Kashmir Refugees Gain Voting Relief as AJK Amends Election Law

MUZAFFARABAD — In a move that could reshape electoral participation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the regional government has introduced amendments to its election laws, aiming to make voting more accessible for thousands of displaced Kashmiris living across Pakistan, according to Dawn News. The changes, enacted through the AJK Elections (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, were […]

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Pakistan’s Twin Cities Under Lockdown While Tehran and Washington Stay Open

Islamabad–Rawalpindi Closure Sparks Misery for Workers and Students After nearly a week of silence, the roads of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are alive again. Buses are running, markets are reopening, and students are returning to classrooms, according to The Express Tribune. Yet behind this return to normalcy lies a troubling question: was the prolonged lockdown of […]

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Iran Rejects Talks Under Pressure Amid Rising Tensions

Iran’s president has said the country will not negotiate under pressure, warning that threats and coercive actions risk undermining peace efforts in the region, according to Mehr News Agency. In a phone call on Sunday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed recent regional tensions, ongoing Iran-US negotiations, and the fragile ceasefire […]

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Shifting Ground: How the Gulf Crisis Is Reshaping Global Politics

Naeem Khan The ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have sparked widespread debate about global influence, strategy, and the risks of escalation. As the situation grows more complex, analysts and observers are raising questions about the political, economic, and diplomatic consequences of the conflict. Recent developments have highlighted the fragile balance of […]

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