Shocking details emerg in Dr Warda case
ABBOTTABAD: More details have emerged about the slain Dr Warda murder case on Thursday, as police found that Rs 3 million was paid to the hired killers for committing the crime. According to DPO Abbottabad Haroon Rashid, the accused was paid Rs 3 million for committing the crime, which creates
Student found dead at Peshawar University campus
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: A second-year student of the Jinnah College at Peshawar University mysteriously died at the University premises on Thursday morning. Police said that the daughter of Khalid Khan, a second-year student, suddenly fell ill and was taken to Khyber Teaching Hospital in an unconscious state, where
Only 168bn released, Rs 532bn pending with centre: Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that only Rs 168 billion have been released to KP by the centre, and Rs 532 billion are still due with it, but they are using delaying tactics. According to a statement, KP Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi paid
Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
ISLAMABAD: The Field General Court Martial on Thursday sentenced former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years imprisonment on different charges, including engaging in political activities. According to a statement issued by the military media wing, Inter Services of Public Relations (ISPR), the Process of Field General Court Martial was
Pakistan secures $1.2bn IMF tranche, confirms SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received approximately US$1.2 billion through the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs. According to a statement on the SBP’s website, the IMF Executive Board completed its second review under the EFF during a meeting held on December
Search continues for 12 passengers after van plunges into river in AJK
AZAD KASHMIR: A van carrying sixteen passengers met a tragic incident in the Azad Pattan, Sundhoti district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The search operation is continuing as 12 passengers are missing after the van plunged into the river. According to the police official, the incident took place in the
Tragedy strikes as female teachers targeted in Charsadda
By: Alaf Khan Shepraw CHARSADDA: Two female teachers were killed when they were attacked by unknown assailants in the Parang area of district Charsadda here on Thursday. According to the police, two female teachers were on their way to the government high school Shahpasand when they came under attack. As
Peshawar–Islamabad and Lahore Motorways: Latest Traffic Updates
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police on Thursday said that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad and Islamabad-Lahore, have been reopened for all types of traffic. Motorways were closed due to dense fog last night. According to the motorway police spokesperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened
Asim Iftikhar warns: Afghanistan must act against TTP or Pakistan will take action
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar has said that the nation might respond against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stationed in Afghanistan if the Taliban administration fails to act against them. While addressing the UN Asim Iftikhar disclosed that 6,000 TTP fighters are active in Afghanistan,
40,000 Rupees prize bond winners announced: Who are the lucky ones?
SIALKOT: The State Bank of Pakistan has unveiled the winners of the 40,000 Rupees prize bond, disclosing the names of those lucky recipients set to receive substantial life-altering sums. The outcome of the premium prize bond draw was announced today in Sialkot, an awaited occasion, for investors and prize bond
