Farzana: 195 transgender persons killed over extortion refusal
PESHAWAR: The head of the Transgender Community Organization, Farzana Riaz, has claimed that a minimum of 195 transgender people are killed in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, and the scale of killing is not less than that of an organized crime incident. During the press conference at the Peshawar Press
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to national security amid border tensions with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a comprehensive briefing for foreign diplomats on the evolving border situation with Afghanistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its national security. In a statement released by the Foreign Office, Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch, during the presentation, pointed out the legitimate security concerns
Abid Sher Ali criticises KP govt for threats, calls for seriousness in current crisis
ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Abid Sher Ali, has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government not to repeat mistakes but rather to learn from them i.e., threatening. He mentioned that the political atmosphere is indeed very serious by the current situation. Abid Sher Ali in relation to
“My head is bowed in shame”, Indian author Javed Akhtar reacts to Afghan Foreign Minister’s visit
NEW DELHI: The well-known Indian author and poet Javed Akhtar has expressed his views in very harsh words about the warm welcome extended to Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his stay in India. Akhtar made a declaration in which he showed his great dismay and put it as
Afghan Taliban rise white flag after Pakistan destroys their post
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army targeted the Nargasar Post in Khost, Afghanistan, where a tank stationed at the fifth tank position was destroyed along with its crew. Security sources confirmed that several Taliban and Khawarij militants inside the tank were killed, and the posts were subsequently abandoned by the remaining forces.
Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate amid rising Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
ISLAMABAD: The head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has said that he is ready once again to be a mediator in the conflict, based on the fact that he has worked in the same direction in the past, and has no problem repeating the same process. At a
UN General Assembly elects Pakistan to Human Rights Council with strong mandate
The United Nations General Assembly today has elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term, commencing on 1 January 2026. Pakistan secured its seat with a resounding majority of 178 votes. This election to the Council marks the sixth time Pakistan has been chosen
Govt bans sale of Tobacco near educational institutions, public parks
ABBOTTABAD: The government has imposed a ban on Tobacco sales near educational institutions and public parks in order to make the public places drug-free and safe for citizens and students. Meeting of the Divisional Implementation and Monitoring Committee on Tobacco Control Held Under the Chairmanship of Commissioner Hazara Division, Fayaz
Pak Army responds strongly after unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban, Khawarij group in Kurram
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army strongly responded and destroyed several security posts of the Afghan Taliban, followed by unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban forces and members of the militant group referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij” along the Pak-Afghan border in the Kurram district. According to security sources, the exchange began when
Dengue situation worsens in KP with 3,000 cases reported
Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Another patient has died from dengue fever in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the total number of deaths in the province this year to two. According to the health department, the latest victim was from Mardan. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department reported that over 100 new cases of
