Author: Sajjad Ali

PESHAWAR: A tragic blast targeting a police mobile in Peshawar left two police officers injured. The explosion occurred on Warsak Road, and the injured officers were quickly transported to a local hospital. The bomb disposal squad also arrived at the scene to investigate. This incident follows a similar attack last week on the Marian police station in Bannu, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The attack left the Station House Officer (SHO) and four other officers injured. The assailants fled the scene, prompting a manhunt by local authorities. Just a day prior, a grenade attack was reported at…

WASHINGTON: The US has denied reports on Wednesday claiming that a US delegation secretly traveled to Tehran under the mediation of Oman. The Kuwaiti newspaper Al Jarida had reported that the US provided Iran with a list of ten Mossad agents allegedly operating within the country and suspected of being involved in recent assassinations, including those of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. The alleged visit aimed to reduce tensions following the recent assassinations, which were linked to Israel. The reported exchange was described as a good-faith gesture by the US after Israel’s strikes, which resulted in…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has taken its three more retired officers into custody over violation of military discipline, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. They were taken into custody in connection with the court-martial proceedings against former ISI chief, Lt.General (retired) Faiz Hameed, read the ISPR statement. “Further investigations of certain retired officers and their accomplices for fomenting instability at the behest of and in collusion with vested political interests are continuing,” the ISPR said. Read more: Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed to face trial by court-martial Earlier on August 13, the former ISI chief was taken into military custody,…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal cabinet has ‘okayed’ 5-year privatisation program on Thursday. According to media reports, the five years privatisation program of 24 state owned entities will be completed in three phases. In the first phase, privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, Islamabad Electric Supply Company and Gujranwala Electric Supply company will be privatisaed. Later, LESCO, MEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, HESCO, Utility Stores Corporation, State Life Insurance Corporation and Pakistan re-Insurance Comapny will be privaitsed, the sources said. They further say that after review, more instituions will be added to the privatisation…

LAHORE: Hafiz Farhat Abbas, the parliamentary leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Punjab Assembly, has announced his resignation from the position. In a post on the social media platform X, Abbas explained that his bail in the cases related to the events of May 9 had been rejected. Due to this, he expressed that he could no longer effectively carry out his duties as the parliamentary leader under the current circumstances. Abbas mentioned that he has formally submitted his resignation to the party and has requested PTI Founder Imran Khan to accept his decision to step down from the…

A former deputy superintendent and a jail assistant from Adiala Jail have been detained on charges of providing unauthorized assistance to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan during his imprisonment. Authorities have also initiated an investigation into the involvement of several other jail employees, further expanding the inquiry into alleged misuse of power within the prison. According to sources, former deputy superintendent Zafar and jail assistant Nazim were arrested for allegedly granting unauthorized privileges to the former prime minister during his incarceration. Zafar reportedly resides near Adiala Jail. In addition, an investigation is underway involving six other employees, following information…

The Central Bank of India has seized property belonging to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over the non-repayment of a large loan. Yadav, widely recognized for his extensive work in Indian cinema, had borrowed INR 3 crore from the bank’s Mumbai branch at the Bandra Kurla Complex. The loan was secured against properties owned by his father, Naurang Yadav, in Shahjahanpur. The debt, originally INR 3 crore, grew to INR 11 crore due to accumulated interest and penalties after Yadav failed to make timely payments. On August 8, a team from the Central Bank’s Mumbai branch arrived…

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced a reward of Rs5 million for Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem. Speaking at an event, CM Gandapur emphasized the provincial government’s commitment to promoting sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting the importance of steering the youth towards sports instead of harmful activities like drug use. The chief minister further stated that he will personally fund the prize money for Arshad Nadeem, calling him a source of pride for Pakistan. “We will invite Arshad Nadeem to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to train our youth in the javelin throw,” he added. Previously, Prime Minister…

JAMSHORO: A tragic incident in Jamshoro claimed the lives of a woman and her two children after they consumed poisonous food. According to hospital sources, the two children passed away earlier, followed by their mother, raising the death toll to three. The victims were residents of Sehwan’s Khosa Muhalla in Jamshoro. Three other members of the affected family are currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where their condition is being closely monitored. This heartbreaking event echoes a similar tragedy that occurred earlier in Tandlianwala, Punjab, where four young girls and their mother died after consuming poisoned food.…

Pakistan’s national javelin champion, Yasir Sultan, has expressed deep frustration, revealing that government promises made to him following his victory have yet to be honored. During a press conference in Lahore, Yasir shared his pride in fellow athlete Arshad Nadeem’s international success, saying, “I am proud that Arshad Nadeem has made the country’s name known worldwide. His achievements inspire all of us.” Despite being the reigning national champion and securing a bronze medal at the Asian Athletics Championship in June 2023, Yasir voiced disappointment over the unfulfilled commitments from the government following his success. “The prime minister announced a Rs5…