Three more terrorists have been killed as security forces and law enforcers continue to carry out Operation Shaban in Balochistan jointly, state media reported on Wednesday, citing security sources. According to state-run Pakistan TV, the latest casualties have taken the total tally of terrorists killed during the operation to 88. It further reported that 126 terrorists […]

KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati has referred disputed clauses of the lawmakers’ privileges law to the standing committee after public criticism. Information Minister Shafi Jan said the provisions would be reviewed within a week and aligned with the 1988 act. PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati has referred contested provisions of a […]

THAAP’s 65th talk in Lahore examined how the US-Iran conflict reshapes regional alliances, energy routes, and Pakistan’s diplomatic options, urging mediation that delivers tangible national benefits. LAHORE: THAAP’s 65th talk brought together scholars, researchers and participants for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical, economic and strategic implications of the US-Iran conflict, with particular emphasis on its […]

The article highlights how rural Pakistan—home to 61% of the population—continues to face long loadshedding, unreliable schools and clinics, and unsafe water, despite GDP gains. The country cousin is being left even further behind  Imagine waking before dawn in a village in interior Sindh, southern Punjab, or the hills of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as June arrives […]

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has ordered a review of a new law that expanded privileges for provincial lawmakers after public and media criticism. Treasury and opposition members, however, said many of its provisions were already present in the 1988 law. PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday ordered a review of provisions […]

• Salman Akram Raja says critics are ‘hard of hearing’, claims party has emerged as largest social force in the country• Junaid Akbar Khan terms Balochistan ‘guarantor of country’s stability’, assails govt over law and order situation LAHORE / QUETTA: Deflecting criticism that the party has lost its way in the face of government intransigence, […]

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday rejected India’s “preposterous statement” regarding Pakistan’s recent strikes against terrorists and their hideouts along the Afghan border. In a post on X, the FO spokesperson said Pakistan rejected the “baseless statement” by India on its “legitimate, targeted and proportionate actions” against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. “This preposterous statement has […]

Food prices remained well above official rates in Karachi this week despite lower petrol and diesel prices. Vegetables, fruits and poultry continued to sell at higher market rates, limiting relief for consumers. KARACHI: Retail prices of essential food items remained significantly above official rates this week even after recent cuts in petrol and diesel prices, […]

The prosecution department has returned the police challan in the Gul Plaza fire case, citing shortcomings in the investigation. Prosecutors have sought the inquiry commission report, nearby CCTV footage and additional witness statements. KARACHI: The prosecution department has returned the police challan in the Gul Plaza fire case, raising objections over what it described as […]

QUETTA: The Balochistan government will send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor Nasar abroad for medical treatment. Chief Minister’s aide Shahid Rind said on Friday the provincial government is making arrangements to send the injured doctor overseas for treatment. He said Dr Mahnoor Nasser is currently undergoing treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, where her medical […]