Pakistan strikes terrorist sites in Paktika, Afghan media reports
ISLAMABAD: Afghan media reports claimed that Pakistani security forces carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, targeting terrorist hideouts and infrastructure. The strikes hit sites which banned militant groups used to conduct their activities according to the reports. Intelligence reports showed that warplanes bombed particular shelters located in border areas
Marwat accuses Aleema Khan of weakening PTI
PESHAWAR: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and National Assembly member Sher Afzal Marwat has accused Aleema Khan of causing “irreparable damage” to the party. Talking to a private news channel, Marwat said Aleema Khan had mobilized a social media campaign against him. He added that she could take legal action
Internal rift in party delays Imran Khan’s release, says Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has stated that there are differences in intentions and internal conflicts within the party; otherwise, the founder would not be in jail today. While speaking to the media at the District Court of Islamabad, Gandapur sharply criticized his party’s strategy
Islamabad court issues strict orders against KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad have issued an order to maintain the arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. This warrant is related to allegations that he made misleading statements against state institutions, which have consequently harmed their reputation. The court expressed strong displeasure at
Authorities conduct joint operation against illegal Afghan immigrants
ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies carried out coordinated search and combing operations across multiple areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with simultaneous actions in Attock, Chakwal, Murree and Jhelum on Afghan immigrants. According to Officials a joint crackdown was carried out against Afghan Illegal nationals residing in Islamabad, Rawalpindi. In the
NADRA: key update for applicants seeking B form
ISLAMABAD: The national database and registration authority (NADRA) has reminded parents of children under 18 to apply for the child registration certificate, commonly known as the ‘B’ Form. Officials said that parents can apply for their children’s B Form at the nearest NADRA centre by presenting valid CNICs. The process
No discussion at any level on shifting Imran Khan to Bani Gala, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that there has never been any discussion at any level about shifting Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan abroad or to Bani Gala. Speaking to the media, Defence minister Khawaja Asif said rumours about a possible deal is being circulated to keep political
Australia will face Oman in T20 World cup match today
Australia would have been running final system checks in their last group game against Oman on February 20 before stepping into the world of Super Eights with a favourites tag in tow. But reality hasn’t matched the lofty pre-tournament expectation, and has them packing bags and bracing themselves for a
Tarar: Pakistan wins global praise for leadership and diplomacy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has got international recognition for its diplomatic efforts, said Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar in an exclusive interview. Talking on the occasion of the Board of Peace meeting, Minister Tarar said that US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim
From abroad to home: RDA makes money transfers easy
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed that overseas Pakistanis have utilized the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative to transfer a total of 12 billion dollars to Pakistan. The central bank announced that overseas Pakistanis have established more than 900000 Roshan Digital Accounts. Through these accounts, expatriates have transferred a
