Election campaigning ends in GB as 48-hour ban comes into force

The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission on Friday announced the end of election campaigning 48 hours before polling day, prohibiting all election-related activities in the region, according to a press release.

The general elections for the GB’s legislative assembly are scheduled on June 7, after a four-month delay.

“The commission informs the public, political parties, candidates and their…

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150 personnel from Islamabad police's security division assigned to GB election duty

RAWALPINDI: In addition to 6,000 Punjab police personnel, 150 police personnel from the security division of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police have been assigned for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) election duty, with a total of 2,000 personnel expected to be dispatched to the region.

General elections in GB are scheduled for Sunday, with election campaigns already underway by major political…

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NA, Senate budget sessions summoned on June 5

President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separate sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on June 5 to announce the federal budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27.

According to an official press release issued by the Presidency on Friday, the NA has been summoned at 5pm on June 5, while the Senate session is scheduled for 6pm.

Meetings of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC)…

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Pakistan stresses need for restraint, de-escalation in Iran-US conflict

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Tuesday used the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to push for sustained diplomacy in the ongoing United States-Iran crisis, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar highlighting Islamabad’s role in efforts aimed at reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Addressing a high-level UNSC debate chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister…

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DPM Dar arrives in New York to attend high-level UNSC debate

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in New York to attend a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday.

In a post on the social media platform X, the FO said that Dar will attend the debate, which was being convened under China’s presidency of the UNSC.

“He will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, as…

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Indian cricketer Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value

Indian veteran Virat Kohli said he has nothing left to prove and would consider playing the 2027 One-Day International (ODI) World Cup only if he can still contribute meaningfully.

The 37-year-old, who retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and ended his 123-test career last year, is now active only in the ODI format.

Kohli played 13 ODIs last year, scoring…

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Cambridge confirms leak of AS-level Mathematics paper, postpones upcoming exam as 'precautionary step'

Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday confirmed the leak of an AS-level Mathematics exam paper held on May 12, and announced the postponement of another Mathematics paper scheduled for Friday, May 15.

Amid recent reports of Cambridge exam paper leaks, students who appeared for an AS-level Mathematics paper on Tuesday made fresh claims that the paper they received was identical to…

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PM Shehbaz to undertake official three-day China visit: DPM Dar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-day visit to China, starting May 23, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday.

DPM Dar made the announcement while addressing the launch ceremony of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Centre in Islamabad.

He said that the premier would undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 26. Dar added that…

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Cambridge AS-level Mathematics paper allegedly leaked, students claim

KARACHI: Amid recent reports of Cambridge exam paper leaks, students who appeared for an AS-level Mathematics paper on Tuesday made fresh claims that the paper they received was identical to a solved paper they had come across on social media just a day earlier.

Cambridge International Education (CIE), part of Cambridge University Press and Assessment, offers internationally recognised exams to…

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Debian 12 (Bookworm) approaching end of life

Debian 12 (Bookworm) is currently scheduled to reach end-of-life (EOL) on 2026-06-10 (approximately one month from the date of this announcement). Please upgrade all of your Debian templates and standalones by that date. For more information, see Upgrading to avoid EOL.

There are two ways to upgrade a template to a new Debian release:

  • Recommended: Install a fresh template to replace the…
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Sharjeel Memon says BRT Red Line 'very tough' project, asserts no delay from Sindh govt

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday acknowledged that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line had proven to be a “very tough” project for the provincial government, but asserted that there had been no delay on its end.

Speaking to reporters in Karachi, Memon said the Sindh government had to make some difficult decisions on the BRT Red Line after “all other options were…

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Eric Trump Openly Brags About His Federal Corruption on Live TV

The Trump family is not ashamed to bilk taxpayers in order to line their pockets.

Eric Trump appeared on Fox Business Thursday morning, openly celebrating a $24 million defense contract his company won—through business with his father’s administration.

