Security forces have killed 19 TTP terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 9 and 10, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. According to ISPR, the first action took place in the Guluno area of Mohmand District. Acting on precise intelligence about the presence of TTP militants, the troops launched a targeted raid. The hideout was engaged effectively, leading to an intense exchange of fire. As a result, 14 terrorists were eliminated on the spot. ISPR described these men as Indian-sponsored Khwarij who had been actively involved in violent attacks across the region. In another operation…
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India started their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a dominant display against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The former champions chased down a modest 58-run target with ease, losing just one wicket and finishing the game with 93 balls still left. Opener Sharma was the star of the chase. He smashed a quick 30 runs from only 16 balls, hitting two boundaries and three towering sixes. Alongside him, Shubman Gill added 20 runs from nine balls and stayed unbeaten. Their opening partnership of 48 runs set the tone for the win. Skipper Suryakumar…
An Ali Amin Gandapur arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday by a District and Sessions Court in Islamabad in connection with the liquor and arms recovery case. The court directed law enforcement to present the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister before the bench on September 17. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti passed the order after neither Gandapur nor his legal team appeared for the scheduled hearing. The court categorically instructed authorities to arrest him and ensure his appearance at the next date. Shortly after the order, Gandapur’s lawyer, Raja Zahoor-ul-Hassan, reached the courtroom. He requested the suspension of the arrest warrant…
The Suryakumar Yadav handshake with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has exposed the narrow-minded reaction in India. The greeting, which took place during the Asia Cup trophy unveiling, has been turned into a controversy by Indian media and social platforms. The captain’s simple gesture of courtesy went viral, yet many Indian users condemned it instead of treating it as a normal exchange. Critics claimed that Suryakumar’s decision to greet Pakistan’s Interior Minister was inappropriate, ignoring the fact that sports diplomacy often transcends political divides. Comments on social media reflected this rigid approach. One user went as far as…
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has wrapped up a week-long polio vaccination campaign that ran from September 1 to 7. The drive successfully reached more than 19.7 million children under the age of five across 81 high-risk districts of Pakistan. According to official figures, Punjab recorded over 4.04 million vaccinations, while Sindh led with approximately 8.72 million children receiving the drops. In Balochistan, more than 2.22 million children were covered, and another 4.025 million were immunised in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The campaign also extended to smaller regions. In Islamabad, 0.478 million children received the vaccine. Gilgit-Baltistan reported 0.112 million immunisations,…
Armed soldiers surrounded Nepal’s parliament on Wednesday as Nepal protests plunged the capital into chaos. Kathmandu’s streets lay empty under an indefinite curfew, imposed after two days of violent anti-graft demonstrations forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to step down. The turmoil, described as the worst in decades, began when the government announced a social media ban last week. The order was later withdrawn, but not before violence erupted. On Monday, police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds, leaving 19 people dead. By Tuesday, furious demonstrators set fire to parliament. Flames tore through the main hall while…
The situation of floods in Punjab turned more alarming on Wednesday after India released additional water into the Sutlej River. Authorities in Lahore said high flood warnings were issued at two critical points — Harike and Ferozepur — where the Sutlej is swelling fast. Following the Indian announcement, the Ministry of Water Resources sent an emergency alert to all departments concerned. Meanwhile, the Chenab River wreaked havoc in South Punjab. A protective embankment collapsed near Jalalpur Pirwala, unleashing powerful waves of water. Hundreds of houses were damaged, and thousands of acres of crops were destroyed in the process. Villages like…
The federal government has announced a major flood relief package to ease the burden on households and farmers affected by recent floods. Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain confirmed that electricity bills for victims will be reduced, while farmers will receive direct support to recover their losses. According to the minister, the government plans to remove multiple charges from electricity bills in flood-hit areas. These include the general sales tax, FC surcharge, and fixed charges. Proposals also cover the waiver of fuel price adjustment, income tax, surplus taxes, additional taxes, and retailer sales tax. The flood relief package further ensures that…
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has once again raised his voice for the creation of a Hazara province. Speaking in an interview with a Private TV on Tuesday, he said that establishing new administrative units is now a pressing necessity. The minister argued that a separate Hazara province would ensure better governance and deliver solutions to the challenges faced by local communities. He stressed that dividing large provinces into smaller units would bring government closer to the people and make administration more effective. Sardar Yousuf also reminded that the demand for a Hazara province was part of…
Pakistan pharmaceutical exports are on the rise, drawing global attention as the sector gains strength with government support. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has played a vital role in boosting confidence and encouraging international investment. Global consumer health leader Haleon has announced a $12 million investment in Pakistan. The funds will expand local production facilities, especially for Panadol, to meet the growing demand in the domestic market. This investment reflects the rising importance of Pakistan in the global pharmaceutical supply chain. In the current financial year, Pakistan pharmaceutical exports touched $457 million. The progress is linked directly to the…
