From borrowed funds to gold medals: Kashif Rehan shines at World Powerlifting
QUETTA: Pakistani weightlifter Kashif Rehan has won a gold medal in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Cash issues aside, Kashif made a total lift of 310 kilograms where he pulled 160 kg deadlift and 150 kg squat to grab the gold medal. Kashif, who took part in the tournament by borrowing money
KP introduces transgender registration form to promote inclusivity
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a transgender registration form representing the province’s serious attempt to officially incorporate the transgender community into the formal system. This step is designed to enhance access to welfare initiatives, government facilities and social security programs, for the transgender population. The Department of Social Welfare introduced
No talks held with ANP about governorship, party spokesperson clarifies
PESHAWAR: Ihsanullah Khan, Spokesperson of Awami National Party (ANP) has said that his party has not gotten any notification from any party about the selection of an ANP member, as the upcoming governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement the ANP spokesperson stated, “No communication has occurred with the ANP
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi confirms participation in NFC Award meeting
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced that he plans to attend the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award meeting. Regarding the decision, CM Afridi mentioned that the parliamentary party had consented in its meeting that KP should participate in the NFC session. He further stated that even
India breaks own record for consecutive toss losses in ODIs
RANCHI: The Indian cricket side has surpassed its previous streak for most successive toss defeats in One Day International (ODI) cricket. During the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa held in Ranchi, India’s acting captain KL Rahul was on the losing end of the toss, in the first
KP government warns of strong response to Governor’s Rule proposal
PESHAWAR: Shafi Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Information remarked that if the federal authorities try to enforce Governors Rule they would face immediate response resistance. In a TV channels exclusive interview, Shafi Jan strongly denied accusations from political rivals, especially Attaullah Tarar, who
Rohit Sharma overtakes Shahid Afridi after smashing 352 ODI sixes
RANCHI: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has broken a decades- world record in One-Day International cricket by overtaking former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi for the highest number of sixes in ODI matches. Rohit has now launched 352 sixes exceeding Afridi’s total of 351 a milestone that stood unbeaten, for years. The
Terror bid thwarted by police in Central Kurram
KURRAM: The Kurram police on Sunday successfully foiled an attack by militants at the Chanarak police checkpoint in Central Kurram. According to the District Police Officer (DPO) of Kurram, four terrorists were killed, and six others were injured during a retaliatory action, while two police officers were martyred in the
Petrol prices decrease in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, with the new rates set to take effect from midnight and lasting for the next 15 days. According to a notification from the Petroleum Division, the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs
Imposition of Governor’s rule in KP on the table, confirms State Minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that, given the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, serious consideration is being given to imposing Governor’s Rule. Speaking on a private television program, he explained that Governor’s Rule is instituted in cases of dire need, and the prevailing
