3 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran, urges immediate action from UN and global community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran on Thursday, urging the United Nations and the international community to act immediately to halt the military strikes and hold Israel accountable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, called the Israeli strikes a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, stressing that they contravene international law and […]

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6 h. ago Senate informed: 2,500 civil servants hold dual nationalities, bill still pending

ISLAMABAD – The Senate was informed on Wednesday that around 2,500 civil servants, including four federal secretaries, currently hold dual nationality. The revelation sparked debate during the ongoing budget session, highlighting national security and policy concerns. PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah Khan, who raised the issue, stated that he had submitted a bill to ban dual-national […]

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8 h. ago KP health procurement scandal: Rs1.19 billion medicines not delivered, no action taken yet

PESHAWAR – A major health procurement scandal has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where four companies failed to deliver medical supplies worth Rs1.19 billion despite receiving full payments. An official inquiry has confirmed serious irregularities in the procurement process. According to the report, the companies were paid large sums for essential items, including Rs45.5 million […]

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10 h. ago Barrister Saif criticizes Maryam Nawaz for claiming public projects as personal achievements

PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Saif has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for claiming credit for public welfare projects. He accused her of trying to falsely present herself and her father, Nawaz Sharif, as national heroes. Dr. Saif questioned how Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif could claim ownership of development […]

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10 h. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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21 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increases fines for traffic violations under new measures

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced significant increases in traffic fines as part of the 2025-26 Finance Bill. The new regulations target a variety of traffic offenses, with a focus on three-wheelers and underage drivers. For the first time, three-wheeled vehicles such as rickshaws and loaders have their own dedicated category in the budget, […]

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26 h. ago Saif demands release of Rs267bn for development of merged tribal districts

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has called on the federal government to immediately release the remaining Rs267 billion from the Rs350 billion allocated under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award for the merged tribal districts. Saif accused the federal government of intentionally delaying the disbursement, which he argued is severely hindering […]

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26 h. ago Blast derails Jaffar Express near Jacobabad, passengers evacuated safely

JACOBABAD: Six bogies of the Jaffar Express were derailed on Wednesday following an explosion near a cattle market in Jacobabad. The blast occurred while the train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. Initial reports confirmed that no casualties were reported among passengers, who were safely evacuated. A senior railway officer informed PTI that by 6 […]

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27 h. ago Sherry Rehman slams govt’s cuts in FY26 climate budget amidst rising temperatures

ISLAMABAD: Former climate change minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman, has strongly criticized the federal government’s decision to cut the environment protection budget in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, calling it an abdication of responsibility in the face of escalating climate challenges. During a press briefing on Wednesday, she noted […]

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29 h. ago SBCA officials among 18 issued arrest warrants for illegal construction in Kharadar

KARACHI: An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 18 individuals, including officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), a sub-registrar, and a builder, for allegedly facilitating the illegal construction of a seven-storey building in Kharadar in exchange for bribes. The court, led by Judge Ameenullah Siddiqui, was informed by the […]

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33 h. ago Justice for all: CJP Afridi pledges swift and fair legal system in Peshawar

PESHAWAR – Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday vowed that dispensing justice remains the highest priority of the judiciary. Speaking at the Peshawar High Court Bar, he stressed that addressing public grievances is their main focus. CJP Afridi congratulated the newly elected cabinet and reminded lawyers that the bar and bench must work […]

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34 h. ago Explosion on railway track in Jacobabad: Five bogies derail, no casualties reported

Jacobabad — A powerful explosion targeted the Jaffar Express train near Jail Road in Jacobabad, located on the Sindh-Balochistan border. The blast caused five bogies of the train to derail, officials said. The train was traveling from Peshawar to Quetta when the bomb exploded near the railway tracks. The explosion also damaged the railway line, […]

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35 h. ago Trump to hold key lunch meeting with Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir in Washington

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for a private lunch on Wednesday, the White House confirmed. The meeting will take place in the Cabinet Room and is expected to focus on important bilateral and regional issues. Field Marshal Munir is currently on an […]

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40 h. ago Field Marsha Asim Munir to meet President Trump today, confirms White House

ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal General Asim Munir is scheduled to hold an important meeting today with US President Donald Trump,

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50 h. ago Gandapur criticizes centre for ‘curtailing right to freedom of expression’ through Peca

CPNE delegation calls on KP CM, discusses key issues related to the newspaper industry, national politics and performance of provincial government PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday strongly criticized the federal government’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it an attack on freedom of the press and speech. “We […]

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53 h. ago “We were wrong”: Hamza Ali Abbasi reflects on PTI and Imran Khan

Actor and former PTI supporter Hamza Ali Abbasi admitted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf made serious mistakes. He especially called the May 9, 2022 attacks on military sites and the 2014 protest march wrong. Hamza spoke during a podcast with journalist Mansoor Ali Khan. He said his support for PTI began in 2014 with the hope of […]

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54 h. ago Two congo virus patients recover after treatment at Peshawar hospital

Two patients infected with the Congo virus were recently admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Thankfully, doctors have confirmed that both men are now in stable condition and out of danger. According to hospital officials, 28-year-old Aijaz and 23-year-old Safiyan—both from Karak—were brought to the hospital on June 14 and 15, respectively. Aijaz arrived […]

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55 h. ago Louvre museum shuts down as staff protest overwhelming tourism and poor working conditions

PARIS – The world-famous Louvre Museum unexpectedly shut its doors on Monday as staff members went on strike, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and poor working conditions caused by mass tourism. Thousands of confused visitors, many holding pre-booked tickets, were left waiting outside the iconic glass pyramid entrance. Workers refused to take up their posts, […]

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55 h. ago Asim Munir warns India: Talks on terrorism coming, big shifts ahead

Field Marshal General Asim Munir announced that Pakistan will soon hold talks with India on terrorism. Speaking in Washington D.C. to a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans, he said the world would witness major developments soon. He discussed national security, regional conflicts, and Operation Banyan Marsus. Munir also shared Pakistan’s firm and calculated response to Indian […]

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57 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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