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
Rain, Thunderstorms Forecast in KP as PMD Issues Weather Update
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mostly dry weather across the country, with hot conditions expected in the plains during the day. The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during the evening and night, with rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms expected at
Governor’s Rule in KP? Naqvi, Kundi Hold Key Peshawar Meeting
PESHAWAR: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi held a meeting at Governor House in Peshawar, discussing the province’s security situation, political developments and other matters of importance. The meeting reviewed ongoing law and order challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and measures being taken to
PTI’s Long March Struggles to Gain Momentum in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reportedly struggled to mobilise a large crowd for its long march, with a Special Branch report estimating that only around 1,500 to 2,000 supporters have gathered in Lakki Marwat so far. The reported turnout includes supporters accompanying former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali
Kainat Imtiaz Announces Retirement from International Cricket
LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz has announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to her playing career with the national side. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Imtiaz represented Pakistan in 19 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 21 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). She was also part
KP Govt Controlled From Kabul, Kabul From Delhi: Zahid Khan
ISLAMABAD: Senior politician Zahid Khan has alleged that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has no independent authority and that its “strings are being pulled from Kabul,” while claiming that Kabul’s strings are controlled from New Delhi. In a statement, Khan said the KP government’s links with Kabul raised questions about
Naqvi Arrives in Peshawar Amid Political Uncertainty
PESHAWAR: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Peshawar from Lahore amid heightened political tensions following the breakdown of negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to sources, Naqvi is scheduled to hold important meetings in Peshawar and is also expected to meet Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. Before
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
Attaullah Tarar Slams PTI over ‘Double Standards’ on Terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of adopting “double standards” on terrorism and using calls for political consultation as a delaying tactic. In a detailed post on social media, Tarar said the federal government had repeatedly sought consultation with political parties
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
