Imran Khan nominates Sohail Afridi as new KP Chief Minister, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur in a major political move within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The PTI founder and former prime minister made the announcement after weeks of speculation regarding changes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s leadership. Sohail Afridi, a young and dynamic PTI leader from Bara tehsil in Khyber district, currently serves as the provincial minister for higher education. Known for his deep ideological commitment, Afridi has been associated with PTI since his student days and is considered one of the party’s most grassroots-oriented politicians. Afridi completed his early education at Muslim…
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that ECP to hold local government elections in Punjab under the 2022 law, ending years of delay in the country’s largest province. The electoral authority ruled that the long-overdue local body polls will finally take place in the last week of December 2025, with the delimitation process beginning immediately and expected to be completed within two months. Headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, the ECP bench stated that the elections will be conducted strictly according to the 2022 legislation, ensuring transparency and constitutional compliance. Other members of the bench…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the government’s negotiation committee in Islamabad, commending it for the successful conclusion of talks in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and for setting what he called a “model of dialogue and understanding.” The meeting was attended by Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Rana Sanaullah, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Ahad Khan Cheema, and Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan. The prime minister lauded the committee’s efforts in resolving all issues in AJK through mutual consensus, stressing that the concerns of the Kashmiri people would be addressed in full.…
In a significant defense development, US weapons manufacturer Raytheon has added Pakistan to the list of countries authorized to purchase its Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) following an amendment to an existing Pentagon contract. According to a September 30 press release from the US Department of Defense, a $41.6 million firm-fixed-price modification has been approved under a previously awarded contract to produce C-8 and D-3 variants of the AMRAAM missile. With the inclusion of Pakistan, the total value of the contract now stands at $2.5 billion, up from $2.47 billion. The work will be carried out at Raytheon’s Tucson, Arizona…
The Government of Japan has announced a grant of $113,335 (approximately PKR 32 million) under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) program to support two Pakistani NGOs working on local development initiatives. According to a press release issued by the Japanese Embassy in Islamabad, the grant agreements were signed between Ambassador of Japan, Okamatsu Shuichi, and representatives of the two NGOs during a ceremony held at the embassy. Under the agreement, the NGO ACTED will receive a grant of $61,200 to rehabilitate a solar-powered water supply system in Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project includes the construction…
At least four passengers were injured on Tuesday after four carriages of the Jaffar Express derailed near Sultan Kot in Shikarpur, following an explosion on the railway track. According to security officials, the Jaffar Express was en route from Peshawar to Quetta when the blast struck. Several passengers sustained injuries as the train jolted violently, causing panic among those on board. A spokesperson for Pakistan Railways confirmed that rescue and emergency teams had been dispatched to the site. The explosion temporarily disrupted train operations in the area, while security personnel cordoned off the track to conduct an investigation. Police officials…
President Asif Ali Zardari has directed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to mediate between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), following rising tensions between the two allies, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. According to the sources, Naqvi is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, where he will urge the premier to take steps to ease tensions and prevent the alliance from fracturing further. The ongoing rift deepened earlier this week when PPP leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf walked out of the National Assembly session, announcing that his party would boycott…
Famous YouTuber and vlogger Rajab Butt is once again making headlines on social media. Known for his controversial statements, disputes, and ongoing legal cases, Rajab Butt has now become the center of attention due to rumors about his personal life. Currently residing in the United Kingdom, where several cases against him are still under trial, Rajab Butt recently appeared on a podcast that went viral for its bold questions about his private affairs — particularly his alleged relationship with TikToker Fatima Khan. It is worth mentioning that a few months ago, Fatima Khan had claimed that she was in a…
With just days left before the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier between Pakistan and Afghanistan, uncertainty looms large as the Afghan football team has not yet received visas to enter Pakistan. The crucial qualifier is scheduled to take place in Islamabad on October 9, but visa delays have thrown the match preparations into doubt. According to sources, only three players and ten officials of the Afghan team have so far been issued Pakistani visas through the Embassy in Kabul. However, several Afghan players currently based abroad are still waiting for their travel documents. Officials revealed that the delay stems from Afghanistan’s…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominations for the Women’s Player of the Month for September, featuring Pakistan’s Sidra Ameen, India’s Smriti Mandhana, and South Africa’s Tazmin Brits. According to ICC details, Sidra Ameen earned her spot through her exceptional performances in the Pakistan–South Africa ODI series, where her consistent batting helped Pakistan remain competitive throughout. Similarly, Tazmin Brits impressed with her all-round performance in the same series. Smriti Mandhana, on the other hand, was named Player of the Series in India’s home ODI series against Australia, further strengthening her credentials as one of the top batters in…
