Afghan Taliban rise white flag after Pakistan destroys their post
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army targeted the Nargasar Post in Khost, Afghanistan, where a tank stationed at the fifth tank position was destroyed along with its crew. Security sources confirmed that several Taliban and Khawarij militants inside the tank were killed, and the posts were subsequently abandoned by the remaining forces.
Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate amid rising Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
ISLAMABAD: The head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has said that he is ready once again to be a mediator in the conflict, based on the fact that he has worked in the same direction in the past, and has no problem repeating the same process. At a
UN General Assembly elects Pakistan to Human Rights Council with strong mandate
The United Nations General Assembly today has elected Pakistan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three-year term, commencing on 1 January 2026. Pakistan secured its seat with a resounding majority of 178 votes. This election to the Council marks the sixth time Pakistan has been chosen
Govt bans sale of Tobacco near educational institutions, public parks
ABBOTTABAD: The government has imposed a ban on Tobacco sales near educational institutions and public parks in order to make the public places drug-free and safe for citizens and students. Meeting of the Divisional Implementation and Monitoring Committee on Tobacco Control Held Under the Chairmanship of Commissioner Hazara Division, Fayaz
Pak Army responds strongly after unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban, Khawarij group in Kurram
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army strongly responded and destroyed several security posts of the Afghan Taliban, followed by unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban forces and members of the militant group referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij” along the Pak-Afghan border in the Kurram district. According to security sources, the exchange began when
Dengue situation worsens in KP with 3,000 cases reported
Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Another patient has died from dengue fever in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), bringing the total number of deaths in the province this year to two. According to the health department, the latest victim was from Mardan. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department reported that over 100 new cases of
KP govt to establish eight schools in five districts using light-gauge structure design
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to establish eight schools in different districts of the province using light-gauge structure design to improve the quality of construction. A meeting of the Construction and Works Department was convened under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah. The
Two injured in clash between student groups at Islamia College Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A clash erupted between two student organisations at Islamia College Peshawar on Tuesday, reportedly over a political issue. According to the police, the altercation resulted in injuries to two students, who were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Their condition is said to be stable. Law
Junaid Akbar expresses gratitude to Chief Justice for constitution-based verdict
PESHAWAR: The President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Junaid Akbar, expressed his gratitude to Allah and the Chief Justice for deciding in accordance with the Constitution. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, he stated that PTI has engaged in a political and constitutional struggle, maintaining full faith in the
Peshawar High Court announces verdict in KP Chief Minister oath case
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) announced its reserved verdict on Tuesday regarding the oath-taking ceremony of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The court directed Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, to administer the oath to the newly elected chief minister tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 PM. While announcing the reserved
