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By Special Correspondent KARACHI: The Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashood Ahmed Khan, said Pakistan had played a significant role in preventing a potential Third World War and that the recent successful Islamabad talks would contribute to peace and stability in the region. Rana Mashood was speaking as the chief guest at a business breakfast organised by the Pakistan-SADC Chamber at Karachi Gymkhana on Saturday. He said that approximately 30 per cent of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had been completed, while the remaining work was expected to be finished within the next three years. He noted…

Insiders suggest a tentative power-sharing arrangement in which the chief minister’s office is expected to go to the PPP By our correspondent GILGIT: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) emerged as the single largest political force in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, according to unofficial and preliminary results that indicated a fragmented mandate with no party securing an outright majority. Early counts showed the PPP had secured 10 of the 24 contested seats, winning constituencies including GBA-1, GBA-4, GBA-5, GBA-7, GBA-9, GBA-10, GBA-11, GBA-12, GBA-17 and GBA-19. The result positioned the party at the head of the electoral field, though still short…

By Our Correspondent KARACHI: Russian Language Day and Pushkin Day were celebrated with enthusiasm at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Karachi under the leadership of the Director of the Russian House, Nikita Kosiakov, officials said. The event brought together librarians, educationists, academics and representatives from various educational institutions across the city. It highlighted the literary heritage of the Russian language and the enduring legacy of poet Alexander Pushkin. Chief guests at the ceremony included Syed Shakhwt Ali, President of Abilympics Pakistan, and Syed Musharraf Ali Shah. In their remarks, they emphasised the importance of cultural dialogue, educational…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Serious allegations of financial irregularities have emerged in the Karachi Bus Rapid Transit Yellow Line project, with officials estimating that discrepancies worth more than six billion rupees may be involved, prompting the Chief Secretary of Sindh to order a formal inquiry. According to sources, the alleged corruption surfaced during an internal review of the project’s financial records. The findings raised concerns over procurement processes, advance payments and overall financial management within one of the city’s major public transport schemes. Officials said several senior officers linked to the project had been summoned as part of the investigation.…

Detained militant confession alleges cross border training, Afghan based funding networks and internal breakdown within TTP operational structure revealed during interrogation By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: A detained militant identified as Umar Din, also known by the alias Jazba, made a series of claims in a confessional statement recorded after his arrest by Pakistani security forces, officials said on Saturday, according to officials involved in the case. In the statement, Umar Din said he had joined Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan following a personal dispute and conflict with his father. He described his recruitment as emerging from family disagreements before outlining what he claimed…

By our correspondent KARACHI: A simple yet dignified farewell ceremony was held at the head office of the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) to honour recently retired employees in recognition of their services, on the special directions of Commissioner SESSI Hadi Bakhsh Khoso. The event was attended by a large number of senior officials and staff members, including Vice Commissioner SESSI Sikandar Baloch, Dr Saadat Memon, Director Reforms and Education Amberin Kamil, Director Contribution and Benefits Wasim Jamal, Director Audit Muhammad Tahir, Director GP Fund Muhammad Fahim, Director Procurement Dr Akram Sheikh, Director Medical Administration Dr Tanveer Khanzada, Director…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD:: Pakistan’s inflation rate rose further in May 2026, reaching its highest level in nearly two years and adding to pressure on households already struggling with rising living costs. According to the monthly report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, annual inflation climbed to 11.66 per cent in May, marking the highest level since June 2024. The increase reflects a continued upward trend in consumer prices across both urban and rural areas. The report showed that inflation increased by 0.52 per cent on a month-on-month basis compared with April. Annual inflation had stood at 10.89 per…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Empower Sports Academy, Pakistan’s leading non-profit dedicated to empowering girls through sport, announced today at the Governor House the 3rd National Empower Girls Tournament 2026, held in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The tournament will feature competition across four disciplines: volleyball, badminton, taekwondo, and athletics, including the 100m, 200m, 400m, javelin throw and discus events. The event was well attended by leading media houses, corporate partners, sports professionals, federations, educators and stakeholders from across the country. Journalist, social activist and PR practitioner Shanaz Ramzi opened the event, saying that now in its third…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Empower Sports Academy, Pakistan’s leading non-profit dedicated to empowering girls through sport, announced today at the Governor House the 3rd National Empower Girls Tournament 2026, held in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The tournament will feature competition across four disciplines: volleyball, badminton, taekwondo, and athletics, including the 100m, 200m, 400m, javelin throw and discus events. The event was well attended by leading media houses, corporate partners, sports professionals, federations, educators and stakeholders from across the country. Journalist, social activist and PR practitioner Shanaz Ramzi opened the event, saying that now in its third…

By our correspondent KARACHI: : Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that the martyrs of the Sindh Police are a matter of pride for the nation, praising their sacrifices and professional service. Speaking at the passing-out parade of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) at the National Police Academy, he said the institution plays a key role in training and developing professional police officers. He congratulated the newly trained officers on completing their course. Murad Ali Shah said the officers had undergone rigorous professional training and now carry the responsibility of serving the public effectively while strengthening trust in…