An explosion struck Darul Uloom Haqqania in Akora Khattak, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Friday, leaving six people dead, including former National Assembly member Maulana Hamidul Haq, according to police. Emergency teams quickly reached the site, while authorities cordoned off the area for safety and investigation. Initial reports suggest that the explosion was a suicide bombing. The district police officer confirmed this, explaining that the blast targeted Maulana Hamidul Haq, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami. He was among those martyred in the attack, which occurred inside the seminary after the Friday prayers. Pakistan has been grappling with an uptick in militant…
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the PSL 2025 schedule, revealing the much-awaited details of the tournament’s tenth edition. The event will kick off on April 11, with the grand finale set for May 18. Before the tournament begins, an exhibition match will take place in Peshawar on April 8. However, the teams for this match are yet to be confirmed. Matches will be played in four major cities: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Multan, and Lahore. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 games, while Karachi’s National Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each stage five matches. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will…
The Supreme Court has indefinitely postponed the hearing of petitions related to the 9 May incident and alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had filed the petitions, demanding the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the violent events of 9 May. On Friday, a five-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, took up the case. Justice Jamal Mandokhel questioned the validity of PTI’s request, asking, “Under what law should a judicial commission be formed?” He also rejected the plea to assign numbers to the petitions. During the proceedings, Justice Mandokhel pointed out a…
British lawmakers have denounced the Taliban’s treatment of women, calling their oppressive policies “horrific” and demanding stronger international action. During a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Anneliese Dodds, the UK Minister for Women and Equalities, condemned the Taliban’s policies, stating that Afghan women and girls face extreme hardships, especially in education and basic rights. Dodds reaffirmed the UK’s support for Afghan girls, emphasizing the importance of education. “We are committed to supporting girls in Afghanistan, especially in their right to education,” she said. She further criticized the Taliban’s treatment of women, calling it “appalling” and demanding that the group revoke its…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Scheme to provide affordable homes for government employees. This initiative, managed by the KP Housing Foundation and Housing Department, aims to help employees secure homeownership. Registration for the scheme is now open through the “Dastak” app. Government employees across the province can apply for the housing scheme online. The registration process started this month and will remain open until March 25th. Officials have urged all eligible employees to complete their applications before the deadline. The online application is available via the Dastak app, which can be downloaded from both the…
Afghanistan delivered a stunning performance to defeat England by eight runs in a high-stakes match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The dramatic encounter at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, saw Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking 177-run innings and Azmatullah Omarzai’s five-wicket haul secure a crucial victory. Batting first in a virtual knockout match, Afghanistan posted a solid 325-7. In response, England fought hard but fell short, getting bowled out for 317 in 49.5 overs. This defeat ended England’s chances of reaching the semi-finals, while Afghanistan stayed in the hunt for a spot in the last four. Joe Root played a valiant knock, scoring…
Pakistan is observing the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, a historic air combat event that demonstrated the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) capabilities. On February 27, 2019, PAF successfully shot down an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet over Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The event was a direct response to India’s violation of Pakistan’s airspace a day earlier. On February 26, 2019, Indian fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from the Muzaffarabad sector. They released a payload in an open area before hastily retreating. The intrusion, known as the Balakot Strikes, was met with an immediate and…
Tensions within the Taliban leadership have deepened as Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, the governor of Balkh, formally requested a military trial for Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Stanekzai. Wafa submitted a complaint to the Taliban Supreme Court, accusing Stanekzai of disrespecting supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and rejecting his directives. The complaint, dated January 20, details seven instances where Wafa claims Stanekzai indirectly opposed Akhundzada’s decrees. The governor insists that, under Islamic law, obedience to the leader is mandatory and that defiance has serious religious consequences. During a religious gathering in Khost province, Stanekzai openly criticized the Taliban’s policies, prompting Wafa to demand…
Pakistan is considering forming a National Crypto Council to oversee the development of its digital asset sector. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced this initiative while leading a high-level meeting on digital assets in Islamabad. The National Crypto Council will act as a dedicated advisory body. It will include key government officials, regulatory authorities, and industry experts. The council’s main goal is to ensure that Pakistan’s digital asset ecosystem grows securely, following international standards. Aurangzeb highlighted the government’s commitment to adopting blockchain technology and modernizing the financial sector. He stressed the importance of balancing innovation with strict oversight to prevent financial…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly opposed the proposed salary increase for parliamentarians. However, Senate Secretary Hasnain Haider revealed that no PTI senator has officially rejected the pay hike in writing. Speaking to the media, Haider clarified that the Senate Secretariat has not received any formal notification from PTI lawmakers refusing the additional salary. He also stated that the increased salaries have not yet been processed. The bill authorizing the salary and allowance increment is still awaiting presidential approval. Despite PTI’s public criticism of the salary hike, no senator from the party has taken concrete action to reject it. The…
