Sorab: 18 Militants, 3 Civilians Killed After IED Vehicle Blast, ISPR Says
QUETTA: Eighteen militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in separate incidents in Balochistan’s Sorab district after an explosives-laden vehicle detonated prematurely, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the military’s media wing, militants were preparing an explosives-laden vehicle on the morning of August 12, 2026, when it
Operation Radul Fitna:22 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan IBOs
QUETTA: Security forces continued Operation Radul Fitna 3 in different areas of Balochistan on August 12, 2026, killing 22 terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations. According to security sources, on the basis of credible information about the presence of terrorists, an IBO was conducted in Rodenjo Cross, Kalat. Five terrorists
Population Welfare department Peshawar announces Independence Day celebrations across district
PESHAWAR: District Population Welfare Officer Peshawar Sami Ullah Khan Khail directed that special Independence Day celebrations be organized at all Family Welfare Centres across the district in connection with Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day. A monthly performance review meeting of Family Welfare Counsellors, Field Technical Officers, and In-Charges of all Family
KP cabinet meeting rescheduled to 2:00 PM Today, key decisions on Education, Health expected
PESHAWAR: The 56th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet will now be held at 2 PM today at the Cabinet Room of the Civil Secretariat, Peshawar, under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. The meeting was earlier scheduled for 12 PM. Several important policy, administrative, education, health and development
Cylinder vendors blame Airport Police for Rs 10,000 Extortion
ISLAMABAD:Gas cylinder vendors in Islamabad’s areas have accused personnel of Airport Police Station of taking Rs 10,000 in extortion. The vendors said that police officials stopped them during routine checks and allegedly demanded money without any legal reason. They claimed the practice is affecting their business and creating problems for
University of Peshawar merges departments to cut costs amid financial crisis
PESHAWAR:The University of Peshawar has introduced a new austerity program and merged several teaching departments with low enrollment and similar subjects to address the ongoing financial crisis. The decision was made by the Academic Council on the basis of a report submitted by a merger committee. The merged departments will
Iran’s ballistic missile production levels exceed deployment rate: IRGC chief commander’s advisor
Senior advisor to the chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s production of ballistic missiles and drones exceeds the rate at which the Islamic Republic deploys the hardware. “We produce ballistic missiles at a rate exceeding the one at which they are deployed, and deliver them
KP Police capacity strengthened with new APCs
PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police’s operational capacity received a major boost on Tuesday as billions of rupees worth of modern armored vehicles, APCs, forklifts, single and double cabin vehicles and motorcycles were handed over to various districts and police units. The ceremony was held at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines Peshawar where
Heavy rain lashes Islamabad and Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rain lashed the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Wednesday inundating low-lying areas, flooding main roads. The downpour began early in the morning and continued for several hours. Residents of low-lying areas remained busy draining water from their houses. According to the Meteorological Department, Rawalpindi received 103mm
KP makes rainwater harvesting mandatory in government buildings
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to make rainwater harvesting systems mandatory in government buildings to prevent rainwater from going to waste and make it available for reuse. According to official documents, all government departments have been directed to ensure the installation of systems for collecting and utilising rainwater
