Islamabad March: 38,000 personnel deployed with latest equipment
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has equipped law enforcement agencies with state-of-the-art equipment to deal with protesters if PTI workers head towards the federal capital, multiple sources told this scribe. A well-informed senior official said, “We have learned lessons from two previous encounters, in fact our confidence has been further strengthened
Who will be captain for upcoming T20I series against Sri Lank?
ISLAMABAD: Sahibzada Farhan is likely to be retained as captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. According to sources, the batter who led the Pakistani team in the Asian Games is expected to continue leading the side for the Sri Lanka series. Sources further said that Ahmed Daniyal, Saad
Power consumers alert, electricity suspension schedule issued for twin cities
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a temporary power suspension schedule for Monday, October 5, due to ongoing development and maintenance work in various areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. According to the schedule, electricity supply in areas served by Qadeer Road and K-Area feeders in Rawalpindi City Circle
Second Hajj Instalment Opens Tonight—Here’s the October 20 Deadline
ISLAMABAD: The collection of the second instalment from pilgrims registered under the government’s Hajj scheme will begin at midnight, the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Sunday. According to the ministry, government-scheme pilgrims will be able to deposit their second instalment from October 5 to October 20 through the Pak
KP CM Derailed Talks, Long Marchers Won’t Be Spared: Naqvi
LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced the end of negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying talks could not continue once the party’s long march towards Islamabad began. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had been briefed
Asma Alleges Rs700bn Peace Funds Utilized for PTI Long Marches
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Asma Arbab Alamgir has accused the PTI of misusing Rs700billion funds allocated for counterterrorism, were utilized for the party’s long marches. Speaking to the media, she claimed that KP had received more than Rs700 billion under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award over the
Kundi Accuses PTI Govt of Failing on Counterterrorism
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has blamed the provincial government for the failure of talks between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing the PTI-led administration of failing to take ownership of the war against terrorism. In a statement posted on X, Kundi accused the PTI government
PTI Workers Open Fire, Clash With Police in Waziristan
WAZIRISTAN: PTI workers allegedly opened fire and clashed with police in Upper South Waziristan, when they were attempting to enter Lower South Waziristan to join the party’s long march, according to reports. Police also resorted shelling in defence to stop the workers which caused tense situation in the area. The
After 11 Years, Apple Music Finally Arrives
ISLAMABAD: The wait is finally over for Pakistani music lovers as Apple Music has officially arrived in the country after 11-year. Apple updated its “Availability of Apple Media Services” page, listing Apple Music is now officially available in Pakistan. The music streaming service was launched globally in 2015 and was
Naqvi Says PTI Backed Out of 9 Commitments
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Sunday that PTI backtracked on nine points, including the Police Act, Afghan policy, and the banned TTP and TTA, and that led to the failure of the talks. On X, Naqvi released details of the nine points and said the KP government
