KP CM announces public rally in Rawalpindi on April 09
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has strongly reacted against the ban on meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan and announced a big public rally and protest in Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi on April 09. Conducting an emergency press conference at KP House in Islamabad, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said
March records 35pc decline in combat fatalities due to operation Ghazab Lil Hq: PICSS
ISLAMABAD: A significant reduction of 35 per cent in combat-related fatalities was recorded across Pakistan during March, coinciding with the launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, PICSS said in its latest report. According to the report released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) on Thursday, while
Govt suspends Rahdari Pass system for Iran travel at Balochistan border points
BALOCHISTAN: The government has suspended the pass system (Rahdari) at the Chaghi border after closing Gwadar until further notice. The pass was used to travel to Iran via border points. According to sources, following Gwadar’s recent decision, the district administration of Chagai has officially announced the closure of the “passport
Eight Indian-backed terrorists killed in operation along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR
The Security Forces have eliminated eight terrorists, allegedly sponsored by India, during an operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), these eight foreign terrorists were killed as a result of the operation. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession, and clearance operations are
Pakistan’s inflation soars to 19-month high as citizens struggle with rising costs
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing regional tensions have started to show their economic impact on Pakistan with inflation surging to its highest level in 19 months. According to the latest monthly report released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics, the country’s inflation rate reached a significant 7.30% in March 2026, marking the
Orakzai: Khwarij militants suffer casualties after security forces launch counterattack
ORAKZAI: Intense clashes occurred between security forces and militants identified as “Khwarij” in the Toda Mela area of Orakzai. The exchange of fire was triggered when local police observed suspicious individuals heading towards a security forces post in the region. Upon receiving this intelligence, security forces acted promptly, targeting the
Ghazab Lil Haq continues: Pakistan’s strong response to unprovoked Taliban fire in Bajaur, Nawapas, and Dir
ISLAMABAD: Afghan Taliban forces initiated an unprovoked and indiscriminate barrage of fire across the border in Bajaur, Nawapas (Mohmand), and Dir regions. In response, Pakistan security forces delivered a swift and powerful counterstrike, silencing the enemy’s gun positions and destroying the posts from which the fire had originated. According to
Cement prices see further increase across the country
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday reported an increase in cement prices across the country due to the current energy issues. According to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, there has been a slight increase in cement prices across the country over the past
Gold price increases significantly in Pakistan, check latest rates here
Gold prices started increasing again in the gold bullion markets across Pakistan as well in global bullion market as the new prices witnessed increase of Rs 15300 in Per Tola of Gold. According to the All Pakistan Gold Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola increased by
Fact check: Claims of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in China are false
ISLAMABAD: A wave of fake news has been circulating on social media, claiming that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are set to hold talks in Urumqi, China, mediated and hosted by China. However, an official has dismissed these reports as false, clarifying that no such meeting is planned between the
