48-Hour ultimatum issued for Afghan refugees, repatriation in Hangu
HANGU: The local administration in Hangu has announced the return of Afghan refugees and has set a two-day period for voluntary repatriation. Public notifications were made at Main Bazaar, Adda Mosque, and various other mosques in the area to inform residents about the Afghan refugees’ return process. According to SHO
Royal Saudi Land Forces commander discusses defence cooperation with Field Marshal
Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Saud Al-Johani, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi today. According to the ISPR press release, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and avenues for
PMD predicts reduced rainfall in December, early January
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a climate outlook warning stating that below-normal rainfall is expected in December and early January. The PMD forecast that this dry spell could pose challenges for certain crops, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. During December, most of the parts of Pakistan,
Pakistani player secures top spot in latest T20I rankings
PESHWAR: The latest T20 International rankings have been released, and Pakistani player Saim Ayub has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings after his outstanding performance in the home tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old opening batter scored a total of 118 runs over
Largest Afghan refugee camp fully evacuated, demolition process begins
The evacuation of the country largest Afghan refugee camp, Girdi Jungle, has been successfully completed, the demolition of abandoned structures now underway. According to sources, the district administration of Chaghi, along with the Dalbandin Rifles, conducted operations to clear the camp located in Girdi Jungle, Chaghi district, Balochistan. All Afghan
PTI nexus with anti-national elements exposed, says Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD: The federal minister for information and broadcasting Ataullah Tarar said that Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf (PTI) nexsus with anti national elements is exposed. In a press conference, federal minister Ata Tarar emphasized that the PTI party and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial government, had a collusion with anti-state elements. Tarar stated
ECP rejects to allegations of rigging in NA-18 Haripur
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has categorically rejected all allegations of rigging in the NA-18 Haripur by-election, responding to claims made by certain political parties. In an official statement, the ECP termed the allegations as baseless and aimed at undermining the integrity of the electoral process. The Commission highlighted
NADRA confirms all three Peshawar FC HQ suicide attackers as Afghan nationals
PESHAWAR: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has verified the Afghan nationality of all three suicide attackers in Peshawar. The investigation into the suicide attacks at the Peshawar Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters is underway, with authorities confirming that all three killed terrorists were Afghan nationals. According to the investigating
Torkham border likely to reopen after 50 days on humanitarian grounds
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Afghanistan Torkham border is expected to reopen today on humanitarian grounds after 50 days of closuer. After recent border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan the major trade crossing at Torkham border has remained closed for 50 days. Officials now decide to reopen Torkham border on humanitarian basis.
CM Afridi directs weekly cabinet meetings to improve governance
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has decided to hold provincial cabinet meetings every friday to improve governance. The Chief Secretary has been issued instructions regarding the cabinet meetings. The Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary, Abid Majeed, sent a circular to Chief secretary Shahab Ali Shah, stating that CM
