A bomb explosion occurred outside the residence of Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Ameer Maulana Wahid Gul in Bajaur on Sunday, causing partial damage to his house and vehicle. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported. According to police officials, the blast damaged the outer portion of Maulana Wahid Gul’s home and his parked car. The explosion spread fear and panic in the surrounding area, after which police contingents rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. Initial investigations suggest that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the attack. District Police Officer Waqas Rafiq confirmed that further investigations are underway…
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Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face additional financial pressure, as a proposal to increase power tariffs by Rs0.48 per unit for one month has been submitted to the power regulator. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a request with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) under the monthly fuel price adjustment mechanism. NEPRA is scheduled to hold a hearing on the petition on January 29. According to the application, 8.487 billion units of electricity were generated in December, while 8.208 billion units were supplied to distribution companies (DISCOs). CPPA stated that the average cost of electricity per…
Peshawar: In view of worsening law and order conditions in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government has decided to provide bulletproof vehicles to field officers to ensure their safety while performing official duties. According to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Administration Department, the decision was taken after repeated security threats and attacks targeting field officers across the province. In the first phase, bulletproof vehicles will be provided to 150 Assistant Commissioners and Additional Assistant Commissioners. The department clarified that instead of purchasing new vehicles, the existing official vehicles currently in use by officers will be converted into bulletproof units. Officials said that the cost of…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that there is solid and credible evidence of a nexus between the Afghan Taliban and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), warning that terrorism is once again re-emerging as a serious threat to the country. Addressing members of the National Peace Message Committee in Islamabad, the prime minister said Pakistan had successfully crushed terrorism in the past and would do so again with full force. “Just like in 2018, we will completely defeat terrorism. Terrorists will not be allowed to operate on our soil,” he said, adding that those responsible would be pursued…
The federal government has announced a major overseas employment plan, setting a target to send 800,000 Pakistanis abroad for jobs in 2026, marking a significant increase compared to around 740,000 workers who secured foreign employment last year. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain during a meeting with a delegation of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI). The minister said that global demand for Pakistani workers is steadily rising, particularly in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as well as other international markets. He noted that Pakistan’s workforce is…
New Delhi (January 16, 2026): An Air India aircraft bound for New York narrowly avoided a major accident after its engine sucked in a cargo container during taxiing at Delhi airport, causing damage to the aircraft. According to international media reports, the incident occurred amid dense fog conditions when an Airbus A350 aircraft was moving on the runway after landing. During taxiing, one of the plane’s engines ingested a ground cargo container, resulting in damage to the right engine. The affected flight, AI101, was operating from Delhi to New York. However, due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace, the aircraft…
Senior actor Javed Sheikh has strongly reacted to remarks made by actress Bushra Ansari, expressing displeasure over what he termed as inappropriate humor regarding personal matters. Recently, Javed Sheikh, Bushra Ansari, Rubina Ashraf, Behroze Sabzwari, and other actors attended a public event. During the gathering, Bushra Ansari jokingly referred to Javed Sheikh’s divorce, saying that she once visited his home where he did not even offer her food because, as she laughed, “he no longer had a home.” She further remarked, in a light-hearted tone, that Javed Sheikh’s home was built and later broken in front of her eyes, adding…
Rain and snowfall are expected in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan over the next two to four days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said that areas including Malakand, Dir, Malam Jabba, Swat, Kalam, Battagram, Kohistan, and adjoining regions of Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to receive rain, while upper and mountainous areas may experience snowfall. The PMD has advised citizens and tourists to take precautionary measures, especially those traveling to hilly and mountainous regions, due to the risk of slippery roads and reduced visibility. The Met Office further stated that a new spell of…
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been formally appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. According to details, the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Pakistan nominated Mahmood Khan Achakzai for the position. The Speaker of the National Assembly has issued an official notification confirming his appointment. Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah stated that the notification for Mahmood Khan Achakzai’s appointment as opposition leader would be issued today. Rana Sanaullah said that PTI’s political activities revolve entirely around its founding chairman. He added that when PTI was in power, it was unwilling to sit with the…
Greenland, often perceived as a vast, quiet land of ice on world maps, is far more than just a frozen island. It’s a focal point in discussions about climate change, global balance, and the future of our planet. This conversation will delve into Greenland’s geography, climate, strategic importance, and its environmental role in shaping global systems. Historically, global power was dictated by military might. Kingdoms and tribes would conquer lands, plunder wealth, and impose their will. This aggressive expansionism led to countless wars, filling history books with tales of conflict and conquest. The First World War, a devastating conflict, prompted…
