Travel alert: M-1 & M-3 motorways closed, NHMP issues warning
PESHAWAR: The National Motorways and Highway Police (NHMP) on Wednesday announced the closure of different section motorways across the country due to dense fog. The visibility has significantly dropped on the reported points of the Motorways. The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) made it clear that the M-1 Motorway
Khawaja Asif criticises KP govt for shifting failures onto army
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that migration from Tirah has begun during the snowfall in the valleys along the Afghanistan border, and it continues for several months. Meanwhile, families typically leave one or two members at home. During a crucial news conference flanked by Information Minister Atta Tarar and
Punjab government bans Kites with images of Imran Khan
The Punjab government has taken strict measures to protect public peace and order and religious and political sentiments and has banned kites with images of Imran Khan and the writing of prisoner 804. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, there will be a complete ban on the
Atta Tarar urges KP govt to focus on public welfare
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar again denied news reports about the Tirah Valley evacuation because he considered them to be false information. He specifically condemned the false connection that claimed that the military handled evacuation operations. Minister Tarar explained to the media that the government had taken strict
Laptop scheme 2026: Government offers free laptops to top students
LAHORE: The Punjab government has officially launched the Chief Minister Laptop Scheme 2026, which provides free laptops to students who meet eligibility requirements at public and private universities. The scheme will accept applications until February 15 2026 which allows students to complete their online application process. The scheme has been
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM pens letter to PM Shehbaz on key matter
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi has sent a formal letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, expressing serious concerns over the federal government’s ongoing failure to disburse constitutionally owed financial amounts. In the letter, the Chief Minister emphasises that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing
Dual nationality should be prohibited for bureaucrats: JUI Leader
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) MNA Noor Alam Khan on Monday called for barring bureaucrats from holding dual nationality, highlighting a discrepancy between elected officials and civil servants under the Constitution. Currently, Article 63(1)(c) of the Constitution disqualifies any person from being elected to the Majlis-i-Shoora (Parliament) if they acquire
JUI calls nationwide protests on feb 8 against general elections
By: Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi ISLAMABAD: Following the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan, the country’s second-largest opposition party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has announced a nationwide protest for February 8. JUI plans to observe this day as a “Black Day” in response to the general elections scheduled for
Kashmiris observing Indian Republic Day as Black Day today
Kashmiris around the world, including on both sides of the Line of Control, are observing Black Day today against Indian occupation. According to Kashmir Media Service, the purpose of observing Black Day is to send a message to the international community that India is refusing to grant the Kashmiri people
Talal Chaudhry slams PTI for anti-state propaganda
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf PTI of spreading false information that targeted government institutions. While talking to a private news channel, Talal Chaudhry said that intelligence-based operations currently operate in Tirah Valley while there is no active military operation. He explained that military operations
