Afghan FM calls on Pakistan to open Wagah border
DELHI: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called on Pakistan’s government to open the Wagah border for trade between Afghanistan and India. Addressing a news conference in Delhi, India, on Friday, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called on Pakistan to open the Wagah border for Afghan traders
7.3 million children to be vaccinated during KP anti-polio drive
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Task Force on Polio Eradication on Friday launched an anti-polio drive targeting over 7.3 million children under the age of five to be vaccinated across the province in two phases. The meeting of the Provincial Task Force on Polio Eradication was held on Friday under the chairmanship
Gold prices drop sharply as silver hits record high
Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Friday in tandem with a downturn in the international market, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association said that the price of 24-carat gold per tola decreased by Rs 4,578, after which it
Punjab school closure announced for tomorrow
RAWALPINDI: The All Pakistan Private Schools Federation announced that all private schools will remain closed tomorrow, Saturday, across Punjab province due to the deteriorating security situation following the Tehreek-i-Labaik protest. Private schools in Punjab and Islamabad will be closed tomorrow due to security concerns, as announced by the All Pakistan
70% of terror Attacks occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: DG ISPR
PESHAWAR: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Friday that 70 per cent of terror attacks occurred alone in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and poor governance in the province has fueled terrorism in the province. During a news conference in Peshawar, the DG ISPR
DG ISPR highlights presence of terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: Director General Inter Services Public Relations(ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said that terrorist safe havens are in Afghanistan, and the Pakistan army is fully equipped to root out the menace of terrorism from the country. Addressing a Press Conference in Peshawar Corps Headquarters, DG ISPR said that through
Swedish Academy of Science announces Nobel Peace Prize
The Swedish Academy of Science has announced the Nobel Peace Prize, nominating a woman political activist from Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado. Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is “a brave and committed champion of peace who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the committee said in
Police recovers three dead bodies of peace committee members
PESHAWAR: Police have recovered three dead bodies of local peace committee elders near Marwat Canal Road in the Bakakhel area of Bannu. According to initial information, three people were abducted by unknown armed men from Peepal Bazaar two days ago. Late at night, armed men killed the three leaders, including
Koki Khel tribe condemns Atta Tarar’s statement against nominated CM Sohail Afridi
KHYBER: Tribal elders of the Koki Khel tribe have announced their full support for the nominated Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, and have strongly condemned the controversial statement of Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar. Addressing a crowded press conference held at Jamrud Press Club, Malik Haji
Lawyer Shabbir Gaggiani moves PHC against suspension of his license
PESHAWAR: Lawyer Shabbir Hussain Gaggiani files a petition in Peshawar High Court(PHC) against the suspension of his license by the Pakistan Bar Council. “My license was suspended after appearing in the bail application of Charsadda SHO Bahramand Shah”, Shabbir Hussain Gaggiani informed the court through his writ petition. Hearing on the
