Attack on JUI‑S provincial chief’s car in Hangu, investigation underway
HANGU (Syed Fakhr Kaka Khel): Unknown assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Maulana Abdul Wahid Khatib, the Provincial Amir of Jamiat Ulema Islam (S), in the Darsmand area of Hangu district. According to police, two of Maulana Khatib’s grandsons, aged 6 and 8, were injured in the attack. Fortunately,
Pakistan Defeats Australia in Second T20
Pakistan achieved a historic victory by defeating Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I match held in Lahore. Australia struggled to chase down the target of 199 runs set by Pakistan, folding for just 108 runs in only 15.4 overs. Cameron was the highest scorer for the Australian team,
Talat Hussain cautions PTI’s street protests may aid terror networks
Journalist Syed Talat Hussain cautioned that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) planned nationwide protests could create an environment conducive to terrorist activity, at a time when security forces are engaged in intensified counterterrorism operations. In a post on X, he said that as PTI prepares for countrywide demonstrations, militant groups appear
OGRA announces hike in LPG rates for February
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification regarding the new prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for February. According to the notification, the price of LPG has increased by Rs 6.37 per kilogram, bringing the new price to Rs 184.79 per kilogram. Consequently, the
AJK president barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry passes away
Quaid-e-Kashmir and President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, passed away in Islamabad after a prolonged illness at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by Media Advisor Kamal Haider. The funeral prayers for the deceased will be held tomorrow, Sunday, at 3 PM in his
Bara political alliance jirga seeks probe of political interference in Tirah affectees’ registration
The Bara Political Alliance has concluded an important jirga regarding the Tirah issue, which was held at the request of tribal elders and representatives from the area. The meeting aimed to address the ongoing situation caused by the provincial government’s mismanagement. During the jirga, participants criticized the provincial government for
Explosion hits residential buildings in Iran’s Bandar Abbas: Irani Media
TEHRAN, IRAN: An explosion occurred at a building in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, located on the Gulf coast, according to state media. The cause of the blast is currently unknown. State television of Iran reported that the explosion took place in an eight-storey building, destroying two floors along
Met office predicts heavy rain, snowfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department predicted heavy rain and snowfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan from today until February 3. The Meteorological Department has announced that another western weather system is entering northern Balochistan from Iran, which is likely to bring rain and snowfall to various areas. Rain is expected
At least 67 militants gunned down in ongoing Balochistan operation, security sources
BALOCHISTAN: Security sources confirmed the number of terrorists eliminated in the ongoing operation against Fitna-ul-Hindustan has now reached 67. Previously, 41 terrorists were killed in Panjgur and Shaaban over the last two days, bringing the total count of terrorists killed in Balochistan to 108. In the fight against this brutality,
Good news for students, Kohat Board announces Intermediate results date
KOHAT: The Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Kohat has announced the date of declaration of Intermediate Annual II 2025 results. Good news for all the students that the results of this year’s exams will be released on February 2, 2026 at 12 noon on the official website of
