High-Level Moot Recommends New Provinces
ISLAMABAD: To cope with the prevailing security problems and administrative issues being faced by the country, a high-level moot on Thursday called for more provinces in the country. The demand came from a high-level security meeting that said it is the need of the hour for a stable and peaceful
KP Appoints 10 New Law Officers
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Thursday appointed 10 new law officers in the Advocate General’s Office to make legal affairs more effective and strengthen the prosecution of government cases. An official notification issued here said that Alam Khan Andinzai, Sehrish Munawar and Saif-ur-Rehman have been appointed as Additional Advocate General,
Internet Starts Returning to AJK’s Mirpur
MIRPUR: The internet service started resuming in Mirpur division and its adjoining areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday after a 45-day disruption. The suspension of internet service in Mirpur division affected residents, businesses and routine communication in the area. The restoration comes as AJK prepares for the
Pakistan Slams Amnesty Report, Rejects Allegations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected Amnesty International’s recent report on civilian casualties in Kabul, Afghanistan, adding that the attacks were based on credible intelligence and only targeted a military drone workshop and weapons cache inside Camp Phoenix. Pakistan said that Amnesty’s report is based solely on the claims and one-sided
S&P Global Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating to ‘B’
KARACGI: In a positive development, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, citing improvements in the country’s external position and gradual macroeconomic stabilization. The agency has maintained Pakistan’s short-term credit rating at ‘B’ and upgraded its transfer and convertibility rating
Security Forces Kill Six Militants in Mastung
QUETTA: At least six more terrorists of Fitna-ul-Hindustan were killed on Thursday at Mastung in Balochistan. Security sources said that an intelligence-based operation continued successfully in Balochistan and six more terrorists were killed during the operation at Khad Kocha area of Mastung. They said that during the effective operation based
Pakistan Women Beat Sri Lanka by Five Wickets
COLOMBO: Pakistan women’s cricket team on Thursday outclassed hosts Sri Lanka by five wickets in the first one-day international of the three-match series played at Hambantota. The host team set a target of 211 runs to win in the allotted 50 overs,Pakistan’s bowlers kept the scoring under control with a
Pakistan and England ODI series schedule announced
Pakistan will tour England in 2027 to play a series of five One-Day Internationals. The five ODIs will be played in Southampton, Manchester, Leeds, Chester-le-Street and Cardiff from May 15 to 26, 2027. Pakistan cricket team to tour West Indies, schedule for Test series announced The first ODI of the
Significant drop in gold price, check latest rates here
After a drop in the global bullion market, gold prices also dropped in the local market by Rs 1800 per Tola of 24 Karat. The effects of the decline in gold prices in the global market have also been seen in Pakistan’s bullion market, where a significant drop in gold
Mastung killing seen as part of conspiracy to target judiciary
Security officials claimed that the killing of Session Judge Abdul Hakim Kakar and his bodyguard is part of a broader pattern aimed at spreading fear and destabilizing the province. The targeted killing of a member of the judiciary indicates that militant elements are now directly targeting state institutions. The incident
