TAUNSA: Police repelled a terrorist attack on a check-post in Jhangi, a town in Taunsa district, located on the border of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Dera Ghazi Khan, Syed Ali Kazmi, the attack occurred late Sunday night. Militants fired rockets at the Jhangi police check-post during the assault. In response, police used thermal cameras to track and retaliate against the attackers. One suspected terrorist was shot dead in the counteroffensive, police confirmed. The other attackers managed to flee the area. Fortunately, no police personnel were harmed during the incident. This marks the eighth terrorist…
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PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Zulfiqar Hameed, has formally requested the Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to declare the province a “hard area”. He also urged the government to increase the police salary to match the pay offered in Balochistan. In his letter, the IGP emphasized that KP faces continuous threats from both local and cross-border terrorism. He said policing in the province is just as tough as in Balochistan, which already enjoys the hard area allowance. He stressed that KP police officers are risking their lives daily but still earn less than those…
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has firmly turned down the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) request to reduce property tax and related transaction levies for the real estate sector at this stage. Earlier, senior officials had claimed that the IMF had agreed in principle to cut withholding tax on property transactions by 2%. This reduction was expected to take effect from April 1, 2025, pending formal approval. However, the IMF has now officially confirmed that no such agreement was made regarding cuts in property tax or transaction charges. This decision marks another blow to FBR’s efforts. The IMF had…
The Government of Pakistan has posthumously conferred the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz upon Air Marshal Raja Shahid Hamid (Retd.) in recognition of his exceptional services and achievements for the country. The award ceremony was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, where President Asif Ali Zardari presented the honor on behalf of the nation. Air Marshal Raja Shahid Hamid hailed from the notable Gakhar Kayani family of Shakarparian, Islamabad, known for its deep-rooted legacy of leadership and service. His forefather, Raja Gulab Khan, was a prominent chieftain of Shakarparian and a respected Gakhar elder. His father, Raja Hamid Mukhtar, served as a Deputy Commissioner and…
MOUNT MAUNGANUI: The fourth T20I between Pakistan vs New Zealand ended in a heavy blow for the visitors as the Kiwis crushed Pakistan by 150 runs. With this massive win, New Zealand secured an unassailable lead in the series. Pakistan, chasing a mammoth target of 221, collapsed miserably and got bowled out for only 105 runs in just 17 overs. In the Pakistan vs New Zealand clash, the Men in Green had a disastrous start. Within the first five overs, Pakistan had already lost four wickets and stood at a fragile 34-4. The top-order batters completely failed to perform under…
ISLAMABAD: The entire nation is marking Pakistan Day today (Sunday) with true patriotic passion. The day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. A special military parade is being held at Aiwan-e-Sadr to honor the historic Lahore Resolution passed in 1940. That resolution laid the foundation for the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia. This year, President Asif Ali Zardari is the chief guest of the Pakistan Day parade. The ceremony is also attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, top military officials, and other dignitaries. Unlike tradition, the parade is being held at…
The trophy of the tenth season of the Pakistan Super League has arrived at the Khyber Network Peshawar Center. A special event was held to welcome the trophy and celebrate the occasion. At the Khyber Network Peshawar Center, a grand ceremony took place. During the event, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Kaiwan Hamid Raja and Abbas Laikzada. The gathering was filled with energy and excitement. Khyber Network honored the guests with special gifts. Abbas Laikzada and Colonel (retd) Imran Faiz received presents from the organizers. Executive Director of Khyber Network, Kaiwan Hamid Raja, personally presented the gifts to…
The PSL Trophy has finally arrived in Peshawar. It reached the Khyber Network Peshawar Center, where it was greeted with great enthusiasm. A vibrant ceremony took place to mark the occasion. The trophy was unveiled during AVT Khyber’s Ramzan Transmission. Many high-ranking officials attended the event. Kaiwan Hamid Raja, the Executive Director of Strategic Communication at Khyber Network, was also present. DHA Director of Marketing Colonel (retd) Imran Faiz Sulehria was also present at the ceremony. Fans of cricket were thrilled to see the prize. They took photos with the gleaming cup. The event also saw a special agreement between…
On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Space Activity Regulatory Board has approved a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Starlink Pakistan. This move has cleared the way for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to issue a formal telecom license to Starlink. According to sources, PTA is likely to issue the license within four weeks. The final step depends on NOCs from other related departments. Once these are in place, the PTA will grant Starlink its operational certificate by next month. Officials confirmed that the NOC from the Space Activity Regulatory Board was a key requirement. This approval…
The government is now eyeing a new opportunity—crypto mining in Pakistan. Officials are considering using surplus electricity to power cryptocurrency mining operations. This move aims to attract blockchain-based data centers and boost the country’s digital asset industry. Authorities are working on a special electricity pricing system for this purpose. The goal is to promote crypto mining in Pakistan without putting extra pressure on the national power grid or relying on subsidies. Sources from the Power Division shared that talks are underway with various stakeholders. The focus is to create a cost-effective tariff model for digital mining operations. This step could…
