Three Key TTP Leaders Had Links to Fazlur Rehman’s Party, Claims Senior Journalist Aqeel Yousafzai
PESHAWAR: Senior journalist Aqeel Ahmad Yousafzai has claimed that three prominent leaders of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had previously been associated with the political party of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Speaking about the backgrounds of key TTP figures, Aqeel Yousafzai claimed that former TTP chief Baitullah
Pakistan’s D-248 Drone Has 3,000-Kilometre Range: Mario Nawfal Makes Major Claim
ISLAMABAD: A new long-range drone reportedly capable of travelling up to 3,000 kilometres has drawn attention to Pakistan’s expanding drone and unmanned warfare capabilities. Senior analyst Mansoor Ali Khan, during his podcast, referred to a video by US journalist Mario Nawfal, who claimed that Pakistan has developed a new D-248
BISP Vehicles Consume Over 810,000 Litres of Fuel in Five Years
ISLAMABAD: The vehicles being used by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have consumed more than 810,000 litres of fuel in the past five years, according to documents presented before the Parliament. The documents reveal that 75 vehicles are currently being used by BISP at its headquarters and regional offices.
CM KP Calls Meeting to Discuss Long March Strategy
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has called a high-level consultative meeting in Peshawar to review preparations for the upcoming anti-government long march scheduled for September 27. The Chief Minister will chair the meeting to finalize the strategy for the planned protest march toward Islamabad. The PTI’s Senators, members
Four Members of Interprovincial Dacoit Gang Killed
PESHAWAR: At least four suspected members of an alleged interprovincial dacoit-gang wanted by police in three provinces and Islamabad were killed in a police encounter in Peshawar’s Yakatoot area, while two others managed to escape. According to the CCPO Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed the suspects killed in the encounter were
Big News for Peshawar Commuters—More BRT Buses Arrive
PESHAWAR: To address the shortage of buses on the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has purchased 50 more buses at a cost of Rs2.139 billion. The BRT total fleet reached to 296 buses. As per media reports, KP Finance Adviser Muzzammil Aslam said thta of
Pakistan to Assume SCO Chairmanship—But When?
ISLAMABAD: In order to assume the rotating chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the 2026–27 term, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Kyrgyz capital Bishkek (tomorrow) Monday to attend the organisation’s Council of Heads of State summit. Pakistan will formally take over the SCO chairmanship at the
Coach-Dumper Collision Leaves 4 Dead, 7 Injured on Swat Motorway
MALAKAND: At least four people died and seven other seriously injured on Sunday as a result of collision between a passenger flying coach and a dumper truck near Tunnel No. 3 on the Swat Motorway. According to a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Malakand, medical teams and ambulances immediately rushed to
PIMS Tragedy: Suspended Officials Notified, New Officials Appointed
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed National Institutes of Health (NIH) Executive Director Dr Muhammad Salman as the Executive Director of the PIMS for a three-year term, following the suspension of the hospital’s Grade-21 Executive Director, Professor Dr Rana Imran Sikandar. A notification has been issued regarding the administrative changes
Can AI Help Protect Lives, Promote Peace? KP Conference to Explore
PESHAWAR: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly finds its way into healthcare, security, education and everyday life, researchers and experts will set to gather in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discuss how the technology can be used for a safer and more peaceful world. In this connection, the 8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference
