Five independent MPAs-elect join PTI Five independent MPAs-elect join PTI
PESHAWAR: Five independent MPAs-elect Thursday joined Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the PTI strength in provincial assembly to 43. Those who submitted their applications in the Election Commission Khyber Pakhtunkhwa about their decision to join PTI include Samiullah Alizai from KP-65, Mushtaq Ghani from KP-44 Abbottabad, Qalandar Lodhi from KP- 46 Abbottabad, Farid Khan from PK-42 Hangu and Shah Mohammad..
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First session of KP Assembly on May 29 First session of KP Assembly on May 29
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor has summoned the first session of the provincial assembly for May 29, which would elect its new speaker. The election commission of Pakistan has issued notification of the 99 elected members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.  Speaker Kiramatullah Chagharmati would chair the session and administered oath to the MPAs-elect. The new speaker and deputy speaker would be elected on May 30.   ..
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TTP welcomes Nawaz peace talks offerTTP welcomes Nawaz peace talks offer
DI KHAN: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Thursday welcomed Nawaz Sharif’s call for peace talks. However, the banned militants group continued its activities. TTP spokespersons Ehsanullah Ehsan told media on phone from undisclosed location that the offer for peace talks made by Prime Minister-elect Nawaz Sharif was a positive sign and that the militant organisation was devising a strategy in this regard. The TTP spokesman also..
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PTI ready to support Centre for peace talks with Taliban: Yousafzai PTI ready to support Centre for peace talks with Taliban: Yousafzai
PESHAWAR: The provincial general secretary of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf and MPA-elect from Peshawar Shaukat Yousafzai has said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government would extend complete support to the federal government for talks with the Taliban. He was talking to newsmen at Peshawar Press, Shaukat Yousafzai said that the PTI government would be corruption free and no one would be allowed to indulge in corrupt practices.  He..
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Ex-ANP minister arrested from courtroom Ex-ANP minister arrested from courtroom
 CHARSADDA: Former law minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Arshad Abdullah along with his 18 aides was arrested from courtroom after his interim bail extension plea was rejected. The former KP minister had been charged in five different cases including intervention in official work, in which he had been granted bail till today (Wednesday). On Wednesday, he appeared before the court to get extension in the interim bail, however, the court..
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PPPP wins another KP seat after re-polling PPPP wins another KP seat after re-polling
BANNU: Pakistan People Party Parliamentarian candidate for PK-71 Fakhar-e-Azam Wazir and PTI backed candidate for PK-72 Shah Mohammad Khan were elected during re-polling at four polling stations of PK-71, three polling stations of PK-72 Bannu. Voters in sufficient numbers came to elect their representatives for the parliament. The polling stations reported a voter turnout of 25%. The re-polling in these constituencies started at 8:00am..
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Five hurts in Peshawar explosion Five hurts in Peshawar explosion
 PESHAWAR: At least five people were injured in a generator blast in the area of main Saddar Bazaar, Peshawar on Monday. According to police, the explosion occurred at Falak shopping plaza adjacent tp Bilour Plaza  in the Saddar bazaar of Peshawar. As a result of explosion, five people were wounded while the building was also partially damaged. Rescue and police teams reached the site and kicked off rescue efforts. The injured..
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Imran nominates Asad Qaiser as KP Speaker Imran nominates Asad Qaiser as KP Speaker
 PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has nominated Asad Qaiser, president of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter, for the post of speaker in the provincial assembly on Saturday night. The decision was taken in a party meeting held at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital in Lahore, where Khan is currently being treated for injuries he sustained during electioneering. PTI’s chief minister-elect Pervez Khattak and..
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PTI govt to hold talks with Taliban: Pervaiz KhattakPTI govt to hold talks with Taliban: Pervaiz Khattak
 PESHAWAR:  Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa senior leader and nominee for the slot of chief minister, Pervez Khattak, said on Friday that the coming provincial government was ready to hold talks with the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. We have no enmity with the Taliban, said the PTI central Secretary General. He said the Taliban were also Pakistanis and that they request the militant..
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15 killed in twin explosions outside mosques in Malakand 15 killed in twin explosions outside mosques in Malakand
PESHAWAR: At least 15 people were killed while 50 others injured in two separate bombs explosions near two separate mosques following Friday prayers in Malakand Division’s Bazdara area.  Reports quoted Deputy Commissioner Malakand Amjad Ali as saying that 15 persons were killed while 50 others were injured in the twin blasts, adding that the number of casualties was expected to increase. Emergency and rescue teams reached..
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5 troops killed in Matani incursion 5 troops killed in Matani incursion
  PESHAWAR: At least five security personnel were killed when their convoy coming was attacked with rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) in Matani area late on Thursday night.  According to Khyber News correspondent, a security forces convoy was coming from Kohat, when it came under attack with RPGs in Matani area. Five security persons died on the spot, while four others including two civilians were severely hurt in the incident.  The..
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Ali Haider’s kidnap: Gang leader arrested from Charsadda Ali Haider’s kidnap: Gang leader arrested from Charsadda
CHARSADDA: The head of a criminal gang, which allegedly abducted, Ali Haider Gilani son for former premier Yousaf Raza Gilani, was apprehended by the police while he was intent on escaping to Afghanistan here on Friday.  According to reports, police launched a second search operation in Charsadda for the recovery of Ali Haider Gilani, which resulted in the arrest of the ring leader, Wazir, while entering into Mardan from Charsadda..
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