akhtar won the seat with 7,670 votes, defeating Muhammad…

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has emphasized the need for immediate and practical measures to protect marine resources and preserve the maritime environment, highlighting the growing challenges posed by pollution and climate change. In a special message on World Oceans Day, the minister said oceans are not merely environmental systems but the foundation of life itself. He noted that large-scale mangrove plantation efforts are playing a vital role in environmental restoration and ecological sustainability. He stated that the government is working to further strengthen waste management systems to combat marine pollution. According to the minister, marine pollution…

Selling pressure engulfed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) amid escalating geopolitical tensions, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding over 1,900 points during the opening minutes of trading on Monday. At 9:30am, the benchmark index was hovering at 168,565.62, down by 1,913.32 or 1.12%. Selling pressure was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, power generation and refinery. Index-heavy stocks, including ARL, HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, PSO, MCB and MEBL, traded in the red. During the previous week, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran weighed heavily on investor sentiment…

The Punjab government has decided to introduce an electric bike rental service for the first time as part of its efforts to promote environmentally friendly and modern transportation facilities across the province. Under the first phase of the project, 10,000 electric bikes will be deployed, while 300 docking and charging stations will be established across the city to support the service. The Punjab Housing Authority (PHA) will provide land for the docking and charging stations. The initiative aims to improve connectivity by enabling residents to travel easily between major residential and commercial areas and nearby public transport points. According to…

Officials issued tsunami warnings after a strong magnitude ‌7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday. Philippine ​police said Monday that ​at least ​three people were ⁠reported ​dead and ​four injured after the earthquake ‌struck ⁠one of the country’s southern ​islands. Tsunami warnings were issued in the Philippines, neighbouring Indonesia and by the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, with people in coastal areas warned to move to higher ground. DZBB radio, broadcasting from ​the Philippine city of General Santos about 15 km (9.3 miles) from the epicentre, reported instances of falling furniture, damage ​to televisions and other…

Historic performance of Pakistan’s Sufi-opera star Saira Peter at London’s Royal Albert Hall got appreciation. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi expressed deep appreciation for the star. In a statement issued on Sunday, he said the achievement is a moment of pride for the entire nation, highlighting Pakistan’s growing presence in global cultural and classical music arenas. The Minister stated that Saira Peter’s groundbreaking performance before a 5,000-strong audience at the Royal Albert Hall has not only elevated Pakistan’s cultural image but has also demonstrated the power of music in bridging Eastern and Western traditions. He…