Rallies held across KP in solidarity with security forces amid Pak-Afghan border tensions
PESHAWAR: People in the different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday expressed their solidarity with the Security Forces amid tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan across the Pak-Afghan border, which resulted in losses on both sides of the border. Rallies were held in multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Swat, Charsadda,
Nomination papers accepted for KP Chief Minister race
By: Kashifuddin Syed PESHAWAR: The nomination papers filed by the candidates from the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and other opposition parties for the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa slot were accepted on Sunday. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s seat had fallen vacant after the PTI’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, tendered his
Earthquake tremors felt in parts of Swat
By: Shahazad Naveed SWAT: The Earthquake tremors were felt in different parts of the Swat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday afternoon. However, no damages have been reported as yet. According to the local people, the earthquake tremors were felt in Mingora, Charbagh, Barikot, Kabal, Bahrain, and Khwazkhela in other
Pak Army destroys key Taliban camp in Spin Boldak near Chaman border
CHAMAN: The Pakistan Army launched a strong retaliatory operation against the Afghan Taliban in response to unprovoked aggression along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, as confirmed by security sources. According to officials, Pakistani forces targeted and destroyed a major Taliban stronghold known as the Ismatullah Karar Camp in Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak region
Chaman, Torkham borders closed amid Pak-Afghan escalating tensions
KHYBER: Amid renewed clashes and escalating tensions between Pakistani and Afghan forces, both the Chaman and Torkham border crossings have been closed for trade and pedestrian movement from both sides. Sources confirmed that all travel and cargo operations at the Torkham border have been halted, with trucks redirected to Landi
PTI seeks JUI support for unopposed election of KP chief minister
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has decided to intensify its engagement with the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) ahead of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister election. According to party sources, PTI leaders are scheduled to hold another round of talks with JUI officials today to seek their support in the upcoming
K-P chief minister election: who will be opposition’s candidate?
PESHAWAR: The process to elect a new chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) began today (on Sunday), following the resignation of former CM Ali Amin Gandapur. According to the Assembly Secretariat, candidates have been asked to submit their nomination papers by 3 PM today at the office of the Speaker
President, PM condemn Afghan aggression; praise army’s swift response
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday strongly condemned Afghanistan’s unprovoked aggression along multiple border areas, vowing that Pakistan will safeguard its national security and territorial integrity at all costs. PM Shehbaz lauded the Pakistan Army’s swift and professional response, which reportedly led to the
All motorways from Lahore opened; twin cities roads still closed
LAHORE: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced on Sunday that all motorways from Lahore have been reopened for traffic, providing relief to commuters following days of disruption caused by ongoing protests. However, officials confirmed that in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, several key roads remain closed for the third consecutive day
WTC 2025: Pakistan opt to bat against South Africa
LAHORE: Pakistan began their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign on Sunday, winning the toss and opting to bat first in the opening Test of the two-match series against defending champions South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The South African side is touring Pakistan for a full-format series. The
