CM Afridi delays cabinet appointment until completion of Shibli Faraz’s Senate by-election
Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Sohail Afridi chaired an important parliamentary meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, where several important decisions concerning the provincial cabinet formation and political events in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were discussed. Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Babar Salim Swati, and many Members of the Provincial Assembly
South Africa beat Pakistan in first T20I match
South Africa defeated Pakistan by 55 runs in the first T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match, played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, saw the national team all out for 139 runs in 18.1 overs while chasing a target of 195 runs. For Pakistan, Saim Ayub
Pakistan Army foils Indian infiltration attempt at Leepa Valley, destroys checkposts
The Pakistani Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by the Indian Army in the Leepa Valley sector, taking decisive action. The Indian forces suffered significant casualties and material losses during this engagement. In the operation, eight personnel from the 20 Raj Regiment of the Indian 17 Brigade were killed, and
PTA and Ministry of Climate Change join hands to advance green ICT and sustainable digital growth
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday at PTA Headquarters to advance Green ICT, promote responsible e-waste management, and foster climate-resilient digital infrastructure across Pakistan. The collaboration underscores PTA’s leadership in aligning
Petition filed in ECP seeking disqualification of KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
By: Shiraz Ahmed Shirazi PESHAWAR: A lawyer has filed a petition at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) seeking the disqualification of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi. The petition was submitted by Advocate Mian Sibghatullah Shah, a candidate in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council elections. It asserts
Pakistan hypersonic missile test claim debunked — Here’s the truth
ISLAMABAD: Several social media accounts on Tuesday circulated the news that Pakistan has allegedly tested an ICBM or hypersonic missile, citing the unusual and colourful cloud formation over the skies in Balochistan near Quetta. A user, Clash Report, shared a post on X, claiming that Pakistan has likely conducted an
Muhammad Rizwan refuses to sign central contract amid PCB disagreements
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan One Day International (ODI) captain and wicketkeeper-batsman, Muhammad Rizwan, has refused to sign the new central contract of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Rizwan has outlined specific conditions that must be met before he will sign the contract, chief among them being a clear explanation for his removal
KP police struggle with shortage of crime scene vehicles and forensic kits
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have been struggling with a shortage of crime scene vehicles and forensic kits in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to sources, serious shortcomings have been identified in the investigation system of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, as several districts in the
AVLC Karachi recovers KP governor’s media advisor’s stolen car
KARACHI: The Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) of Karachi has recovered a stolen car belonging to Ali Ayub, the media advisor to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The vehicle was snatched from him at gunpoint on October 22 in Karachi. Following a tip-off regarding the car, the AVLC team took
KP CM expresses his reservations as Corps Commander visits CM House
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) Sohail Afridi expresses reservations over provincial decisions in informal meeting with Corps Commander, hints at formulating his own plan of action on non-compliance with the constitution and supremacy of law. According to details, former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi expressed reservations over the provincial government’s
