ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared an emergency and imposed governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, acting on advice from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The move was justified by the province’s deteriorating security situation. The President’s Secretariat said in a press release that Zardari approved and signed the summary under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution of Pakistan, following the prime minister’s advice. What Led to the Decision According to the statement, the step followed recommendations from the federal cabinet, the prime minister’s formal advice and law-and-order reports submitted by relevant security institutions. It also pointed to the…
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Islamabad: The Pakistan Creative Economy, Culture & Trade Council has announced the appointment of Kaiwan Hamid Raja as its Senior Chief Advisor for Media, Creative Industries & Digital Innovation. The Pakistan Creative Economy Council described the development as a significant step in its push to build a stronger creative sector in the country. Kaiwan Hamid Raja is a well-known name in Pakistan’s media landscape. He serves as Executive Director of Khyber Network and CEO of Khyber Digital. He is also a member of the Committee of Complaints (CoC) at PEMRA and holds a VFM credential in Media Sciences. The Council…
Pakistani technology companies have taken home awards in 11 categories at the Digital and AI Awards 2026, held in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The Pakistan technology awards come from a regional competition that brought together participants from 26 countries across Asia and Oceania. The event was organised by the Asia Oceania Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO), a regional body for the computing industry. Where Pakistani Tech Companies Stood Out Pakistan’s winning entries came from a wide spread of sectors. The recognised work covered cybersecurity, health, education, agriculture and financial services. The results drew praise at home, with many Pakistanis welcoming…
Authorities in several countries are tightening action against Afghan nationals accused of illegal activity and of disturbing public order. The Afghan nationals crackdown has picked up pace, with host countries pointing to criminal networks and serious offences as a threat to their internal peace. The details come from Afghan media outlet Tolo News, which has tracked the measures taken in Turkey, France and across Europe. Turkey Arrests Over 29,700 in Nine Months According to Tolo News, Turkish authorities have detained more than 29,700 Afghan nationals living in the country illegally over a nine-month period. The figure shows how actively Turkey…
Work on 45 development schemes in Jaffarabad district has been finished under the Balochistan Special Development Initiative (BSDI), with a combined cost of more than Rs760 million. The Jaffarabad development projects fall under Phase I and Phase II of the programme, and they are part of a wider push to speed up development work across the province. What the Jaffarabad Development Projects Cover The completed schemes focus on everyday needs. They include projects in education, health care, clean drinking water and road construction, along with other basic facilities for local residents. Together, the works address several of the most pressing…
Police in the Indian capital detained scores of demonstrators on Saturday as thousands of security personnel patrolled the city. Travel and telecom services were suspended in a lockdown meant to stop a youth-led rally demanding the resignation of the country’s chief election official. The “Cockroach” youth movement called the Delhi youth protest to press for the exit of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Critics say a revision of the voter lists favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Scores Detained Across Central Delhi Television footage showed police in New Delhi’s central business district running after a few dozen…
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, chasing down a target of 183. Captain Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 89, and Maaz Sadaqat’s half-century gave the chase the platform it needed. The result gives the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I: How the Chase Unfolded Pakistan started quickly. Farhan and Fakhar Zaman put on 54 runs in the first five overs, and Fakhar fell for 21 off 13 balls to Eshan Malinga. Sadaqat then joined his captain, and the pair added 92 runs for…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned a high-level meeting today to review the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A KP emergency decision is likely to come out of the session, according to sources. The meeting will take place at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, with Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. Who Will Attend the Security Meeting Senior federal ministers and top officials of the Interior Ministry are expected to attend, sources said. Interior Ministry officials will give the participants a detailed briefing on the current state of law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The briefing is expected to…
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police killed three militants of the banned TTP’s Bhittani group in a gunfight in Tank district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CTD Tank operation took place in Garra Faqira, off Jandola Road, within the limits of the SMA police station. What Led to the CTD Tank Operation The CTD had received verified information that militants were gathering in Garra Faqira to carry out a major attack. After confirming the tip, the department sent out well-armed personnel together with district police. As the teams reached the location, the militants opened fire on them with intent to…
The alleged indifference of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders towards the martyrdom of police personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has triggered sharp criticism, with questions being raised about the party leadership’s priorities as its political activities continue. The martyrdom of Station House Officer (SHO) Daud Khan and his gunman, Farhad, in Karak has intensified demands for political leaders to demonstrate solidarity with the families of those who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty. While police personnel continue to face deadly security threats, critics argue that the PTI leadership should show greater sensitivity towards the suffering of the province’s people instead…
