CTD team comes under attack in Bannu, militant commander killed
PESHAWAR : A Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team was ambushed by militants in Bannu on Sunday, leading to a gun battle in which a key militant commander was killed. According to CTD officials, the investigative team was on its way to identify the crime scene related to an attack on the Assistant Commissioner of North […]
Gohar rejects Sher Afzal’s claims about Aleema Khan
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has rejected claims made by former PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat regarding Aleema Khan allegedly seeking the party chairmanship or asking him to step down. Speaking to the media, Barrister Gohar termed Sher Afzal Marwat’s recent television remarks as “disappointing.” He said he had previously […]
Ali Amin Gandapur indicted in audio leak case, arrest warrant cancelled
ISLAMABAD : During the hearing of the audio leak case at the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad, Ali Amin Gandapur appeared in court, leading to the cancellation of his arrest warrant and the termination of proceedings against him as a proclaimed offender. The hearing was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Nasr Minallah […]
Azma slams KP govt for not announcing Ramazan relief package
LAHORE :Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government for failing to announce its Ramazan relief package. She emphasized that while the KP government has yet to take action, Punjab has been successfully distributing the “Ramazan Negahban Package” based on merit, ensuring that aid reaches eligible individuals at their doorsteps. In […]
Sindh Assembly passes resolution declaring Karachi integral part of province
KARACHI:The Sindh Assembly on Saturday passed a resolution firmly rejecting any move to carve out Karachi as a separate province, declaring the city an integral part of Sindh. The resolution was tabled by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, who condemned what he described as divisive statements advocating the breakup of Sindh or the detachment of […]
Aleema Khan causing damage to PTI: Marwat
ISLAMABAD : Former Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and MNA Sher Afzal Marwat has said that Aleema Khan caused irreparable damage to the PTI. Speaking on Dunya News programme “Tonight with Samar Abbas,” Sher Afzal said Aleema Khan mobilised the social media brigade against him, adding she can go to court against him if she wants. He said […]
Court upholds arrest warrants against KP CM Sohail Afridi
ISLAMABAD (APP) – The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Saturday upheld the arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi in a case linked to alleged misleading accusations against state institutions. The court noted that the accused was absent and had not been produced despite earlier directions, leading to further delay […]
Pakistan, UK agree to further strengthen bilateral cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting. During the meeting, Dar thanked the British foreign secretary for convening an important session on Palestine. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the two leaders conducted a detailed review of […]
Child dead, four burnt in Karachi flat fire after cylinder blast
KARACHI : A child was dead and four others sustained burns after a fire erupted in a flat due to an explosion of gas cylinder, Dunya News reported here on Saturday. The fire erupted after a massive explosion in a flat in North Nazimabad near Haidery. According to an initial report, a child was dead and […]
Lt Colonel among two personnel martyred in Bannu attack: ISPR
RAWALPIDI: Two soldiers were martyred when a convoy of the security forces was targeted by terrorists in Bannu while an intelligence based operation was being conducted on reported presence of Indian-sponsored terrorists, including a suicide bomber. A vehicle borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design to target innocent civilians/ […]