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At least 7 killed in brutal Bus shooting in Barkhan

At least 7 killed in brutal Bus shooting in Barkhan, Balochistan

Quetta: At least seven passengers were killed by unidentified militants on the national highway N-50 in the Barkhan area of Balochistan on Wednesday, according to Assistant Commissioner (AC) Barkhan, Khadim Hussain. The incident occurred when armed assailants stopped a passenger van travelling from Quetta to Faisalabad. The militants checked the passengers’ identity cards before offloading […]

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The Peshawar administration cracked down on lollipops over fears they were laced with addictive substances

BY SHAHID JAN PESHAWAR: In the bustling streets of Peshawar, a seemingly innocent childhood treat has become the centre of a heated controversy. Lollipops, once synonymous with joy and sweetness, are now being blamed for luring children into dangerous habits. The district administration’s recent crackdown on the sale of “intoxicating” lollipops has sparked a wave

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UNHCR Urges Afghan Refugees to Vacate Islamabad and Rawalpindi

UNHCR urges Afghan refugees to vacate Islamabad and Rawalpindi by February 28

Islamabad: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued updated directives for Afghan refugees residing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, in line with the Pakistani government’s policies. Afghan refugees have been instructed to vacate the twin cities by February 28, unless they possess a valid visa for Pakistan. According to the UNHCR, Afghan refugees

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Pakistan host Champions Trophy 2025

ICC announces 53% increase in Champions Trophy prize money ahead of Pakistan hosting

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday that the prize money for the upcoming eight-nation Champions Trophy, set to begin in Pakistan next week, has been increased by 53%. The winning team will take home a staggering $2.24 million, while the runners-up will receive $1.12 million, according to an ICC statement. The total

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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored Pakistan’s potential to export skilled labour to Saudi Arabia

Finance Minister highlights Pakistan’s potential to support Saudi Vision 2030 through skilled labor”

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored Pakistan’s potential to export skilled labour to Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 development goals. Speaking at the Emerging Market Economies Conference in AlUla, Aurangzeb highlighted the growing opportunities for Pakistan to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation. “We see significant potential for exports from Pakistan, particularly

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“Only Pakistaniness Matters”: Army Chief

“Only Pakistaniness matters”: Army Chief highlights national unity in fight against terrorism

Rawalpindi: Army Chief General Asim Munir has said that as long as the nation and especially the youth stand together, the Pakistan Army will never lose. Pakistaniness is most important for us. We are fighting terrorists and rioters. These elements are misinterpreting Islam. According to the official media, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, while

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Barrister Dr. Saif Calls for Unity to Combat Sectarian Tensions and Ensure Lasting Peace in Kurram

Pak-Afghan talks: KP delegations to address cross-border security concerns

BY: SALMAN YOUSAFZAI Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has finalized its Terms of Reference (TORs) for upcoming talks with Afghanistan, aiming to strengthen cross-border relations and address key diplomatic and security concerns. According to sources, Barrister Saif has been appointed as the focal person to coordinate the talks, leading two delegations to Afghanistan in

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Educational Emergency in KP

Educational Emergency in KP? Teacher Shortage Tells a Different Story

  BY: SALMAN YOUSAFZAI  PESHAWAR: Several educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are grappling with a critical shortage of teaching staff, exposing a stark contrast to the provincial government’s claims of an “educational emergency.” In numerous schools across the province, the student-to-teacher ratio has reached alarming levels, severely impacting the quality of education. In the

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KP government struggles to manage Tribal Districts

KP government struggles to manage Tribal Districts amid federal funding shortfall

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has allocated Rs 60.5 billion from the budget of settled districts to support tribal areas over the past three years due to a shortage of federal funds. This was revealed in a letter sent by Muzammil Aslam, advisor to the KP finance minister, to Federal Finance Minister Senator Aurangzeb.

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