Residents of Lakki Marwat and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly criticised Chief Minister Suhail Afridi and the provincial government’s performance. Tired of repeated sit-ins and protest politics, people say they have lost patience with the PTI leadership. The Suhail Afridi criticism comes as citizens describe the toll that the ongoing protests are taking on daily life across the province. Gandi Chowk Protest Called a Failure Residents of Lakki Marwat and nearby areas said the PTI protest at Gandi Chowk failed completely. They blamed the weak performance of the provincial government and a lack of public interest in the…
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Twenty-one years have passed since the devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005, yet the grief it left behind has not faded. For Kashmiris who lost loved ones in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, the memory of that day remains as painful as ever. Families across Azad Kashmir still remember the disaster and the people they lost. Pak Army Rescue Operations After the Earthquake When the quake struck, soldiers of the Pakistan Army reached the affected areas and worked day and night on rescue and rehabilitation. Residents say the troops carried on without regard for their own safety, pulling people out from…
The Pakistan Army has completed another major construction project in Gilgit-Baltistan, finishing a 66-kilometre road track that links Astore with Skardu. The difficult mountain route runs from Shaqma in Astore to Manthoo in Skardu, and the army built it in a short period of time. The new Astore Skardu road is expected to make travel between the two districts far easier. Shorter Journey Between Astore and Skardu Until now, the trip between Astore and Skardu took a long time. With the new road track in place, the journey has been reduced to just a few hours. Eight Villages Reconnected to…
Gulf investors are showing strong interest in Pakistan Investment Bonds, even as uncertainty hangs over the wider region. In the first 25 days of September alone, they put $129.8 million into the bonds. The figures point to Pakistan emerging as a higher-yielding alternative market for investors in the Gulf. The United Arab Emirates accounted for the bulk of the inflows, investing $110 million in Pakistan Investment Bonds during the period. Bahrain added $10 million. Returns on fixed-rate Pakistan Investment Bonds stood at roughly 12.4 to 12.5 percent in September. That level of yield has helped make the bonds attractive to…
A ceremony was held in the federal capital to mark the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan Independence Day, underlining the lasting friendship and cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal attended as chief guest. Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda, hosted the event and welcomed the guests. Among those present were Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism, and Senator Talah Mahmood. Kaiwan Hamid Raja, CEO of Khyber Digital and Executive Director of Khyber Network, also attended. Diplomats, government officials and members of civil society joined the gathering, a turnout…
Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has accused the Taliban of fighting a silent war against Iran. It cautioned that Tehran’s current approach to the group could damage the country’s long-term interests, putting fresh scrutiny on Iran Taliban relations. The criticism appeared in an editorial published on Wednesday, 7 October, in which the paper sharply condemned Tehran’s policy toward the Taliban. Editorial Challenges Tehran’s Stance on the Taliban The editorial noted that since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, some Iranian politicians and officials had tried to justify the group’s rule. Some had even praised it for ending the 20-year…
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have struck a staff-level agreement on the latest reviews of the country’s economic programme. If the Fund’s Executive Board signs off, Pakistan could receive about $1.21 billion in new financing, the lender said in an official statement. The deal covers the fourth review of Pakistan’s 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of its 28-month Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The IMF announced the outcome on Wednesday. What Pakistan Stands to Receive Once the Board approves, Pakistan will be able to draw roughly $1 billion under the EFF and $210…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on 7 October 2026. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the meeting in an official statement. What Guterres and Asim Munir Discussed The two leaders covered matters of mutual interest, the current regional security situation and the role of the United Nations in supporting international peace and security. They also traded views on regional stability, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism originating from…
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a sharp attack on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, accusing it of staying disengaged from the province’s security crisis. In a statement posted on X, the minister said the provincial leadership is focused on a political march while militants strike the people of KP. According to the minister, terrorists killed five innocent people in Dera Ismail Khan on October 6. Two of the victims were customs officials. Asif said that in the aftermath, the provincial cabinet, including the Chief Minister, remained absorbed in what he called a failed long march. He…
Around 190 rooms in Peshawar University hostels are being occupied illegally, according to reports. The rooms are held by leaders of several student organizations, and many of them are no longer students at the university, Khyber News reported. Among the groups named is the Insaf Students Federation (ISF), which is backed by the PTI provincial government. Occupants Reportedly Not Paying Rent Sources say the student leaders living in these rooms are not paying any rent for them. The claim comes from unnamed sources and has not been independently confirmed. Room Shortage Hits Newly Admitted Students The occupation has created a…
