Author: Sajjad Ali

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to seek a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly, accusing him of losing majority support. Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Governor Kundi criticized the provincial government for failing to appoint Vice-Chancellors at universities, noting that the court had ruled against the government’s authority on this matter. Kundi called on the provincial government to expedite these appointments to safeguard the future of students, highlighting that 26 universities in the province are currently without Vice-Chancellors. He expressed concern over the potential sale of university…

ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in connection with allegations of possessing weapons and alcohol. The session court denied Gandapur’s request for exemption from court appearance on medical grounds and instructed the SHO of Bara Kahu police station to arrest and present him in court by tomorrow. The case, which dates back to October 30, 2016, involves allegations that Gandapur took part in an illegal gathering and violated orders issued by the District Magistrate. The court is seeking clarification on Gandapur’s presence at…

ISLAMABAD:  The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted bail to former MNA and leader of he Pakhtuns Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Ali Wazir. The bail petition was presided by Justices Babar Sattar and Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, who approved the bail application. The court has ordered Ali Wazir’s release on bail against a surety bond of 25,000 rupees. Ali Wazir, who is currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, faced charges of terrorism. His bail application was previously rejected by the Anti-Terrorism Court, prompting him to seek relief from the Islamabad High Court.

WASHINGTON:  Tom Suozzi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress, succeeding Sheila Jackson, who recently passed away. In an interview with international media, Suozzi expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States and conveyed his enthusiasm for leading the Pakistan Caucus. Suozzi announced plans to visit Pakistan in November and expressed his support with the slogan “Pakistan Zindabad.” Pakistan’s new Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, held a phone conversation with Suozzi to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Sheikh emphasized the…

LAHORE: The Expo Centre in Lahore, built at a cost of tens of millions of rupees, is facing criticism after the roof of one of its halls began leaking during recent rains. The leakage led to substantial water accumulation inside the hall, causing significant damage to the stalls below. This incident has sparked concerns about the quality of construction and the management of the facility. Vendors who had set up stalls in the affected hall reported heavy losses, as their displays and products were soaked by the rainwater. The damage has not only disrupted ongoing events but also left stall…

ISLAMABAD: Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, cautioned on Tuesday that Washington would not recommend any country, including Pakistan, of “considering business deals” with Iran, warning of “ramifications” such as sanctions. This statement comes in the context of the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project, known as the Peace Pipeline, which has been in development for over two decades but has faced numerous delays and funding challenges. The pipeline is designed to transport natural gas from Iran to Pakistan. In March, Pakistan announced its intention to seek a US sanctions waiver for the pipeline, to which the US responded…

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has adjourned the contempt case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and Fawad Chaudhry until September 19. Naeem Haider Panjuta, representing Imran Khan, appeared before the ECP and requested the postponement of the hearing. He also informed the commission that Fawad Chaudhry had similarly requested a delay until September 19, but Sindh member Nisar Durani considered Fawad’s case to be separate. Shoaib Shaheen argued that Imran Khan’s case was distinct from Fawad Chaudhry’s. Naeem Panjuta added that they were unable to appear due to their involvement in other legal matters. The Advocate…

Journalist Nisar Lehri, a member of the Mastung Press Club’s governing body, was tragically killed in a shooting by unidentified assailants in the Kali Gilland area. The Balochistan Police confirmed that Nisar Ahmad Lehri, who held an official position at the Mastung Press Club, was targeted in the attack. The local journalists’ community is now calling for the immediate arrest of those responsible for his murder. In a related incident in 2023, at least 60 people lost their lives, and over 70 others were severely injured in a suicide blast during the main procession of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi in Mastung, Balochistan.…

Joe Root has made English cricket history by setting a new national record for the most Test centuries. Root achieved this landmark by scoring his 34th Test century during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, surpassing the previous record held by former England captain Alastair Cook. Root reached his historic century during England’s second innings on the third day of the match, with a cut shot off Lahiru Kumara for his 10th boundary. His innings of 103 runs contributed significantly to England’s total of 251, setting Sri Lanka a challenging target of 483 runs to win and level…

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has successfully rescued 200 tourists stranded in Kumrat Valley, Dir Upper district, following floods and road blockages caused by heavy rains. The Tourism and Culture Authority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) confirmed on Saturday that the tourists, who were trapped in areas such as Dojangla, Kala Chesma, and Abshar, have been safely evacuated and taken to the Grand Palace hotel. They will be transported to Kalam shortly. The authority’s spokesperson reported that the rescued tourists are receiving food and other essential services, with full support from the police and district administration for the rescue operation. Earlier,…