ISLAMABAD / LAHORE — In a major security mobilization ahead of the upcoming general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, authorities have formally requisitioned 5,000 personnel from the Punjab Police to ensure peaceful and secure polling across the region.According to official sources, the Gilgit-Baltistan administration, in coordination with the federal government, has requested the deployment of trained Punjab…
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has welcomed the federal cabinet’s decision to form a special committee to oversee sugar exports, terming it a positive and timely step toward boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves.In an official communiqué, the Association stated that Pakistan currently holds surplus sugar stocks and that exporting the excess…
GENEVA / NEW YORK — The United Nations has issued a stark warning that millions of lives are at risk in northern Yemen as the country faces a catastrophic food crisis driven by chronic underfunding and deteriorating conditions on the ground.According to UN officials, the ongoing conflict, collapsing economy, and severe shortage of humanitarian funds…
Washington — President Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled a major concert planned at the National Mall to mark America’s 250th Independence Day on July 4th, replacing it with a “Make America Great Again” rally scheduled for June 24th, which he will address personally.Announcing the decision on his Truth Social platform, Trump offered a blunt explanation:…
Karachi — Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler and former captain Wasim Akram has opened up about his Hajj experience this year, saying the pilgrimage itself was not difficult — but the constant requests for selfies from fans left him exhausted.Akram performed Hajj alongside former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq and TV presenter Fakhar Alam. In a video shared…
Gulf of Oman — US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that an American aircraft struck and disabled a Gambia-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew repeatedly refused to comply with the US-enforced naval blockade on Iran.According to CENTCOM, the vessel was heading toward an Iranian port when US forces issued more than…
Ottawa, May 31, 2026 — A official report by Global Affairs Canada has revealed that the country exported approximately $14.67 million USD worth of military equipment and defence technology to Israel in 2025 — directly contradicting Ottawa’s stated policy of not approving new military export permits for Israel since January 2024.The report, titled “Strategic Goods…
Washington, May 31, 2026 — A federal judge has dealt a significant legal blow to President Donald Trump, ordering his administration to remove Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts within 14 days.Federal Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the law is unambiguous: the iconic arts venue must retain the name of President…
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…
