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Islamabad, The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that polling for thirty Senate seats will take place on Tuesday. This follows the recent confirmation of eighteen candidates who have been returned unopposed for seats in Balochistan and Pun...
Read More »Pakistan and Russia Aim to Deepen Ties in Energy, Trade, and Education
Islamabad, In a recent diplomatic interaction, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan expressed the country's intent to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia across various sectors, including energy, trade, and investment. This discussion to...
Read More »Concerns Raised Over Safety in Custody Following Mukhtar Ansari’s Death
Lucknow, The death of Mukhtar Ansari, a prominent jailed Muslim politician in Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread concern and criticism, with political figures questioning the safety and integrity of the judicial and custodial system in the state. ...
Read More »Pakistan and EIAS Commit to Enhancing EU-Asia Relations
Islamabad, In a recent meeting held in Brussels, Pakistan's Ambassador to Belgium, Amna Baloch, and CEO of the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS), Axel Goethals, discussed the dynamics of EU-Asia relations and agreed to explore pathways for f...
Read More »Senate Elections in Pakistan: Final List of Candidates Announced
Islamabad, The returning officers have officially released the final list of candidates for the upcoming elections to fill 48 vacant seats in Pakistan's Senate. This development marks a significant phase in the country's electoral process, paving the ...
Read More »Congress Accuses BJP of ‘Tax Terrorism’ Before Lok Sabha Polls
New Delhi, The Congress party has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engaging in "tax terrorism," alleging a strategic financial attack through a hefty income tax demand aimed at debilitating the opposition before the Lok Sabha elections. A...
Read More »Indian Troops Conduct Search Operation in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu, A cordon and search operation (CASO) was initiated by Indian troops in the Rajouri district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting specific areas within the region. According to Kashmir Media Service, the operation, conduct...
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