KP’s Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam has announced that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to establish an inquiry commission to investigate the events of May 9th. Speaking to media, Aftab Alam mentioned that the final approval for this decision will be sought from Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Aftab Alam clarified that the inquiry is not bound to be conducted by judges. He stated that if the judiciary is unwilling to carry out the inquiry, the government will establish the commission independently. He further noted that the Inquiry Act grants the inquiry officer the powers of a civil judge,…
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A video circulating on social media platforms shows that Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur advised party founding chairman Imran Khan to apologize for past mistakes. On August 11, a 55-second clip was shared on the platform X (formerly Twitter), attributing statements to Gandapur, such as “It was my mistake, I went to the Corps Commander’s House in Peshawar and apologized” and suggesting Imran Khan to admit his own mistakes. The video was widely shared, with the post being viewed around 88,000 times, reposted over 2,000 times, and liked more than 8,000 times. However, the fact behind the…
Kolkata: Protesters in West Bengal blocked train tracks, stopped buses, and shouted slogans on Wednesday, marking the latest in a series of demonstrations following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. On Tuesday, police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters marching toward the state secretariat, leading the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) to call for a 12-hour state-wide strike on Wednesday in response to alleged police misconduct. Thousands of BJP supporters blocked roads, disrupted railway services, and forced shops to close, while authorities deployed 5,000 police officers to prevent further violence. The protesters, including many university…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rains with thunderstorms and strong winds in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The city experienced intermittent showers on Tuesday night, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 32°C and humidity at 92%. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Syed Salman Shah said preparations for the rain have been reviewed, and heavy machinery has been installed for drainage to minimize inconvenience to the public. PMD Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz warned of a strong monsoon system expected to bring over 150mm of rain to Karachi, with wind thunderstorms and scattered heavy falls. Urban…
The brutality of the Israeli military has increased, with recent attacks on Palestinians and Khan Younis resulting in over 20 more Palestinians being killed. According to an international news agency report, three Palestinians were martyred in an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Maghaz refugee camp. Following a UN order for Israeli troops to withdraw from Deir al-Balah the UN was forced to halt its relief operations for Gaza. As a result, millions of Palestinians, including women and children, are being deprived of essential food aid. In the past six days alone, Israel has issued evacuation orders to displaced Palestinians five times.…
The Tirah operation in the Khyber district has led to the elimination of 25 Khawarij by security forces. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the intelligence-based operation targeted Fitna-ul-Khawarij in the Tirah area. The ISPR also confirmed that 11 more Khawarij were injured during the operation. Tragically, four brave soldiers were martyred while executing the Tirah operation. The security forces also succeeded in killing the head of the Khawarij, Abu Zar alias Saddam, during this intense operation. The ISPR statement highlighted that the Tirah operation has dealt a significant blow to Fitnah-ul-Khawarij and its associates. This intelligence-based Tirah operation…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for strong and decisive action to combat terrorism after deadly attacks in Balochistan that left at least 50 people dead including, 14 personnel of security forces. Addressing in cabinet meeting He stressed that there is “no room for any weakness” in tackling this threat and urged the nation to unite against the country’s enemies. The recent wave of violence, carried out by militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), targeted both security forces and civilians, particularly those from Punjab. The attacks, which included assaults on police stations, the destruction of railway tracks, and…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of his own fiction Jamiatul Islam has expressed full support for the nationwide traders’ strike call planned for August 28. He criticized inflation and unfair taxes for making life difficult for people, and said the IMF-imposed budget has worsened their situation. He urged JUI-F workers to support the traders strike and called on JUI-F business forums to participate actively to make strike successful. Earlier, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) also supported the traders’ strike. The strike was called in response to heavy tax notices issued to small businesses and retailers by the FBR.…
Fishermen in Sindh have been warned to exercise extreme caution from August 26 to 31 due to rough sea conditions caused by a low-pressure system over Rajasthan. The Met department predicts strong monsoon currents to hit eastern Sindh on Monday, leading to widespread rain and wind-thunderstorms across the province until August 31. Karachi can expect warm and humid weather with a chance of evening rain/drizzle on Monday, followed by intermittent heavy downpours from August 27 to 31. The Met Office advises fishermen to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant during this period.
Balochistan operations have resulted in the death of 12 terrorists during various security raids across the province. Security officials reported that terrorists launched cowardly attacks in several areas of Balochistan last night. In response, security forces and law enforcement agencies effectively countered these assaults, killing 12 terrorists and injuring many others. The Balochistan operations will persist until all terrorists are eradicated. Attacks targeted Levies and police in different regions of Balochistan. In one incident, gunmen opened fire on a Levies mobile unit on the National Highway in Qalat, leaving two Levies personnel seriously injured. The Balochistan operations also responded to…