The 42-year-old financier appeared on _Mornings with Maria_ to promote Foundation Industries, a technology company building futuristic warfare…

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Satellite backhaul service Globalstar has a new, rich owner amid challenging market conditions

Globalstar, a mobile satellite services (MSS) operator in which Apple has a 20% stake, on Tuesday announced a merger agreement with Amazon, which, pending regulatory approval, could soon bring direct to device services (D2D) services to Leo, the latter’s low Earth orbit satellite network.

The deal, worth an estimated $11.6 billion, is an indication that the so-called new space race, designed to…

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Apple devices’ satellite link is under new ownership

Globalstar, a mobile satellite services (MSS) operator in which Apple has a 20% stake, on Tuesday announced a merger agreement with Amazon, which, pending regulatory approval, could soon bring direct to device services (D2D) services to Leo, the latter’s low Earth orbit satellite network.

The deal, worth an estimated $11.6 billion, is an indication that the so-called new space race, designed to…

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Trump Brags About Ships Crossing Hormuz Strait as Blockade Begins

Donald Trump bragged Monday about the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after imposing a military blockade at Iranian ports.

“34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began,” Trump wrote in a brief post on Truth Social.

It seems the president is trying to suggest that his announcement of a…

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Trump Fumes as Iran Ceasefire Somehow Already on Brink of Collapse

Donald Trump is not happy as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is on the verge of collapsing.

On Truth Social Wednesday afternoon, Trump expressed frustration that “Numerous Agreements, Lists, and Letters are being sent out by people that have absolutely nothing to do with the U.S.A. / Iran Negotiation, in many cases, they are total Fraudsters, Charlatans, and WORSE.”

“There is only one…

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Bilawal calls on Fazl at his residence, two leaders discuss political matters

ISLAMABAD: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, along with other leaders from his party, called on Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Wednesday, with statements by both parties saying that political matters were discussed during the meeting.

Bilawal was accompanied by PPP leaders Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Nayyar Bukhari and Chaudhry Yasin…

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House GOP Summons Epstein Prison Guard to Testify

A prison guard on duty during Jeffrey Epstein’s death has been asked to testify to the House Oversight Committee.

Tova Noel is scheduled to appear for a transcribed interview on March 26, as part of the panel’s ongoing investigation into the alleged sex trafficker.

Noel and Michael Thomas were the two federal prison guards on duty at the Metropolitan Correctional Facility in New York when…

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Fedora 42 approaching end of life

Fedora 42 is currently scheduled to reach end of life (EOL) on 2026-05-13 (two months from the date of this announcement). Please upgrade all of your Fedora templates and standalones by that date. For more information, see Upgrading to avoid EOL.

There are two ways to upgrade a template to a new Fedora release:

  • Recommended: Install a new template to replace an existing one. This option…
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PSL 11: Peshawar, Faisalabad set to host matches for the first time

LAHORE: Cricket fever is heading to a few new cities! The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially revealed the schedule for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and for the first time ever, matches will be played in both Peshawar and Faisalabad.

According to the PCB, the action-packed tournament will feature 44 matches played across six venues from March 26 to May 3.…

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Defense Contractors Stand to Profit Off the Iran War

In recent years, top defense contractors — backed by trillions in taxpayer dollars — have prioritized enriching shareholders over expanding production. As war spending surges, America’s biggest weapons manufacturers could funnel even more to investors.


On the Monday following strikes on Iran, Pentagon suppliers saw immediate returns, including reports that Lockheed Martin experienced…

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Trump Launches Fresh Attack at Supreme Court Over Tariff Ruling

president donald trump is having a totally teenagerish temper tantrum because the supreme court blocked his illegal tariffs.

In a tirade on Truth Social Monday morning, Trump declared that he’d no longer capitalize the Supreme Court’s name “based on a complete lack of respect.”

“Our incompetent supreme court did a great job for the wrong people, and for that they should be ashamed of themselves…

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5G mobile devices to hit Pakistani market soon

ISLAMABAD: With the 5G spectrum auction scheduled for March 10, the Ministry of Industries has also initiated the move to roll out advanced compatible phone devices at the same time that telecom operators are ready.

Due to the spectrum auction across several bands, the 4G coverage area in the country will expand, increasing the service area, but this will also push demand for smartphones.

The…

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