The second phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was held on Sunday (August 2), amid a deadly crackdown on civilians and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s party, PML-N, facing allegations of rigging from coalition partner PPP. The elections were earlier scheduled for July 27, but in an unusual move, were split into three phases in…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Pakistan’s PEMRA suspended Geo News’ licence for 15 days. Channel accused of airing content hurting religious sentiments. Regulator launched inquiry, referred matter to its Council. Action initiated after complaint from Ibtisham Zahir. Pakistan’s electronic media regulator has suspended the television licence and broadcast of…
India strongly criticised Pakistan over its “continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism” and urged Islamabad to “credibly and irrevocably” stop supporting terrorism in all its forms during a UN Security Council debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centred International System” on Tuesday. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN,…
Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian airlines and aircraft by another month—till the early morning of January 24—according to a new notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan’s aviation authorities. India, too, is expected to reciprocate soon and extend its ban on Pakistani airlines and aircraft for a similar period, which…
