PM Shehbaz Says Makkah Defence Pact Aims to Promote Regional Peace and Prosperity
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is not aimed at aggression against any country but at promoting peace, security and prosperity in the region. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had entered
Aimal Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’ Over Any Move to Divide KP
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) Central President Senator Aimal Wali Khan has warned that any attempt to alter the constitutional status, geographical boundaries or administrative identity of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would have serious consequences. Addressing the issue of possible changes to the province’s territorial or administrative structure, Aimal Wali Khan said
Nimra Khan’s Second Marriage Ends Within Weeks? Momal Khalid Breaks Silence
KARACHI: Actress Momal Khalid has reacted to reports about the end of fellow actress Nimra Khan’s second marriage, criticising her former husband and confirming the couple’s separation. In a message shared on social media, Momal Khalid said marriage was a major commitment and responsibility that should be taken seriously. She
KP Anti-Corruption Director Appointment Sparks Fresh Controversy
PESHAWAR: The appointment of a new director of the Anti-Corruption Establishment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remains embroiled in controversy, with the newly appointed officer yet to assume charge nearly 10 days after his posting. According to sources, the KP government appointed PMS officer Dr Mohsin Habib as Director Anti-Corruption after
August 14 Alert: Peshawar Issues New Restrictions—Here’s What’s Banned
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar District administration has announced a total ban on the buying and selling of air horns, toy pistols and firecrackers before August 14 for the purpose of maintaining public safety and law and order. In a notification issued by the District administration, it has been notified that the
PHC Down to 17 Working Judges Amid 34,450 Pending Cases
PESHAWAR: The number of working judges at the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has fallen to 17 following a delay in the issuance of a notification for the permanent appointment of four judges, while the court continues to face a growing backlog of cases. According to sources, the Judicial Commission of
PHC Stops Deportation of Two Afghan Journalists
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has barred the authorities from deporting two Afghan journalists from Pakistan and directed the federal government to determine their cases within 60 days. The court issued a written judgment on petitions filed by Afghan journalists Syed Ehsanullah Salehi and Syed Munir Ahmad, who are
Gold prices increased in local bullion market
The price of gold in the global and local markets increased for the fifth consecutive day. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of gold per tola in the local market increased by Rs 800, after which the new price became Rs 4 lakh 57 thousand 336. Similarly,
CNN’s “ Blackout” narratives on Imran Khan, facts tell a different story
The Pakistani media utterly refuted the claims of CNN and said that before amplifying claims of a “7-month communications blackout”, CNN should answer one basic question: how does a prisoner supposedly cut off from everyone record 198 interviews involving 900 plus visitors? Those visitors reportedly included family, lawyers of choice
Basant 2027 dates released
Punjab is set to celebrate Basant 2027 in January, with the festival expected to be held before the start of Ramadan. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on the evening of Sunday, February 7, with the first day of fasting likely to fall on Monday, February 8. As a result,
