The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken the lead by winning six out of eleven Senate seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These are unofficial and unconfirmed results from the provincial assembly election. All 145 members of the KP Assembly exercised their right to vote. Polling has ended, and counting is in progress. Early results show PTI candidates dominating on general, technocrat, and women’s categories. Among the victorious PTI members, Murad Saeed secured a general seat with 26 votes. Faisal Javed followed with 22 votes, and Noorul Haq Qadri clinched another general seat with 21 votes. On the women’s quota, Rubina Naz of…
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The National Telecom Corporation (NTC) has unveiled a detailed plan to strengthen cybersecurity for federal and provincial governments. The initiative also covers vital state institutions facing rising online threats. According to an official report, NTC is committed to providing secure, modern, and reliable IT services to all government departments. The strategy focuses on shielding critical communication systems from cyber risks and enhancing national digital safety. Key measures include the installation of advanced border controllers and firewalls. These upgrades aim to reinforce network defenses across Pakistan. The NTC plan also highlights the creation of a strong framework for active threat management.…
The United Arab Emirates has begun a large-scale Afghan deportation, sending home nationals who were temporarily housed during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Emirati officials confirmed that the repatriation process started on July 10. They also officially notified Washington about the decision. These Afghans were transferred to the UAE at the U.S. government’s request after the Taliban regained control of Kabul in 2021. Iran has also recently sent thousands of Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan. Officials believe that countries sheltering Afghan refugees now see them as potential security risks. Pakistan, too, faces a similar challenge, and experts say it…
QUETTA: At least six people lost their lives, and many others were injured during intense tribal clashes in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah, the deputy commissioner confirmed on Monday. The violent confrontation created fear in the area, forcing markets to shut down. As soon as the administration received the alert, Levies forces rushed to the spot. They sealed off the conflict zone and shifted both the injured and the deceased to nearby hospitals. Officials expressed concern over the use of heavy weapons by both rival groups. The deputy commissioner stated that Frontier Corps (FC) units were called in to control the unrest.…
MALAKAND: Security forces have killed at least nine Indian-backed militants and captured eight others in a large-scale terrorist operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted between July 16 and 20 following confirmed reports of the presence of “Fitna al Khwarij” fighters. The operation brought together the Pakistan Army, police, Levies, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the Malakand district administration. Officials said security teams cordoned off the hideout and engaged the extremists in intense gunfire. Nine militants were neutralised, and eight were taken into custody. Two strongholds used…
QUETTA/KARACHI: The police have confirmed that 13 people, including the main suspect, have been arrested in connection with a brutal honour killing in Balochistan. The shocking video of the murder of a man and a woman has gone viral online. Authorities say the investigation is underway, and more arrests are expected soon. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced on X that the victims had been identified. He stated that the tragic incident occurred just days before Eid ul Adha. “A case has been registered under terrorism charges. The law will take its full course against this heinous act,” he assured. Social…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has achieved global recognition as its JF-17C Block III fighter jet won the prestigious “Spirit of the Meet” trophy at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025 in the United Kingdom. PAF’s C-130 aircraft also secured first place at the event, earning the coveted Concours d’Elegance Trophy. These awards honor exceptional flight performance, technical mastery, and outstanding presentation in one of the world’s most renowned aviation competitions. The JF-17C Block III undertook an extraordinary journey from Pakistan to the UK through continuous air-to-air refueling, a feat that highlights the unmatched skill and operational excellence of…
Pakistan’s information technology sector posted record-breaking results in fiscal year 2024-25, with Pakistan IT exports reaching $4.6 billion. This marked a 26.4% increase from the previous year. Despite the surge, industry stakeholders continued to highlight inadequate government support for the sector. The total earnings included $3.8 billion from IT-enabled services and $779 million generated by freelancers and remote workers. Freelancing revenues alone grew by 90%, reflecting the rapid rise of Pakistan’s digital workforce. According to the Ministry of IT and Telecom, the remarkable growth came from action in five focus areas. These included positioning Pakistan globally, investing in talent and…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Kashmiri people as they continue their struggle for freedom. He said that a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue, in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, remains the only way to ensure the rights of the Kashmiris and lasting peace in the region. In his message marking Kashmir Accession Day, the prime minister stated that Pakistan will keep extending moral, diplomatic, and political support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that this day is celebrated every year on July 19 to commemorate the…
US President Donald Trump revealed that up to five jets were destroyed during the recent Pakistan-India hostilities. He made these remarks while addressing a group of Republican lawmakers at a White House dinner on Friday. Trump described the events as highly intense. “In fact, planes were being shot out of the air. Five, five, four or five, but I think five jets were shot down actually,” he said. He did not provide further details or clarify the context of the clashes. The Pakistan-India hostilities erupted after a deadly militant strike in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in April.…
