Peshawar: An audit report of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil and Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) for the fiscal year 2023-24 has revealed serious financial and administrative irregularities. According to the report, the provincial company has failed to recover over Rs 3.9 million payable by the federal company, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). The audit further disclosed that KPOGCL did not make required cash call payments to operators in Orakzai and Tirah blocks, resulting in a foreign exchange loss of Rs 902.3 million. The report stated that under the decision of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), each provincial holding company…
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The Multan floods have wreaked havoc in Jalalpur and Alipur tehsils, where the Chenab River swelled to 668,000 cusecs at Head Panjnad, sweeping away entire settlements and forcing millions from their homes. Authorities confirmed that almost 80 percent of Alipur Tehsil now lies underwater. The Multan floods have not only destroyed homes but also wiped out crops spread across hundreds of acres. Local residents report that several villages have vanished, leaving families stranded and struggling to survive. Rescue teams say many victims remain trapped in submerged areas, waiting desperately for evacuation. In Multan city, the situation has shown slight relief.…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visit to Qatar began on Thursday as he left for Doha with a high-level delegation to show Pakistan’s solidarity after Israel carried out airstrikes on residential areas in the Qatari capital. According to the Foreign Office, the prime minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The trip is being described as a strong gesture of friendship and support for Qatar’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. During the Shehbaz Sharif visit to Qatar, the Pakistani leader will hold a meeting with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He is expected to…
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has taken legal action in the Aishwarya Rai AI case, approaching the Delhi High Court after her name, voice, and images were allegedly misused in pornographic and sexually explicit content created with artificial intelligence. According to Indian media, Rai’s lawyer, senior advocate Sandeep Sethi, informed the court that several digital platforms had exploited the actor’s likeness without her approval. He argued that her image and voice were being circulated online to “satisfy sexual desires,” creating deep harm to her dignity. The plea highlighted that morphed and “unreal intimate photographs” of Aishwarya Rai were being shared…
Pakistan is observing the 77th Quaid-e-Azam death anniversary today (Thursday) with great respect and admiration for the Father of the Nation. The day began with special prayers in mosques. Worshippers prayed for the eternal peace of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s soul. They also prayed for Pakistan’s progress, stability, and lasting peace. Jinnah’s vision and tireless struggle brought Muslims of the subcontinent together under the platform of the All-India Muslim League. With his strong will, he guided them to achieve their long-awaited homeland. His timeless principles—unity, faith, and discipline—still serve as a beacon of light for the nation. The death anniversary…
Security forces have killed 19 TTP terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 9 and 10, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. According to ISPR, the first action took place in the Guluno area of Mohmand District. Acting on precise intelligence about the presence of TTP militants, the troops launched a targeted raid. The hideout was engaged effectively, leading to an intense exchange of fire. As a result, 14 terrorists were eliminated on the spot. ISPR described these men as Indian-sponsored Khwarij who had been actively involved in violent attacks across the region. In another operation…
India started their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a dominant display against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The former champions chased down a modest 58-run target with ease, losing just one wicket and finishing the game with 93 balls still left. Opener Sharma was the star of the chase. He smashed a quick 30 runs from only 16 balls, hitting two boundaries and three towering sixes. Alongside him, Shubman Gill added 20 runs from nine balls and stayed unbeaten. Their opening partnership of 48 runs set the tone for the win. Skipper Suryakumar…
An Ali Amin Gandapur arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday by a District and Sessions Court in Islamabad in connection with the liquor and arms recovery case. The court directed law enforcement to present the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister before the bench on September 17. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti passed the order after neither Gandapur nor his legal team appeared for the scheduled hearing. The court categorically instructed authorities to arrest him and ensure his appearance at the next date. Shortly after the order, Gandapur’s lawyer, Raja Zahoor-ul-Hassan, reached the courtroom. He requested the suspension of the arrest warrant…
The Suryakumar Yadav handshake with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has exposed the narrow-minded reaction in India. The greeting, which took place during the Asia Cup trophy unveiling, has been turned into a controversy by Indian media and social platforms. The captain’s simple gesture of courtesy went viral, yet many Indian users condemned it instead of treating it as a normal exchange. Critics claimed that Suryakumar’s decision to greet Pakistan’s Interior Minister was inappropriate, ignoring the fact that sports diplomacy often transcends political divides. Comments on social media reflected this rigid approach. One user went as far as…
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has wrapped up a week-long polio vaccination campaign that ran from September 1 to 7. The drive successfully reached more than 19.7 million children under the age of five across 81 high-risk districts of Pakistan. According to official figures, Punjab recorded over 4.04 million vaccinations, while Sindh led with approximately 8.72 million children receiving the drops. In Balochistan, more than 2.22 million children were covered, and another 4.025 million were immunised in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The campaign also extended to smaller regions. In Islamabad, 0.478 million children received the vaccine. Gilgit-Baltistan reported 0.112 million immunisations,…
