Pakistan, AJK Reject BBC Urdu Report on Road Closures
Pakistan and AJK governments reject BBC Urdu report alleging road closures, calling it inaccurate and based on anonymous sources; officials confirm highways open and normal movement continues.
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AJK Govt Ready for Dialogue, Condemns Violence by Banned Group
AJK government reiterates willingness for dialogue, condemns banned Joint Awami Action Committee for violence despite repeated talk invitations. Finance Minister says protests caused Rs15 billion losses.
Sindh Water Crisis: Infrastructure Bias and Health Emergency
Pakistan's infrastructure spending prioritizes roads over water treatment, causing severe health impacts in Sindh where 50% of rural children are stunted due to contaminated canal water.
Child Killed, Another Injured in Kabirwala Accident
A child died and another was critically injured when a passenger bus hit them near Adda Mastpur in Kabirwala, Khanewal district. The deceased was identified as Ilyas. Police arrested the driver and impounded the bus.
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Motorcyclist Dies in Bahawalpur Road Accident
A motorcyclist died after hitting roadside construction in Kalanch Wala, Bahawalpur. Rescue 1122 confirmed death on scene; body shifted home for funeral.
Hurricane in Sverdlovsk Injures 16, Damages Homes
A hurricane in Russia's Sverdlovsk region injured 16 people, damaged over 60 roofs and 7 vehicles, and left 5,000 homes without power. A state of emergency was declared.
Karachi 8th Muharram Procession Ends Peacefully with Heavy Security
The 8th Muharram mourning procession in Karachi started from Sea View Apartments and concluded at Baqiyat Ullah Imam Bargah with extensive police security and monitoring by SSP South.
Magnitude 6.9 Quake Hits Northern Japan, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan's Iwate region on Thursday; no tsunami warning was issued and no major damage reported immediately.
8th Muharram Procession in Karachi Under Tight Security
The central 8th Muharram procession in Karachi was held under stringent security, with thousands of mourners passing through traditional routes to Hussainia Iranian Imambargah.
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Girls School Destroyed, Bannu Faces Drone and Abduction Attacks
A government girls' primary school in South Waziristan Lower was blown up by terrorists. Bannu district saw drone bombings, a teacher's abduction, and mortar shelling, raising security concerns.
Islamabad Orders Probe into Fire at H-9 Sunday Bazaar
Islamabad's district magistrate formed a three-day inquiry committee to investigate a massive fire at H-9 bazaar, one of the capital's largest markets, with no casualties reported.
Fazlur Rehman Offers Mediation in AJK Crisis
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has offered to mediate between the government and the Joint Public Action Committee to resolve the ongoing crisis in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, urging dialogue and restraint.
Remembering Fauzia Wahab: Champion of Democracy
Fauzia Wahab, the liberal face of Pakistan, died on June 17, 2012, after a gallbladder surgery complication. She was a PPP leader, human rights advocate, and posthumously awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz.
Balochistan Declares Ashura Holidays on 9th and 10th Muharram
Balochistan government declares public holidays on 9th and 10th Muharram for Ashura, closing all provincial offices to facilitate religious observance.
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PPP's Amjad Hussain Elected GB Chief Minister
PPP's Advocate Amjad Hussain elected Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister after a fiercely contested electoral process, with PML-N backing forming a familiar political arrangement.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to Visit China June 24-26
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman will visit China from June 24-26 at Premier Li Qiang's invitation, also attending the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian.
Prosecution Returns Gul Plaza Fire Report Over Gaps
The prosecution has returned the initial investigation report in the Gul Plaza fire case to Karachi Police, citing significant shortcomings and directing investigators to collect additional evidence before resubmitting the challan.
PPP Nominates Amjad Hussain as GB Chief Minister
Pakistan Peoples Party nominates Amjad Hussain as Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister after winning nine seats in the recent general elections, with coalition talks ongoing.
Malaysia Pledges Better Rights for Bangladeshi Workers
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim pledges stronger protections for Bangladeshi migrant workers, citing exploitation and recruitment scams. Around 800,000 Bangladeshis work in Malaysia, facing unpaid wages and debt bondage.
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Francisco Guterres, Ex-East Timor President, Dies at 71
Francisco Guterres, former East Timor president and independence fighter, dies at 71 in Kuala Lumpur. He served from 2017-2022 and was a key figure in the independence movement.
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Swears in Newly Elected Members
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly held its inaugural session on Monday, swearing in newly elected members for a five-year term. The PPP emerged as the largest party with 11 seats, followed by PML-N with six.
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly to Elect Key Leadership Posts
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly meets Monday to elect speaker, deputy speaker, and leader of house after 30 newly elected lawmakers took oath. PPP-led coalition expected to form government.
World Rainforest Day Observed Globally to Highlight Forest Protection
World Rainforest Day is observed annually on June 22 to raise awareness about protecting rainforests, which cover less than 10% of Earth's surface but host over half of all species and regulate climate.
Mourning Processions Start in Rawalpindi on 6th Muharram
The first Zuljanah and Alam procession of Muharram begins today in Rawalpindi, six years after a suicide attack killed 11. Strict security with 350 CCTV cameras is in place.
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Main Suspects Arrested in Qilla Safiullah Sexual Assault Case
Balochistan police arrested the primary suspects in the Qilla Safiullah sexual assault case within 24 hours after the Chief Minister's intervention, as per Special Assistant Shahid Rind.
Karachi Motorcyclist Arrested for Indecent Act
Arslan Ahmed arrested by Joharabad police after viral video shows indecent act near Nagan Chowrangi; suspect confessed and apologized.
Seven Women Injured in Suzuki Ravine Plunge Near Haripur
Seven women, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured when a Suzuki skidded off the road and fell into a ravine near Ghebian village in Haripur. Rescue 1122 provided first aid and shifted them to the Trauma Centre.
GB Assembly Session Set for June 21
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly's first session is set for June 21, 2026, where newly elected members will take oath, marking the start of the new parliamentary term and government formation.
Suicide After Gang Rape and Blackmail in Balochistan
A young man in Qila Saifullah, Balochistan, died by suicide after allegedly being kidnapped, gang raped, and blackmailed by three suspects who filmed the assault and threatened to release the video.
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Seven Killed, Three Injured in Bannu Blast
At least seven people were martyred and three injured when a passenger vehicle hit an IED in Bannu. DPO Yasir Afridi confirmed the attack, likely using remote-controlled explosives targeting civilians.
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