Pakistan, China sign MoU to cooperate on lithium-ion batteries
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on advanced lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and other clean energy technologies.
PPP unveils candidates for AJK Legislative Assembly elections
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) yesterday announced its list of candidates for the 2026 elections to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly, as the party intensified consultations with senior political leaders to finalize its electoral strategy ahead of the polls.
11 killed as civilian plane crashes in France
Nancy, France – Eleven people were killed when a civilian aircraft crashed near the eastern French city of Nancy on Sunday, local authorities said.
Provincial autonomy ‘must remain free from interference’: PPP
ISLAMABAD – PPP Secretary General Nayyar Bokhari asserted on Sunday that provincial autonomy “must remain free from interference”.
SJC dismisses complaint against IHC judge
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed a complaint filed against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Muhammad Asif, who was accused of using his influence to pressure the families of two young women killed in a traffic accident involving his underage son.
3 Rangers personnel martyred in Karachi attack
KARACHI – At least three Rangers personnel were martyred in a gun and bomb attack on the Sindh Rangers Headquarters in the port city on Saturday, police said.
PMD forecast first monsoon spell to begin on July 1
KARACHI – Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the arrival of the monsoon season in the country from July 1, though Sindh is unlikely to receive monsoon rains before July 5.
Over 1250 candidates submit nomination papers for AJK polls
MUZAFFARABAD – At least 1265 candidates have submitted their nomination papers in total 45 constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) including 12 refugee constituencies for the upcoming general elections to be held on 27 July 2026 for Azad Jammu and Kashmir legislative Assembly.
Pakistan expresses condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed grief and solidarity with Venezuela following powerful earthquakes that caused widespread devastation and loss of life in the country.
