The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, chaired the 268th Corps Commanders Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday. Top military leaders gathered to discuss the country’s internal and regional security in depth. The session began with prayers for the brave martyrs of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and innocent civilians. Their ultimate sacrifice for peace and stability was remembered with deep respect. The forum paid rich tribute to their courage and commitment in defending Pakistan. Participants received a detailed security briefing. It covered the evolving regional threats, internal challenges, and Pakistan’s strategic response. The…
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PESHAWAR: A recent TTP press release written in English has sparked outrage across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. People have condemned the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for targeting the country’s Islamic military and undermining Pakistan’s global position as the only Islamic nuclear power. The controversial statement, allegedly linked to financial backing from Israel and India, drew sharp criticism. Locals declared that the real aim of the TTP press release is not to resist oppression in Palestine or fight injustice by Zionist or Hindu powers. Instead, the group is openly working against Pakistan’s armed forces. Citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa believe that those behind the TTP press…
PESHAWAR: Normal operations at public offices in Peshawar remained disrupted even after the Eid holidays officially ended. The issue of poor office attendance continued on the first working day following the long break. While government offices were scheduled to reopen, most remained inactive. Several buildings were locked entirely. Those that did open had only a few employees present. Many of them spent time exchanging Eid greetings instead of performing any official tasks. Public offices in the city had been shut for five consecutive days. The closure combined two weekend holidays with three days off for Eid. Despite the extended break,…
PESHAWAR: Serious tensions have surfaced within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The party’s Internal Accountability Committee (IAC) has launched a formal investigation into Taimur Saleem Jhagra. He is the former finance and health minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The committee accuses him of financial mismanagement, corruption, and poor governance. According to the committee’s report, Jhagra is suspected of several irregular practices. These include flawed recruitment, reckless policy decisions, and mismanagement of funds. The report, as shared by The News, claims these actions caused heavy losses to the provincial exchequer. Jhagra has rejected all allegations. He dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated and lacking…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for the public. On Thursday, he declared a cut in electricity prices of up to Rs7.69 per unit. This reduction applies to both households and industries. He also promised more relief soon, as the government works on reforms in the power sector. During a ceremony, the Prime Minister shared the details of this relief package. He said the electricity prices for domestic users had dropped by Rs7.15 per unit. For the industrial sector, the price per unit came down by Rs7.69. “In June 2024, the industrial tariff stood at Rs58.5 per…
In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the government has taken a decisive step. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) upgraded nine of its checkposts to full-fledged police stations. This development took place in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. According to a notification from the Ministry of Interior, seven new FIA police stations have been set up in Balochistan. Two others were established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The purpose is clear — to stop the growing network of human smugglers and restore law and order in these sensitive areas. In KP’s tribal Kurram Agency, the Gavi and Inzarkai checkposts were…
A director of Norway’s Nobel Institute has strongly criticized a Norwegian political party for allegedly exploiting the Nobel Peace Prize nomination process for political benefit. The controversy erupted after the Norwegian Centre Party announced plans to nominate Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan for the prestigious award. According to Norwegian media, Centre Party leader Geir Lippestad revealed his intentions in a January livestream. He suggested that nominating Khan would be Norway’s most valuable contribution and urged support from the Pakistani-Norwegian community to help him secure a seat in the Storting, Norway’s parliament. Nobel Institute’s Reaction Norwegian newspaper NRK reported that…
The Balochistan government and police have defended their response to the recent Balochistan protests, asserting that public safety remains a top priority. Officials stated that discussions with the Balochistan National Party (BNP) are ongoing to address concerns. During a press conference at the CCPO office, government spokesperson Shahid Rind and DIG Quetta Aitzaz Goraya highlighted the need to balance the right to protest with maintaining law and order. Rind explained that the unrest began on March 11, following an attack on the Jafar Express, which triggered a 24-hour clearance operation. The next day, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) attempted to…
Pakistan has decided to delay the Afghan deportation deadline due to Eidul Fitr holidays. A government official confirmed on Tuesday that the extension was granted as the country observes the end of Ramazan. Last month, Islamabad had announced that Afghans with specific documents must leave by the end of March. Authorities have now extended the deadline until early next week. The decision was made to accommodate the holiday period. However, the official, who spoke anonymously, did not specify a new exact date. The move affects thousands of Afghans holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). These documents, issued by Pakistan, are held…
As legal and political challenges mount, PTI founder Imran Khan has agreed to initiate PTI-Establishment talks. Sources reveal that he has entrusted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and his adviser Barrister Saif with the responsibility. According to insiders, both Gandapur and Saif convinced Khan to consider discussions. Following their persuasion, he granted them the task on Wednesday. The negotiations will remain confidential until progress is achieved. A follow-up meeting between Khan and Gandapur is also expected in the coming days to advance the dialogue. On Wednesday, Gandapur visited Imran Khan at Adiala Jail after nearly six weeks. The…
