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1,505 Islamabad police deployed to AJK ahead of JAAC protest call on June 9

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Personnel deployed with full anti-riot gear, units from CTD, Safe City, Operations, Security Divisions deployed Islamabad Police. Photo: APP (file) ISLAMABAD: A total of 1,505 Islamabad policemen were deployed to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday in view of a protest call by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for June 9 as authorities […]

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Embassy of Pakistan in Azerbaijan marks Jinnah’s 150th birth anniversary with essay competition

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More than 30 Azerbaijani students participated in a competition honoring Jinnah’s leadership and legacy The Pakistani Embassy in Azerbaijan celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah by organizing an essay competition in Baku aimed at promoting awareness of Pakistan’s founder among Azerbaijani students. More than 30 students participated in the competition and

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AJK general election, which will be held on 27 July, the electoral commission announces

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Elections will be conducted in all constituencies of the AJK Legislative Assembly as approved by the Delimitation Commission ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Friday announced that general elections to the AJK Legislative Assembly will be held on July 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a notice issued

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Six terrorists killed in Panjgur IBO: ISPR

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Recover weapons, ammunition, IEDs, vehicles from terrorists, says military media wing Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on June 3 and 4 in Panjgur district of Balochistan and killed six Indian-sponsored terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, the military’s media wing said on Friday. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces

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Appointments to key offices must be merit-based and transparent, FCC rules

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The order states that public appointments should not be made on subjective preference but through a process of merit, accountability ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled Thursday that appointments to key public offices must demonstrably conform to constitutional standards of fairness, transparency, institutional integrity and merit-based governance. “Public authority cannot be exercised based on

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PIA will resume Islamabad-Beijing flights from July 3

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Revival of the route comes amid growing demand from students, business people and tourists Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday announced the resumption of its direct flights between Islamabad and Beijing effective July 3, restoring an important air link between Pakistan and China and further strengthening the long-standing ties between the two countries. The revival

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Balochistan launches education reforms

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Co-education approved for primary schools; desks, extra classrooms and double shifts planned QUETTA: The government of Balochistan has announced sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing learning environments and ensuring equal opportunities for boys and girls. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti focusing on education, health and law and order resulted in consensus

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Drug traffickers in the crosshairs as Sindh expands efforts

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Government plans dedicated drug force as committee reviews ‘Pinky’ case KARACHI: As the high-profile ‘Pinky’ drug-trafficking case continues to unfold, the Sindh government has decided to establish a dedicated narcotics force and is considering setting up a drone unit to strengthen anti-narcotics operations across the province. The Sindh Assembly Standing Committee on Home Affairs on

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