ISLAMABAD — Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. The U.S. and Pakistan did not immediately confirm receiving the new proposal. There was no word on what details are included in the plan submitted late Thursday, according to […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday accused the BJP, National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of colluding in “match-fixing” during the Rajya Sabha elections. Recalling his experience from the 2015 Rajya Sabha polls, Lone said, “I remember in 2015 I cast my […]
NEW DELHI — Delhi Capitals bowler Lungi Ngidi was rushed to hospital after sustaining a head injury during an Indian Premier League game on Saturday, but the South African is stable and will soon be discharged, organisers said. Chasing a skier offered by Punjab Kings batter Priyank Arya, Ngidi back-pedalled from his mid-off position but […]
ISLAMABAD — A Pakistan high court on Monday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seeking a response from the probe body to a bail application filed by jailed former premier Imran Khan in the Toshakhana II case. Islamabad High Court judge Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb presided over the case. Khan has requested […]
ISLAMABAD — Australia beat Pakistan by two wickets in a nail-biting fixture in the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday. Chasing a modest 204-run target set out by the Green Shirts, the Kangaroos had to fight their way against the Pakistani bowling unit to secure a 1-0 lead in the three-match […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the high voter turnout in the assembly polls reflected the enduring faith of the people in the democratic process, but the aspiration for the return to statehood remains strong. In his maiden address to the first-ever legislative assembly of the Union territory of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Shortly after Waheed Ur Rehman Para introduced a resolution against the abrogation of Article 370, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti praised him for raising the issue in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly. In a post on X, Mehbooba wrote, “Proud of Waheed Para for introducing a resolution in the J&K […]
SRINAGAR — PDP MLA Waheed Para on Monday moved a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly opposing the abrogation of Article 370 and calling for the restoration of special status to the erstwhile state, leading to noisy scenes in the House. The Pulwama MLA moved the resolution immediately after veteran National Conference (NC) leader […]
SRINAGAR — Veteran National Conference leader and seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief Abdul Rahim Rather was on Monday elected the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Rather (80) was elected the speaker with a voice vote after the opposition parties decided against contesting for the post. Protem Speaker […]
JAMMU — Two siblings were killed when their Sports Utility Vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said on Monday. Mukesh Kumar (29) and his younger brother Pawan Kumar (24) met with an accident at Khellani nallah late Sunday night, the officials […]
SRINAGAR — The five-day long session of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly will begin at 10.30 a.m. on Monday with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s address. The ruling National Conference (NC) leaders met under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday to decide the party’s strategy during the Assembly session. A decision was made […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least 12 civilians were injured in a grenade attack at Sunday market in Srinagar on Sunday. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 02:10 pm when militants lobbed a hand grenade on security forces deployment near a crowded Sunday market which missed the target and exploded on the road, resulting […]
LAHORE — Punjab Police have launched a massive crackdown on power theft, resulting in the arrest of 61,540 individuals across the province, including Lahore, ARY News reported. As per details, the police have registered 99,572 cases against power thieves, completed challans for 60,278 cases, and convicted 8,424 accused. In Lahore alone, 32,057 individuals have been […]
