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Imran Khan’s Supporters Rally Across Pakistan as Three Years in Jail Fuel Fresh Political Tensions

August 6, 2026 Editor

Imran Khan Supporters Protest Across Pakistan as PTI Marks Three Years in Jail; Over 100 Detained By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2026 Over 100 PTI Workers Detained During Nationwide Protests; Allegations Over Khan’s Prison Conditions Add to Political Pressure Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s third anniversary in prison triggered fresh political unrest across Pakistan on Tuesday, as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged demonstrations in several major cities demanding his release. Police detained more than 100 PTI activists during the protests, while clashes between demonstrators and security…

Iran and Oman Explore Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

August 5, 2026 Editor

Proposed Maritime Arrangement Could Restore Global Shipping While Preserving Iran’s Strategic Role By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 Iran and Oman Reportedly Discuss Framework to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman are reportedly working on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors, as regional tensions continue to threaten global energy supplies. According to regional officials cited by the Associated Press, the two countries are discussing a framework that would establish separate maritime corridors for vessels entering and leaving…

Security Tightened Across Kashmir to Protect Migrant Workers After Deadly Kulgam Terror Attack

August 3, 2026 Editor

Security Tightened Across Kashmir After Kulgam Terror Attack; Authorities Move to Protect Migrant Workers By: News Desk | 02 Aug 2026 In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack on migrant labourers in Kulgam district, security agencies in Jammu & Kashmir have significantly strengthened protective measures across vulnerable areas of the Valley. The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of thousands of non-local workers employed in construction, brick kilns, agriculture and infrastructure projects. The latest attack, in which two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were shot after reportedly being…

US–Iran Conflict Enters New Phase as Saudi Arabia Joins Military Campaign, Diplomacy Remains Frozen

July 30, 2026 Editor

US–Saudi Operations Against Iran-Backed Militias Expand Across Iraq and Syria as Nuclear Talks Stall By: Javid Amin | 29 July 2026 US–Iran Conflict Enters a More Dangerous Phase The confrontation between the United States and Iran is entering a new and potentially more volatile chapter, with Saudi Arabia emerging as an active military partner alongside Washington in operations targeting Iran-backed militia networks across Iraq and Syria. The latest developments signal a shift from isolated military exchanges to a broader regional confrontation involving multiple countries, competing strategic interests and mounting diplomatic…

PoK Election Violence Deepens Crisis: Over 30 Reportedly Killed as Protesters Allege Missing Bodies and Cover-Up

July 30, 2026 Editor

PoK Election Violence: Over 30 Reportedly Killed, Missing Bodies Allegations Intensify Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Unrest By: Javid Amin | 29 July 2026 PoK Election Violence Deepens Crisis: Over 30 Reportedly Killed as Protesters Allege Missing Bodies and Cover-Up Pakistan-administered Kashmir has entered one of its most turbulent political phases in recent years as election-related violence and anti-government protests continue to spread across the region. Reports from local activists, protest leaders and several media outlets indicate that more than 30 people have been killed during clashes linked to the ongoing legislative assembly…

Mehbooba Mufti Apologises After Protest Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir; PDP Chief Calls Statement a ‘Slip of the Tongue’

July 29, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Apologises Over Kashmir Protest Remarks After Backlash | PDP Chief Faces Political Heat By: Javid Amin | 28 July 2026 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has issued a public apology after facing intense criticism over remarks that appeared to justify the use of force against protesters in Kashmir. The controversy erupted following her speech at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where she condemned police action against protesters in the national capital but drew a comparison with Kashmir, saying that…

Kishtwar Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods: Kwar Hydroelectric Project Hit, Highway Blocked as Rescue Teams Rush In

July 7, 2026 Editor

Kishtwar Cloudburst 2026: Flash Floods Damage Kwar Hydroelectric Project, Highway Blocked in Chenab Valley By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Flash Floods Strike Kishtwar After Powerful Cloudburst A powerful cloudburst has triggered flash floods in Kishtwar district, causing widespread disruption across the Chenab Valley and exposing the vulnerability of infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir’s mountainous terrain. The sudden cloudburst unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris that swept through parts of the district, damaging roads, affecting residential areas and disrupting work at the Kwar Hydroelectric Project, one of the…

J&K Summer Vacation 2026: Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed from July 6 to July 19 Due to Heatwave

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

J&K Announces Summer Vacations for Kashmir Schools from July 6 to 19 Amid Intensifying Heatwave By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 J&K Declares Summer Vacation for Schools Across Kashmir Amid Rising Temperatures As Kashmir experiences one of its hottest summers in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for all schools across the Kashmir Valley from July 6 to July 19, 2026. The decision comes in response to the ongoing heat spell that has pushed daytime temperatures well above seasonal averages, raising concerns over student…

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 920: Thousands Injured as Rescue Teams Race Against Time

June 27, 2026 Editor

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 920 as Rescue Teams Battle Time, Rubble and Aftershocks By: Javid Amin | 26 June 2026 Twin Earthquakes Leave Venezuela Facing One of Its Worst Natural Disasters in More Than a Century Venezuela is confronting one of the deadliest natural disasters in its modern history after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast, leaving at least 920 people dead and 3,360 injured as of June 27. Authorities warn the toll is expected to rise as hundreds remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings and thousands…

Kathua Pilgrim Bus Accident: 23 Injured After Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge Near Bani, Raising Fresh Road Safety Concerns

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Editor

Kathua Pilgrim Bus Plunges Into Gorge, Injuring 23: Fresh Questions Raised Over Road Safety on Hill Routes By: Javid Amin | 24 June 2026 Pilgrimage Journey Turns Into Nightmare in Kathua’s Mountainous Terrain A pilgrimage trip turned tragic in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district when a mini bus carrying devotees skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a gorge near Bani, leaving 23 people injured, several of them critically. The accident has once again drawn attention to the dangers associated with travel on hilly roads in the Union Territory,…