PM arrives in London after landmark Saudi Arabia visit
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London following the completion of his visit to Saudi Arabia, where Pakistan and the Kingdom signed a landmark defence agreement. The premier, who will remain in London until Sunday, is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Information
Asia Cup 2025: India beat Oman by 21 runs
In the last group-stage match of the Asia Cup 2025, India beated Oman by 21 runs after a resilient chase by the Gulf side. Batting first, India set a strong total of 188/8 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson top-scored with 56 runs, while Abhishek Sharma (39) and Tilak Verma (29)
PTI Peshawar expands district cabinet with more office bearers
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has finalised its district cabinet for Peshawar, including several individuals in various key positions of the party. The newly formed cabinet includes six senior vice presidents, 13 vice presidents, eight deputy general secretaries, and seven joint secretaries. General Secretary of PTI Peshawar District, Khursheed Alam, issued
Three militants killed in CTD operation in Khyber
KHYBER: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa conducted a major operation in the Khyber district, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists associated with the Khawarij group. This operation was based on intelligence indicating that Fazl Noor, the local commander of ISIS Khorasan (ISKP), along with his associates, was
KP becomes first province to launch rewilding initiative
PESHAWAR: Adviser to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr Saif, has said that in line with the vision of Imran Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has taken another revolutionary step. Following the Billion Tree Tsunami, under the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan
KP speaker orders action over Mansehra hospital negligence
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assembly speaker, Babar Saleem Swati, has ordered stern action over negligence at King Abdullah Teaching Hospital, Mansehra, as a tragic incident had taken place at the hospital the other day. An emergency meeting was held in the KP Provincial Assembly Conference Room, chaired by Babar
KP govt to issue tenders for district development projects
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has instructed the deputy commissioners of all districts to prioritise the issuance of tenders for district development projects. A video link meeting was held for the Deputy Commissioners across the province, chaired by Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin
Peshawar metro staff protest over unpaid salaries enters day 3
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The employees of the Capital Metropolitan Government in Peshawar are on the third day of protest against the non-payment of two months’ salaries and pensions. Today, the employees gathered at the District Council Hall to hold a protest meeting. All offices of the Capital Metropolitan
KP govt neglects merged districts as development funds untouched
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has neglected the merged tribal districts in this year’s annual development programs. As the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26 is about to close, a single rupee has not been spent on uplift projects across more than two dozen sectors.
FO assures Pak-Saudi defence pact not aimed at any third country
By: Imran Ashna ISLAMABAD: During the weekly press briefing, the spokesperson for the Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) said on Friday that the Strategic Mutual Defence Pact signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia earlier this week would not be used to threaten any other country. The FO spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan,
