Author: admin

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…

Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain ​from further attacks. Hours earlier, Trump said new strikes by Israel and Iran would not affect his administration’s peace talks with Tehran, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots.” Trump has leaned ‌on Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon to allow room for a deal to end the wider war with Iran, including rebuking Netanyahu with obscenities in a phone call last week. However, earlier on Sunday…

Actor Sarah Khan, wife of singer Falak Shabir, took to social media to support her husband’s remarks on women’s attire, while sharing her perspective on what feminism means to her. Khan’s remarks, however, received mixed reactions online. Shabir became embroiled in an online controversy after requesting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to “make a law against those who wear short dresses in public places, bazaars, and streets.” In response to the backlash, Khan defended her husband through a series of Instagram stories, arguing that his comments were not directed solely at women but at both genders. She also claimed that…

US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over rising tensions between Iran and Israel, asking both countries to halt further strikes and return to dialogue. Speaking on the issue, Trump said the United States is close to reaching a final agreement with Iran. He stated that a deal was near completion and was due to be signed, but recent developments disrupted the process. Trump said he does not want the current escalation to undermine negotiations, adding that he will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ask him not to carry out any retaliatory strike. He warned that if…

Apple is preparing a major overhaul of Siri, expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2026 on Monday. However, early reports suggest the rollout may not be fully open at launch. Instead, Siri 2.0 could arrive as a controlled beta experience for select users. Siri 2.0: Apple’s biggest AI push yet According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the upgraded Siri is designed to transform the assistant into a more advanced AI system.It is expected to evolve from a basic voice command tool into a “do-it-all AI companion.” The update has been in development for months, with several features previously delayed…