Sherpao condemns KP CM’s remarks against Pakistan Army
PESHAWAR: Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, the leader of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), reacted to the unexpected and shocking verbal attack of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on the Pakistan Army, saying that this kind of talk could cause the rise of religious feelings and sectarian violence. In his
Rawalpindi cricket series: traffic advisory, alternate routes
ISLAMABAD: During the One-Day matches and the Tri-Nation Cricket Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Islamabad traffic police set traffic advisories and alternate routes, and cricket teams will be moving between Islamabad and the stadium. To ensure smooth traffic flow, over 300 officers from the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will be
Pakistan’s culture under one umbrella, Annual Lok Mela begins in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is once again set to dazzle with the colours, sounds, and spirit of Pakistan’s cultural diversity. Annual Lok Mela begins in Islamabad. Lok Mela 2025 begins to celebrate the richness of Pakistan’s cultural heritage on Friday, November 7. This year’s festival holds special significance as it marks 50
Pakistan defeats South Africa for first time in home-ground ODI series
FAISLABAD: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the third one-day international series (ODI), for the first time on home ground, successfully clinching the three-match series. In the match held in Faisalabad, Pakistan achieved the target of 144 runs set by South Africa in just 25.1 overs for the
KP Govt plans reforms in sections of maintenance of public order ordinance
PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi focused on the 3 MPOs, 16 MPOs, and Section 144. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasized that every law has its positive and negative aspects, and they must not be used for political pressure or
NADRA offices nationwide shut down: official announcement
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that its offices across the country will be closed for one day. According to an official statement, NADRA will observe a public holiday declared by the federal government and will remain closed on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in observance of Allama
Peace can achieve through jirga, dialogue system: Siraj ul Haq
CHARSADDA: Former central ameer of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan, Siraj ul Haq, addresses a press conference in Charsadda on Saturday. He emphasized that war is not a solution to any problem; peace can be achieved through the jirga and dialogue systems. Siraj ul Haq stated that a war between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Gold prices drop again, globally and locally
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices have once again decreased in both the global and local markets after three days. According to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellery Association, the price of 24-carat gold fell by Rs 600 per tola, bringing it to Rs 422,462. Additionally, 10 grams of gold
PPP aims for sovereign, economically stable provinces: Humayun Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Secretary General of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muhammad Humayun Khan, has stated that the party envisions sovereign and economically stable provinces. During a recent meeting, he emphasized that the PPP aims to strengthen the provinces. Humayun Khan expressed that the PPP has clearly outlined its position on the
Role of Commander Defence Forces after Proposed 27th Amendment
The primary purpose of appointing commander defence forces CDF is to activate a cohesive and multidimensional defence strategy as per changing character of warfare, in which land strategy maintains imminence in Pakistan’s context In Pakistan the land strategy holds primacy and remains the core of our defence policy due to
