Trump revisits India-Pakistan tensions, claims 7 Indian jets shot down
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump again brought up the severity of the India-Pakistan conflict and, astonishingly, the loss of seven Indian jet fighters during the recent fight. During the Oval Office media interaction, in Trump’s view, he had cut short eight wars, and India, and Pakistan could have been one
Imran Khan’s approval remains key to finalizing provincial cabinet
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has started negotiations about the provincial cabinet. Nonetheless, the final approval of the cabinet members is going to be given by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan. According to reports, CM Sohail Afridi will be the one
Smog returns to Lahore and Peshawar, Air Quality deteriorates
PESHAWAR: The smog has reappeared with its usual intensity in many localities of Lahore and Peshawar, with the highest drop in air quality and health warnings for the residents were issued. Lahore’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) hit a dangerous level of 209, with some areas going beyond that. To
No mercy for terrorists, Sanaullah vows retaliation against Afghan Taliban and militants
ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah, the political adviser of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has announced that the country will treat the terrorists harshly without exception. During a program on a private news channel, Sanaullah was very outspoken in his criticism of the Taliban by accusing them of declaring war on Pakistan
Khawaja Asif accuses Afghan Taliban of acting as India’s proxy, warns of retaliation
ISLAMABAD: The Defence Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Asif, has accused the Taliban of acting as India’s proxy and warned that if the violence continues, Pakistan will react. While talking to a private news channel, Khawaja Asif stated that a 48‑hour truce was observed between Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, he suggested
Taliban leadership rift deepens as Haqqani takes aim at fellow leaders
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani has openly attacked the unnamed Taliban leaders who were presumably the cause of his dissatisfaction for taking credit for the victory and return to power in Afghanistan, thus creating even larger rifts in the already divided government. The internal quarrels among Taliban rulers have
Petrol prices dropped for next 15 days
ISLAMABAD: The government has decreased the petrol prices for the next 15 days. The Petrol price dropped by Rs 5.66, and Diesel prices were slashed by Rs 1.39. The Finance Ministry on Wednesday issued a notification, stating “petroleum product prices have decreased for the next two weeks to provide relief
State Minister’s house attacked with hand grenade in Bajaur
By: Muhammad Abbas BAJAUR: Federal Minister of State Mubarak Zeb Khan’s house in Bajaur was attacked with a hand grenade by unknown individuals. The grenade exploded, causing significant damage to a vehicle parked outside, but fortunately, there were no casualties. Upon receiving reports of the incident, a large contingent of
Newly elected Chief Minister Sohail Afridi decides to meet Imran Khan
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: Newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has decided to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan immediately after taking the oath of office. The Chief Minister has decided to go to Adiala Jail tomorrow, October 16, where he will meet the
FPSC announces CSS final results
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced the final results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2024. According to the data released by the Federal Public Service Commission on Wednesday, 15,602 candidates participated in the written examination this year, out of which only 397 candidates were declared successful
