Rawalakot Violence: Video emerges of attack on police, desecration of Martyr’s Body
- 08-Jun-2026
RAWALAKOT: A disturbing video has surfaced from Rawalakot showing violence by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) against police personnel and the desecration of a martyred officer’s body during clashes on June 7, ARY News reported. According to reports, armed individuals linked to JAAC fired on police personnel during the unrest. The video circulating […]
PPP likely to back budget as govt talks reach broad understanding: sources
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Sources said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was likely to support the federal budget after indications emerged that the deadlock between the government and the party was nearing an end, sources told ARY News. A meeting between the government and PPP leadership was held at the Presidency, during which PPP’s concerns over the budget […]
GB Elections 2026: Official results continue to pour in
- 08-Jun-2026
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Official results for 17 of 24 constituencies in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) elections have been received by ARY News, indicating a closely contested race among major parties and independents. According to results, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured 7 seats, independent candidates 5, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) 4, while the Majlis […]
Anmol Pinky case: Investigation found incomplete, evidence gaps highlighted
- 08-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Prosecutors have identified serious shortcomings in the police investigation of the murder case registered against alleged cocaine dealer Anmol alias “Pinky”, according to the scrutiny of the interim challan conducted by Deputy District Public Prosecutor Aref Sitaai, ARY News reported. The prosecution noted that the FIR was registered with an unexplained delay of nearly […]
PM Office seeks report on compliance of austerity measures
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has summoned report over implementation on the government’s austerity drive, sources said on Monday. According to sources, a report has been summoned from all ministries and the institutions with regard to the results of the austerity campaign launched by the government. The ministries and departments have been directed to submit […]
Momina Iqbal, Saqib Chadhar’s case takes another new turn
- 08-Jun-2026
CHINIOT: Momina Iqbal and Sadiq Chadhar’s case took a new turn as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker filed a formal complaint against the actor’s sister, Ramsha Iqbal. In a complaint filed at Bhawana Police Station in Chiniot, Chadhar alleged breach of trust and misappropriation of funds by Ramsha Iqbal. According to the application submitted to […]
Shehbaz Sharif Bilawal Bhutto meeting today to discuss AJK situation
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss today to discuss the one-point agenda of the political situation in Azad Kashmir, sources said. The meeting has been expected at 5:00 PM today at the Prime Minister House, according to sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto will […]
PPP 'seeks' 50% hike in salaries, pensions in budget 2026-27
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has put forward two major demands ahead of the federal budget 2026-27, including a substantial increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, ARY News reported, citing sources. Sources said the PPP has proposed a 50 per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, arguing that a […]
Iran says US ‘directly responsible’ for ceasefire breaches
- 08-Jun-2026
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said the US holds direct responsibility for the current ceasefire violations, and Israel’s actions cannot be separated from Washington’s policies. The statement came amid a sharp deterioration in regional security following renewed exchanges of military strikes involving Iran and Israel, as well as recent U.S. military actions […]
Gold prices drop in Pakistan — June 8, 2026
- 08-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Gold prices registered a significant decline in Pakistan on Monday, June 8, 2026, in line with a downward trend in the international bullion market, amid rising oil prices following renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel. According to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold […]