Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s fight against terrorism persists, with the province’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan announcing Thursday that 88 terrorists have been eliminated in various anti-terror operations since the start of 2024. In discussions with the media, IG Khan highlighted that numerous high-profile targets were among those slain in diverse operations, leading to the capture of several militants. Emphasizing the enhanced law and order situation in Dera Ismail Khan and the merged districts of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), the KP police chief affirmed the commitment to pursue militants through intelligence-based operations (IBOs). Acknowledging the sacrifices…
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Students of Army Public School in Peshawar showed their appreciation for the brave members of the Pakistan Army by extending heartfelt Eid greetings. Through their thoughtful gestures, these young minds conveyed admiration and gratitude for the sacrifices made by the defenders of their nation. In a touching display of support, the children sent Eid cards embellished with messages of high morale, unwavering spirit, and solidarity to express their love for the Pakistan Army. Their gestures served as a poignant reminder of the unity and resilience of the entire nation in protecting their cherished homeland. By sending these heartfelt messages, the…
Iran’s intention to launch an attack on Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours has been highlighted in a recent report by the Wall Street Journal. The report suggests that Israel is bracing itself for a direct assault, either in the north or south of the country. According to sources cited in the Wall Street Journal report, the Iranian regime is deliberating on attack plans, though no final decision has been reached. The anticipated attack is purportedly a response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, resulting in casualties among members of the Islamic…
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Saidal Nasir Khan were elected as the Senate chairman and deputy chairman without opposition amidst protests from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). No other candidates put forth nominations for these significant Senate positions. President Asif Ali Zardari convened the session for its inaugural meeting today for the swearing-in of the newly-elected members and the election of the Senate chairman and deputy chairman. As the session commenced, with Senator Ishaq Dar presiding, PTI members initiated protests, demanding the house’s adjournment until senators from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were elected. Senator…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation to an Iftar at Al-Safa Palace here. After the Iftar dinner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a one-on-one meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. During the meeting, Shehbaz conveyed his prayers and best wishes for the health of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the Saudi authorities. Both leaders appreciated the strong and longstanding relationship between their countries and vowed to strengthen bilateral ties further. Earlier, Shehbaz Sharif, along with Punjab…
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday, resulting in the death of a senior commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, as reported by a Lebanese security source to Reuters. Reporters from Reuters present at the scene in the Mezzeh district of the Syrian capital witnessed smoke rising from the rubble of a flattened building, with emergency vehicles stationed outside. An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment on the incident, stating, “We do not comment on reports in the foreign media.” Syria’s official news agency SANA confirmed that the Israeli attack targeted…
ISLAMABAD: The ruling alliance, comprising PML-N, PPP, MQM-P, and several smaller parties, is on course to clinch a two-thirds majority in the upper house of Parliament as voting kicks off for 30 vacant seats. Polling commenced at 9 am and will continue until 4 pm at the National Assembly, Punjab Assembly, and Sindh Assembly. Meanwhile, all 11 candidates in Balochistan have been elected unopposed. However, Senate polls in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly faced a stand-off between the provincial government and opposition over the oath-taking of MPAs-elect on reserved seats, delaying the process. Originally, the elections were set to fill 48…
Minutes after the Supreme Court initiated suo motu proceedings on the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) judges’ letter, former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has stepped down from leading the one-man commission tasked with probing allegations of intelligence interference in judicial matters. In his recusal, Justice (retd) Jillani highlighted that the letter from the judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the chief justice would make it “violative of judicial propriety” for him to head the investigation. He argued that such matters might fall under the jurisdiction of either the Supreme Judicial Council or the Supreme Court of…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) took a significant step on Monday by suspending the sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq announced that the appeal against their punishment would be scheduled for hearing after Eid holidays. Earlier, Accountability court’s Judge Muhammad Bashir had sentenced Khan and Bushra to 14 years in prison with rigorous punishment in the Toshakhana reference back in January. Additionally, the judge had imposed a 10-year disqualification on the former prime minister while levying a fine of Rs1.57 billion, divided equally between…
PESHAWAR: On the eve of the Senate elections, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati filed a review plea in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday regarding the court’s directive to administer the oath to lawmakers elected on reserved seats. The writ petition, submitted by Speaker Swati through Advocate Ali Azim Afridi, emphasizes that no requisition was received regarding the summoning of the assembly session. According to the plea, “The elected person has to be administered oath before the provincial assembly within the meaning of Article 65 of the Constitution, which is only possible when an assembly session…
