LB elections in 42 cantonments to be held on September 12: ECP

Karachi: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the schedule of local bodies elections in 42 cantonments across the country, on Friday. According to a notification issued and put out by the electoral body, polling for the elections on general seats of the cantonment boards will take place on September 12. A notice inviting nomination […]

Taliban claim control on 85% of Afghan territory

The Taliban said on Friday they now control 85 per cent of Afghanistan’s territory as the group mount an offensive amid a US military withdrawal, though the group’s claims cannot be independently verified. At a press conference in Moscow, Taliban negotiator Shahabuddin Delawar said that “85 percent of Afghanistan’s territory” is under the group’s control, […]

PM discusses dialogue plan with Baloch senators

Senator Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti and Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday and discussed the political situation of the province. The meeting discussed several matters relating to the impact of the government’s development package on the economy and the life of common man in Balochistan. The overall law and order […]