Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has called a provincial apex committee meeting on Monday to review the security situation across the province. The KP apex committee meeting comes a day after the federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in the province. Governor Kundi will chair the session. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is also expected to attend, along with senior military officials. Sources said key decisions are likely on 12 sensitive districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The committee is expected to discuss deploying the army in these districts, along with other related security measures. No official details of the…
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A soldier was martyred and 12 Fitna al-Khawarij and Afghan Taliban personnel were killed after an attempted Kurram infiltration from Afghanistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, a group of khwarij was seen moving toward the international border from the Afghan side on October 10. Security forces engaged the group, the ISPR said in a statement issued on October 11. How the Kurram Infiltration Attempt Unfolded The ISPR said troops were on high alert but still came under fire from Afghan Taliban posts. It said those posts opened fire to back the…
The federal government’s decision to impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has drawn a sharp reaction from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Within hours of the Sunday announcement, the party claimed that Sohail Afridi, the now-dysfunctional chief minister, had been arrested while leading its protest march toward Islamabad. State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry said some individuals had been detained in view of the law and order situation. He did not confirm whether Mr Afridi was among them. What the Government Has Said Speaking to a TV channel, Mr Chaudhry made clear that the action would not be indiscriminate. “The people…
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…
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…
