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By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the government will provide evidence to support its claims regarding the Khuzdar incident. Speaking to the media, Khawaja Asif stated that the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is operating as an Indian proxy. He said that India is funding such activities while groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the BLA carry out bloodshed within Pakistan. He reiterated that the government will substantiate its claims with proof regarding the Khuzdar attack. The defence minister added that India has deployed 900,000 troops in occupied Kashmir, and Pakistan is demanding…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, while addressing the National Assembly, strongly condemned the deadly attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, declaring it a new low in what he termed India’s campaign against Pakistan. He asserted that after facing humiliation in conventional warfare, India has now resorted to targeting children through proxy violence. “In Khuzdar today, innocent children were attacked. This is the enemy’s cowardice—having been defeated on the battlefield, they now turn their guns on our young ones,” Tarar said. He praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for delivering what he described as a “historic defeat”…

By our correspondent LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced five special Eid trains to help manage the holiday rush and ensure smoother travel for passengers across the country. The decision was made on the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi confirming the move. According to the schedule released by the railway authorities, the first special Eid train will depart from Karachi to Lahore on 2 June at 1pm. The second train is set to leave Quetta for Peshawar on the morning of 3 June at 10am. On the same day, a third train will depart from…

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri sarcastically dismisses Trump’s claim of intervention, says no permission was granted Trump to meddle and calls his claim mere self-promotion By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has recently sought to clarify India’s stance on the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, insisting it was purely a bilateral affair with no external mediation. Speaking to a parliamentary committee, Misri was explicit in rejecting claims made by former US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly boasted about his role in brokering peace between the two neighbors. India’s Foreign Secretary dismissed Trump’s assertions, describing them as…

Finance Ministry Senator Aurangzeb described ongoing reforms as crucial for boosting institutional efficiency and transforming the business environment By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to institutional restructuring and privatization, underscoring these reforms as central to Pakistan’s economic recovery and growth strategy. Speaking in a virtual meeting with banking representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the finance minister highlighted the progress Pakistan has made in its financial sector and expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral cooperation. The meeting, attended by representatives from banks across Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman, provided a platform…

Nikah registrar barred from officiating marriages under 18, with violators facing jail and fines under new enforcement rules By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move aimed at protecting children’s rights and upholding human dignity, the Senate of Pakistan has passed legislation outlawing child marriage within the Islamabad Capital Territory. The bill, introduced by Senator Sherry Rehman, marks a decisive legislative step in aligning Pakistan’s domestic law with international child protection standards, despite vocal opposition from conservative quarters. Under the new law, any individual under the age of 18 is legally defined as a child, and marriage involving a minor…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has warned that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, facing growing isolation at home, may once again resort to aggressive actions against Pakistan in a bid to save face. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Fazlur Rehman said, “Members of India’s own parliament are mocking the Modi government. He stands alone, without real public support. It wouldn’t be surprising if he attempts something reckless again just to protect his image.” He criticized India’s response to the recent Pahalgam incident, stating that New Delhi quickly blamed Pakistan without conducting…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that following the 26th Constitutional Amendment, a smaller bench is permitted to hear review petitions—even if the original decision was issued by a larger bench. This clarification came during the hearing of review appeals related to the earlier verdict by a 13-member bench on reserved seats, where Justice Aminuddin Khan, head of the current constitutional bench, stated that two judges had declined to sit on the review due to their prior rulings and recused themselves voluntarily. Consequently, an 11-member bench was formed. During the proceedings, Sunni Ittehad Council’s counsel,…

By our correspondent LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars brought Peshawar Zalmi’s Pakistan Super League season to an abrupt end, knocking them out of the tournament in a rain-shortened, high-voltage encounter in Rawalpindi. It was match 29 of the 10th edition of the PSL, and it ended with a flourish for Lahore and heartbreak for Peshawar, who for the first time in league history failed to advance beyond the first round. A thunderstorm delayed the toss, and the match was eventually reduced to 13 overs per side, beginning well past its scheduled start at 9:45pm. Once underway, it delivered a flurry of drama…

By our correspondent AWARAN-KECH, BALOCHISTAN: Security forces in Balochistan have successfully carried out two operations in the Kech and Awaran districts, resulting in the deaths of three terrorists linked to the banned Baloch Liberation Front, a group described by officials as an Indian proxy. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) identified the slain militants as the group’s leader Sabirullah, his associate Amjad, also known as Bucho, and Yunus, another terrorist reportedly sponsored by India. The first operation took place in Turbat, within the Kech district, where security forces killed Sabirullah and Amjad during a carefully planned raid. In a separate action…