Preparation of new 10-year PSL franchise agreement enters final stages
The preparation of a new 10-year franchise agreement for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has reached its final stages. During a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, a representative from the chartered firm AY Mina presented a new valuation report. PSL CEO Salman Naseer and COO
Two houses gutted in fire incidents in Shangla
By: Sohail Khan SHANGLA: Two houses were completely gutted in separate fire incidents in the Shangla’s remote areas of the tehsil Puran and tehsil Alpuri on Sunday. According to local sources, the first incident took place in Manago village of Alpuri tehsil, where a fire broke out due to an
KP government approves 96 development projects worth Rs10 billion
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved 96 development projects worth more than 10 billion for various districts of the province. The approval came during the sixth meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), chaired by Additional Chief Secretary for the Planning and Development Department, Ikramullah Khan. The
25 terrorists killed attempting infiltration along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border in KP: ISPR
Movements of two large groups of Khwarij, opposite general area Ghaki, Kurram District and Spinwam, North Waziristan District, who were trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, were picked up by the security forces. Own troops effectively engaged these groups of khwarij. As a result of precise and skillful engagements,
Speed breakers removed from Malam Jabba road to facilitate tourist travel
SWAT: On the direction of the deputy commissioner, Swat, Sleem Jan Marwat, the municipal authorities removed speed breakers from the tourist destination Malam Jabba road on Sunday. The initiative aims to facilitate tourists travelling in the area. According to a statement issued by the Swat administration, illegal speed breakers have
PTI MPA Amjad Ali appears before NAB, denies corruption allegations
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member provincial assembly and former special assistant to the chief minister, Amjad Ali, appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Sunday and denied the allegations against him. Former Special Assistant and Member of the Assembly, Dr Amjad Ali, appeared before the
KP CM demands release of tribal districts’ dues from federal government
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi urged the federal government to immediately release Rs 850 billion owed to the province under various heads, including funds for the merged tribal districts and the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Addressing a peace jirga in Bara, the chief minister said the
Prime Minister announces new domestic gas connections for domestic consumers
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced the immediate restoration of domestic gas connections across Pakistan, marking the fulfillment of a long-standing public demand. Speaking at a ceremony held to commemorate the reopening of gas connections, the premier said, “Today, the government has decided to resume gas supply for
Arshad Sharif’s mother passes away
ISLAMABAD: Begum Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif, has passed away after a long and courageous struggle for justice for her son. Despite her advanced age and fragile health, she remained steadfast in her pursuit, travelling from place to place to ensure accountability for Arshad Sharif’s
Will there be a public holiday tomorrow as nation observes Kashmir Black Day?
ISLAMABAD: As October 27 approaches, speculation is growing over whether it will be declared a public holiday in Pakistan. The day, observed annually as Kashmir Black Day, marks the beginning of India’s unlawful occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, a somber chapter in South Asia’s history. While the day carries deep
