Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Punjab Assembly opposition leader Malik Ahmed Bachhar has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the 9 May case. The verdict was announced by Judge Arshad Javed of the Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court during a jail trial held at Kot Lakhpat Prison. The hearing focused on the 9 May case, which involved inflammatory speeches and acts of arson at Sherpao Bridge. Both defense lawyers and the prosecution presented their final arguments before the court delivered its decision. Alongside Malik Ahmed Bachhar, Member of the National Assembly Ahmed Chatha and all other party workers involved…
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Peshawar, July 22, 2025 — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, made a special visit to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Peshawar today to inquire about the health of District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu, Muhammad Khalid Khan, who was injured during an operation against Fitna Khawarij in Hangu. The incident took place yesterday during an intelligence-based operation in the sensitive areas of Zargari, Shanawari, and surrounding localities of Hangu. Acting on confirmed reports of militant presence, the DPO personally led the operation from the front, displaying remarkable courage and leadership in the fight against terrorists. During the…
Afghan deportations from Iran have reached alarming levels, according to Taliban officials. Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s deputy prime minister for administrative affairs, revealed that between 30,000 and 35,000 Afghan migrants are being forcibly sent back every day. These removals are taking place through the Islam Qala border crossing. Hanafi shared this during a meeting in Kabul with Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. He described the mass expulsions as a serious humanitarian challenge. Hanafi urged the UN refugee agency and other aid organisations to support the long-term resettlement and reintegration of returnees. Taliban representatives reported that…
The latest Senate party position has reshaped the balance of power in Pakistan’s Upper House.Following the recent Senate elections, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading force with 26 members. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) now holds the second-largest presence with 22 seats. One additional seat, previously occupied by Sania Nishtar, is vacant but expected to return to PTI. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) comes in third with 20 senators. The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) maintains four seats, while the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) holds three. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) commands seven members, making it a significant…
A deadly Orakzai terror attack has left seven soldiers of the Orakzai Scouts martyred, officials confirmed on Monday.The assault took place in the Ghanda Mela area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late Sunday night. Terrorists ambushed security vehicles near the Ghanda Mela checkpost, opening heavy fire on the convoy. Four personnel were killed instantly. Three others, critically wounded in the ambush, died during treatment on Monday. The fallen soldiers were identified as Sepoy Rahat Khan, Sepoy Ishrat, Sepoy Sanaullah, and Havaldar Naseeb. All served with the Orakzai Scouts, a paramilitary force dedicated to counterterrorism operations in the region. In immediate retaliation, security…
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to addressing pressing global challenges during his engagements at the United Nations.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Dar met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of his visit to the United States. During the meeting, Dar emphasized strengthening the UN’s role in resolving disputes and advancing sustainable development worldwide. In his talks, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored that peace must be promoted through dialogue and diplomacy. He raised the Kashmir issue, violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, and concerns over state-sponsored terrorism. Dar also called for immediate action…
A high-level business delegation, led by former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi.The meeting focused on Pakistan’s economic outlook and reform agenda, according to reliable sources. The Gohar Ejaz meeting with COAS included top business figures. Among them were APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad, SM Tanvir, and the presidents of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Ejaz briefed the army chief on the current state of the economy. He noted that economic stability was slowly returning and…
The announcement came from Iran’s Foreign Ministry, as reported by The News. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the schedule during a Monday press briefing, stating that the Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan visit holds deep diplomatic importance for both countries. Baqaei described the upcoming trip as a sign of the value Tehran places on ties with Islamabad. He emphasized that Iran and Pakistan share long-standing historical, cultural, and religious connections, along with mutual respect. Relations have strengthened further in recent weeks amid rising tensions in the region. The spokesperson noted that contacts between the two nations have increased after Israeli and US attacks…
Monsoon Floods in Pakistan continue to claim lives as fresh cloudbursts wreak havoc across the country.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Tuesday that the death toll from heavy rains has climbed to 221. Flash floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have battered mountainous areas, causing widespread destruction. In the past 24 hours, rain-related incidents have killed two men and three children. Ten more people were injured. Overall, 592 individuals have been hurt this monsoon season, including 77 men, 40 women, and 104 children. Punjab remains the worst-hit province. It has recorded 135 deaths and 470 injuries due to rain-triggered…
A powerful disaster has struck Babusar Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan. Flash floods and landslides, caused by intense cloudbursts, have claimed at least three lives. Fifteen people are injured. More than 30 tourists are missing. The situation is critical, officials say. The Gilgit-Baltistan government’s spokesperson confirmed two of the deceased. A woman named Mashal Fatima and a man named Fahad Islam, both from Lodhran, lost their lives. The injured have been taken to Regional Hospital Chilas. An emergency has been declared at the facility. Over 15 vehicles, including tourist vans from Sahiwal, were swept away. The deadly Babusar Highway flood destroyed more…
