MOUNT MAUNGANUI: The Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI series ended in disappointment for the visitors as New Zealand sealed a clean 3-0 sweep. Pakistan crumbled once again, losing the third and final one-day international by 43 runs on Saturday. Chasing 265 in a match reduced to 42 overs due to a wet outfield, Pakistan were bowled out for just 221 in 40 overs. The collapse followed the same pattern as the previous games. New Zealand had already won the opening ODI in Napier by 73 runs and the second in Hamilton by 84 runs. The Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI…
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NEW YORK: Pakistan has been elected as a member of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term starting in 2026 and ending in 2029. The vote took place at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) headquarters in New York. Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN shared a statement confirming the country’s election. In the statement, Pakistan expressed its deep gratitude to ECOSOC member states for their trust and support. The mission stated that Pakistan’s election to the CND reflects the global community’s confidence in the country’s role in global drug control. Pakistan pledged…
NEW YORK: Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take swift action against the spread of illicit arms falling into the hands of terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The call was made following a surge in cross-border attacks targeting Pakistani civilians and security personnel. Speaking at the “UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting on Small Arms and Light Weapons Management in UN Sanctions Regimes,” Syed Atif Raza, Counsellor at Pakistan’s UN Mission, warned of the threat posed by illegal weapons. He pointed out that groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and Majeed Brigade are now armed with advanced unauthorized…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, chaired the 268th Corps Commanders Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday. Top military leaders gathered to discuss the country’s internal and regional security in depth. The session began with prayers for the brave martyrs of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and innocent civilians. Their ultimate sacrifice for peace and stability was remembered with deep respect. The forum paid rich tribute to their courage and commitment in defending Pakistan. Participants received a detailed security briefing. It covered the evolving regional threats, internal challenges, and Pakistan’s strategic response. The…
PESHAWAR: A recent TTP press release written in English has sparked outrage across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. People have condemned the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for targeting the country’s Islamic military and undermining Pakistan’s global position as the only Islamic nuclear power. The controversial statement, allegedly linked to financial backing from Israel and India, drew sharp criticism. Locals declared that the real aim of the TTP press release is not to resist oppression in Palestine or fight injustice by Zionist or Hindu powers. Instead, the group is openly working against Pakistan’s armed forces. Citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa believe that those behind the TTP press…
PESHAWAR: Normal operations at public offices in Peshawar remained disrupted even after the Eid holidays officially ended. The issue of poor office attendance continued on the first working day following the long break. While government offices were scheduled to reopen, most remained inactive. Several buildings were locked entirely. Those that did open had only a few employees present. Many of them spent time exchanging Eid greetings instead of performing any official tasks. Public offices in the city had been shut for five consecutive days. The closure combined two weekend holidays with three days off for Eid. Despite the extended break,…
PESHAWAR: Serious tensions have surfaced within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The party’s Internal Accountability Committee (IAC) has launched a formal investigation into Taimur Saleem Jhagra. He is the former finance and health minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The committee accuses him of financial mismanagement, corruption, and poor governance. According to the committee’s report, Jhagra is suspected of several irregular practices. These include flawed recruitment, reckless policy decisions, and mismanagement of funds. The report, as shared by The News, claims these actions caused heavy losses to the provincial exchequer. Jhagra has rejected all allegations. He dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated and lacking…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for the public. On Thursday, he declared a cut in electricity prices of up to Rs7.69 per unit. This reduction applies to both households and industries. He also promised more relief soon, as the government works on reforms in the power sector. During a ceremony, the Prime Minister shared the details of this relief package. He said the electricity prices for domestic users had dropped by Rs7.15 per unit. For the industrial sector, the price per unit came down by Rs7.69. “In June 2024, the industrial tariff stood at Rs58.5 per…
In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the government has taken a decisive step. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) upgraded nine of its checkposts to full-fledged police stations. This development took place in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. According to a notification from the Ministry of Interior, seven new FIA police stations have been set up in Balochistan. Two others were established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The purpose is clear — to stop the growing network of human smugglers and restore law and order in these sensitive areas. In KP’s tribal Kurram Agency, the Gavi and Inzarkai checkposts were…
A director of Norway’s Nobel Institute has strongly criticized a Norwegian political party for allegedly exploiting the Nobel Peace Prize nomination process for political benefit. The controversy erupted after the Norwegian Centre Party announced plans to nominate Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan for the prestigious award. According to Norwegian media, Centre Party leader Geir Lippestad revealed his intentions in a January livestream. He suggested that nominating Khan would be Norway’s most valuable contribution and urged support from the Pakistani-Norwegian community to help him secure a seat in the Storting, Norway’s parliament. Nobel Institute’s Reaction Norwegian newspaper NRK reported that…
