Blogs – Pakistan Affairs

18 Aug, 26

Balochistan flood project ‘downgraded’ by World Bank over housing cap

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has formally downgraded implementation progress on a $245 million flood rehabilitation project in Balochistan to ‘moderately unsatisfactory’, mainly after the government decided to cap beneficiary coverage for resilient housing. “Progress remains uneven and continues to affect implementation,” said the Washington-based multilateral lending agency in its public disclosure, dated Aug 12, on […]

18 Aug, 26

Over 9 terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: state media

QUETTA: Security forces have killed more than nine terrorists in intelligence-based operations (IBO) in Balochistan, state media reported on Tuesday. The operations were conducted in Ziarat, Harnai and Surab under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna 3, according to Pakistan TV, which said that arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security […]

18 Aug, 26

Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi allowed to meet him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail

RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, was allowed entry into Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail on Tuesday after the Supreme Court ruled that the PTI founder be allowed weekly meetings with his family. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million […]

15 Aug, 26

Islamabad police get 30 new vehicles ending 14-year wait

ISLAMABAD: After a gap of 14 years, 27 police stations in the federal capital were provided 30 new vehicles on Saturday to improve response time and mobility. According to a statement issued by the interior ministry, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry handed over the keys to Islamabad police […]

15 Aug, 26

Polling concludes at 23 polling stations in 2 constituencies of AJK’s Bagh district

Polling has concluded at 23 stations in two constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Bagh district, having begun at 8am on Saturday. The AJK Election Commission earlier said polling was ongoing without any reports of violence, but the turnout in both constituencies was negligible. In the third phase of polling on Monday, PPP’s Sardar […]

15 Aug, 26

Police in Karak thwart quadcopter attacks during Independence Day events

Police in Karak said anti-drone guns and drone locators helped foil multiple quadcopter attacks during Independence Day celebrations. Three policemen sustained minor injuries in one blast and were later discharged after first aid. KARAK: Police in Karak said they used anti-drone equipment to stop several quadcopters allegedly deployed by terrorists to target personnel during Independence […]

13 Aug, 26

High-profile terrorist commander killed in Bannu IBO: DPO

PESHAWAR: A highly wanted terrorist commander was killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the Bannu police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), the district police confirmed on Thursday. Bannu’s District Police Officer (DPO) Captain (retd) Muhammad Furqan Bilal confirmed the terrorist’s killing in a conversation with Dawn. The DPO confirmed that the […]

13 Aug, 26

Pakistan’s first lunar rover named ‘Jinnah-1’: Suparco

Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Thursday announced “Jinnah-1” as the official name of the country’s first lunar rover. The rover is scheduled to be sent to the Moon in 2029 as part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission, where it will conduct scientific research at the lunar south pole, Suparco said. The Moon’s […]

12 Aug, 26

PTI protests outside Supreme Court over Imran’s health, pending cases

• Calls off demonstration after registrar assures early hearing of cases• KP CM Afridi voices concern over reports about ex-PM’s health• Urges treatment under supervision of personal physicians ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Supreme Court over the health of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and delays in his pending […]

12 Aug, 26

Commission to protect minority rights announced

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for building the spirit of peace and harmony exemplified by Pakistan’s minority communities for continued growth and development as a nation. Addressing a function to mark the National Minorities Day, prime minister emphasised on enhanced focus on modern education and skill development. He said collective efforts should […]