Pakistan, Indonesia explore enhanced defence cooperation at GHQ meeting
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics, and exploration of avenues
12 Corps Commander, GOC 33 division hold outreach with Basima city locals
Commander 12 Corps, along with GOC 33 Division, visited Basima City in Balochistan on Monday and engaged with local stakeholders, including traders, teachers, notables, and youth. According to a statement issued on Monday, during the visit, the commander highlighted ongoing development projects in coordination with the civil administration aimed at
Sohail Afridi’s remarks on Afghanistan terrorism ‘shameful, disloyal to Pakistan: Umar Cheema
ISLAMABAD: Senior investigative journalist Umar Cheema on Monday strongly criticised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi for seeking proof of terrorism originating from Afghanistan, calling the statement “frivolous, irresponsible and dangerous” for national security. In a TV show, Mr Cheema stated he found it hard to believe that such
Pakistan to showcase mining sector at future minerals forum in Riyadh
Pakistan’s Minister of Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Mali,k to represent Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources from the 13th – 15th of January. The Pakistan delegation, led by Minister Malik, includes key policymakers, heads of state-owned entities, private sector
Electricity costs push 38% of population to limit usage: KP Finance Adviser
PESHAWAR: Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, has issued an important statement regarding electricity usage in the country. He said that during Imran Khan’s government, people used electricity freely and were not worried about electricity bills under the PTI founder’s government. In a statement issued by
Govt writ ‘nowhere to be seen’ in KP as insecurity forces Tirah migration: ANP
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Sunday said that the government’s writ was “nowhere to be seen” in the province, alleging that worsening security had forced people to migrate even from Tirah, the native district of the chief minister. Addressing a joining ceremony in
Malakand division trade federation announces protest movement against FBR
By: Shahzad Naveed SWAT: Malakand Division Trades Federation and Swat Business Community on Monday announced a full-scale protest movement against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) cashing pay orders of mills established in FATA and PATA areas. While holding a press conference at Swat Press Club, Malakand Division Trades Federation
Prominent TikToker gunned down in Sawabi
SWABI: Unknown motorcyclists opened fire and killed famous TikToker Rizwana alias Haseena at the Khado Ghazi area on Monday. According to police sources, the victim, Rizwana, who was known as ‘Haseena’ on social media, was going to her area when armed suspects ambushed her and opened fire on her indiscriminately,
Five police personnel martyred in Tank blast
Five police personnel were martyred when an improvised explosive device(IED)exploded near an armoured vehicle of the Police near Gomal Bazar police station in Tank. According to the police, the vehicle was destroyed in the explosion when it was passing through the area for routine patrolling. The security situation in Tank
Security briefing controversy: A conflict of mandate and narrative
PESHAWAR: A brewing controversy has emerged over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s reported outreach to the 11 Corps for a direct security briefing, a move that critics and federal authorities are labeling as a “theatrical” departure from established state procedures. The core of the friction lies in the chain of command.
