Deadlock continues in Govt-PTI talks over counterterrorism measures
ISLAMABAD: A major deadlock has emerged in ongoing talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) over measures to combat terrorism and action against militants, according to sources. Sources said the two sides remained divided over the implementation of practical measures against militants and terrorist elements, with concerns being raised
Peshawar’s KTH achieves major milestone in robotic surgery
PESHAWAR: The Orthopaedics Department of Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing the country’s first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at a public-sector hospital. The advanced procedure was performed at KTH under the supervision of Head of Orthopaedics Professor Dr Muhammad Siraj. Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Professor
Result-Oriented Talks a Good Omen for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Progress in talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been welcomed and termed as a good omen for the country, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The statement said the PTI had agreed to cooperate with the government on several key issues, including special administrative arrangements
Elon Musk’s 4-Word Comment Sparks Debate
NEW YORK: Elon Musk has once again declared that “Instagram is for girls”, turning a four-word post on X into another social media debate about gender stereotypes and the rivalry between two of the world’s biggest social platforms. The latest exchange began when Geiger Capital posted on X that it had
PTI Bows Down, Accepts All Govt’s Terms
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has reportedly agreed to cooperate with the federal government on counterterrorism efforts and accept its other conditions. The sources said the PTI would extend full support the federal government in dealing with terrorism. However, the PTI delegation during the meeting with the government expressed reservations over the
Reports of PTI Seeking Meeting With Imran Khan Are False
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has not demanded a meeting with party founder Imran Khan, contrary to reports circulating on social media, sources said, adding such reports are false and beyond the fact. The reports claiming that the PTI had asked the government to arrange a meeting with Imran Khan
50 Upper Chitral Women Learn Skills to Start Businesses
CHITRAL: To create income opportunities for women, the Hujra Village Support Organisation (HVSO) provided vocational and digital skills training to 50 women in Upper Chitral. The women completed professional training in sewing, tailoring and fashion designing under the organisation’s Digital Skills Training Initiative. The training was part of the Empowered
Mysterious Illness Alarms Lower Dir, 10 Dead
LOWER DIR: At least 10 people died from a mysterious fever in several areas of Adenzai tehsil in Lower Dir district. According to local sources, the deaths were reported in Bremki, Shadam and Shorshang areas of Union Councils Asbanr and Khaniur during the past two weeks. They said that dozens
Mardan to Host International AI Conference
MARDAN: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Mardan is set to host the second International Conference on the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2026) on October 13 and 14. The two-day conference will bring together researchers, academics, industry professionals, practitioners and policymakers to discuss the latest developments and future
Peshawar’s History to Come Alive After Dark
PESHAWAR: The University of Peshawar is organising the fourth chapter of its “Night Steps Through History” programme on October 13 to explore the city’s historical sites after dark. The event, titled “Discovering Peshawar After Dark,” is being organised by the university’s Department of Archaeology, Tourism and Hotel Management in collaboration
