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Islamabad, May 31, 2026 — The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released updated voter registration figures, revealing that the total number of registered voters nationwide has surpassed 137.1 million.Gender Breakdown:Male voters: 73.2 millionFemale voters: 63.8 million (a notable increase from previous figures)Province-wise Distribution:Province/TerritoryRegistered VotersPunjab77.955 million+Sindh28.772 million+Khyber Pakhtunkhwa23.4 million+Balochistan5.765 million+Islamabad (ICT)1.254 million+The rise in female…

Singapore, May 31, 2026 — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday described Pakistan as a sincere and trusted friend of the United States, while delivering firm warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of meetings in Singapore, Hegseth made the following key statements:On Pakistan: “Pakistan is a sincere…

Washington, May 31, 2026 — The Wall Street Journal has published a explosive report claiming that the United Arab Emirates carried out multiple air strikes against Iran during the recent conflict, with the United States and Israel playing indirect supporting roles.According to sources familiar with the matter, the strikes began in the early days of…

Kabul, May 31, 2026 — At least 18 Afghan nationals — including 10 children and 5 women — were killed and 29 others injured when an overloaded truck carrying families returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday.The accident occurred on the highway between Jalalabad and the capital Kabul, in Laghman province. Abdul Malik…

Karachi, May 31, 2026 — Young Pakistani fast bowler Arafat Minhas etched his name into cricket history on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistani bowler ever to claim a five-wicket haul on his ODI debut.Minhas was exceptional in the first ODI against Australia, finishing with stunning figures of 5 wickets for just 32 runs in 10…

WASHINGTON — Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared Friday that Islamabad will not show any flexibility toward joining the Abraham Accords until a Palestinian state is formally recognized, setting a clear diplomatic boundary ahead of mounting US pressure on Muslim-majority nations.Speaking to journalists in Washington, Dar stated that Pakistan’s position is…

Tehran, May 29, 2026 — Iran has strongly accused the United States of being a “partner in crime” with Israel over continued military operations in Lebanon, escalating diplomatic tensions amid a fragile regional ceasefire.In a statement, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that America is providing full support to Israel in all…

Petrol and Diesel Reduced by Rs22 per LitreIslamabad — The federal government of Pakistan has decided to provide significant relief to citizens by slashing petroleum product prices, describing it as an “Eid gift” to the nation.According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD)…