The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former communications minister Asad Mahmood over alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post recruitment during his tenure in 2022 and 2023. NAB has directed Mahmood, son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, to appear before its investigation team on November 10 at 11am to answer questions about the appointments. According to the NAB notice, the Establishment Division had approved recruitment against 3,938 vacancies in the Pakistan Post Office. However, officials allegedly recruited 4,252 people, exceeding the approved number. The bureau has also raised questions over appointments against 2,646 abolished vacancies, reportedly in violation…
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The winter gas supply schedule has been announced for domestic consumers as Pakistan faces increasing pressure on its gas supply system due to rising demand and declining LNG availability. Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have introduced fixed gas supply timings for households during the winter season. Under the schedule, domestic consumers will receive gas during three daily periods: 6:30am to 9am, 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 9pm. SSGC said the decision follows federal government instructions and aims to ensure gas availability during household cooking hours. The company added that domestic consumers would…
Police killed a suspected suicide bomber and another alleged terrorist during an operation in Gandi Chowk, Lakki Marwat, while a third suspect escaped after an exchange of fire. According to police sources, officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle when its occupants opened fire. Police responded, killing two suspects. Another injured suspect managed to flee, and a search operation is underway to locate him. Police also recovered weapons and other suspicious items from the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the suspects’ possible plans and are working to establish the identities of those killed.
Security forces killed 17 terrorists in Balochistan during two intelligence-based operations in Kachhi and Kharan districts, while a soldier embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the operations on November 1 after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants linked to what the military described as Indian-sponsored terrorist groups. In Kachhi district, security forces launched an operation in the Sanni area after reports that militants were attempting to establish a roadblock. Troops foiled the attempt and killed 10 terrorists during an exchange of…
Democrats have won majorities in both the US Senate and House of Representatives in the US midterm elections 2026, securing sweeping victories across the country and dealing a major political setback to President Donald Trump. The Democratic wave extended into traditionally Republican strongholds, including South Carolina, Texas and Iowa, where the party secured victories that many had considered unlikely. Voters’ frustration with Trump’s handling of the economy and his decision to launch a war against Iran in February played a major role in the election outcome. Rising fuel prices and the growing cost of living emerged as key concerns, with…
Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence and aerospace capabilities. The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Tuesday that the missile features an advanced terminal guidance system and can engage aerial targets at longer ranges. The successful test is expected to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and improve its ability to respond to aerial threats. According to the ISPR, the development reflects the growing technical expertise, innovation and self-reliance of Pakistan’s defence industry. Senior military officers…
The United States has carried out military strikes on Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island, according to US officials, marking the latest development in a series of largely undisclosed military operations against Tehran. The strikes took place on the night of November 2, just hours before the US midterm elections. The operation comes as President Donald Trump publicly rules out the possibility of a new war with Iran while signalling progress on diplomatic efforts. However, US officials say the White House continues to consider both military and diplomatic options against Tehran. This highlights a growing contrast between the president’s public statements and…
Two police personnel were martyred and another was injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on officers deployed to protect an anti-polio vaccination campaign in Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. According to police, the attack took place in the Dag Tamanzai area. The officers were heading to perform security duties for the ongoing polio vaccination campaign when armed men targeted them. Police have launched a search operation in the area to arrest those responsible for the attack. Polio vaccination teams and the police personnel assigned to protect them have repeatedly come under attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Such…
Life in Gwadar is running as usual, even as a wave of posts on social media suggests otherwise. Reports from the port city say traffic is flowing, shops are open and the law and order situation is stable. The Gwadar situation today stands in sharp contrast to the picture painted online by the group referred to as Fitna al-Hindustan. Social Media Campaign Targets Gwadar According to the reports, Fitna al-Hindustan has been circulating baseless claims on social media that daily life in Gwadar has been disrupted. The posts were designed to create the impression of unrest in the city. Those…
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar has died in Rawalpindi. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the news on Monday. The Waheed Kakar death has drawn condolences from the military leadership and the country’s top civilian officials. ISPR Confirms the Passing of General (Retd) Abdul Waheed Kakar In its statement, the military’s media wing said Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who serves as both Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, joined all ranks of the Pakistan Army in expressing deep sorrow. The ISPR did not give further details about the circumstances…
