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Mirpur heads to polls amid campaign barbs and official warnings as the election machinery in the area moves into its final phase. According to Dawn, the contest has been marked by political messaging, complaints over…
The first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections began across the 13 constituencies of Mirpur division, with polling running from 8am to 5pm on a declared public holiday, amid allegations of rigging.
The United Nations is warning that the Sudanese city of el-Obeid is under severe pressure as drone strikes continue and civilians face mounting humanitarian risks, including water shortages, a worsening cholera outbreak…
The first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir's elections has triggered a bitter public dispute between the ruling coalition's two largest partners, with the Pakistan Peoples Party accusing the AJK Election Commission of…
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Dies Bas-uele After Travelling from Haut-uele, Head Says has moved into focus in health coverage. Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever The…
Yemen’s Houthis have escalated pressure on Red Sea shipping by warning that tankers could be attacked if they use Saudi Arabian ports, a move that adds a new layer of risk to already strained maritime routes in the…
The PPP and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party appeared set to win two Muzaffarabad division constituencies where polling had been postponed due to landslides and bad weather.
Europe’s biggest defence contractor says the risk of attack is growing, adding urgency to Britain’s debate over readiness, resilience and military investment.
Residents across the northeastern United States found themselves squeezed between two very different but equally dangerous weather threats this weekend, as flash flood warnings and lingering wildfire smoke combined to…
MUZAFFARABAD: Elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, initially planned for July 27, will now be conducted in three phases through August 10, according to the AJK Election Commission. Chief Election Commissioner Justice…
Responding to a jibe from PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that whether Kashmir or Kashmore, Mirpur or Mirpurkhas, residents were 'not ready to bargain away' their rights.
Nepal's catastrophic flood has intensified scrutiny of damaged sensors, cross-border data sharing and the minutes available to warn communities downstream.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned that a stolen election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir would start a 'countdown' for the federal government, accusing PML-N of overconfidence after its defeat elsewhere.
A stark new projection from Pakistan's health ministry is putting fresh urgency behind the country's population debate, with officials warning the population could grow by tens of millions within just fifteen years if…
Iran has warned that US-linked energy interests across the Gulf could be vulnerable if attacks on Iranian assets continue, deepening concern over shipping, oil supplies and the fragile security balance around the Strait…
The PML-N grabbed nine out of 13 constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Mirpur division in the recent elections, according to preliminary results issued by the Election Commission.
Farmers are warning that delayed action on wheat could send prices sharply higher, with one industry voice saying bread may become harder for many families to afford.
Pakistan's Minister of State for Health, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, has warned that the country's population could balloon to 400 million by 2040 if current growth trends continue, renewing calls for urgent action on…
Britain’s gas system is moving back to the centre of the policy debate after an official assessment warned that the country could face supply problems in the 2030s unless ministers act more aggressively to protect the…
E-buses announced by PML-N as a 'gift' arrived in Muzaffarabad, as the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission separately warned against violating the code of conduct ahead of ongoing elections.
The PPP in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has asked the election commission to intervene over a prolonged internet shutdown, saying it is hampering campaigning and voter access to information.
UK faces very difficult trade-offs in budget because of Iran, analysts warn The UK government may have less room for manoeuvre in the next autumn budget than previously expected if the Iran war continues to keep oil…
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz formally launched its election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with party supremo Nawaz Sharif addressing supporters in Muzaffarabad as the region heads toward a staggered…