Govt hikes petrol price by Rs13.55 per litre – Business
The caretaker government has hiked the price of petrol by Rs13.55 per litre for the next fortnight. The new price of petrol is now Rs272.89 per litre from the previous price of Rs259.34, according to a notification from the Finance Division. The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) was increased by Rs2.75 to Rs278.96 per litre. […]
Legal experts, journalists say Toshakhana verdict as per ‘expectations’, deride manner of proceedings – Pakistan
Lawyer Basil Nabi says verdict may “politically strengthen” Imran ahead of polls; journalist Shahzeb Jillani says deep dislike of institutions for Imran now “well-established”. After PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Wednesday were sentenced to 14 years in jail in the Toshakhana reference by an accountability court, legal experts and journalists […]
Imad Wasim opens up about return to International cricket
Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has suggested the potential reversal of his retirement from international cricket. In a recent interview with a local sports website, he conveyed his willingness to make a comeback to international cricket, citing specific conditions. Despite making his retirement announcement in November 2023, Imad now hints that changing circumstances could see him […]
Iftikhar and Asad Shafiq’s heated exchange takes center stage in SPL
In a dramatic turn of events during the ongoing Sindh Premier League (SPL) clash at the National Bank Arena in Karachi, Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed and former Test batter Asad Shafiq found themselves at the center of a heated exchange. Representing Karachi Ghazis, Iftikhar dismissed Asad during Larkana Challengers’ pursuit of a 161-run target. However, […]
ECP calls meeting tomorrow to discuss deteriorating law and order situation in KP, Balochistan – Pakistan
Just eight days before the country goes into polls, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has called a meeting tomorrow (February 1) to discuss the deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In a notification issued today, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, the electoral watchdog said the meeting would […]
PTI-affiliated candidate shot dead while canvassing in Bajaur: police – Pakistan
A PTI-affiliated independent candidate was shot dead in the Siddiqabad area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Wednesday, according to police. The incident comes a day after four people were killed while six were wounded in a bomb blast at a PTI rally in Balochistan’s Sibi. Khar Police Station House Officer (SHO) Rasheed Khan said […]
HRCP condemns killing of PTI-affiliated poll candidate in Bajaur
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the assassination of a political candidate, Rehan Zeb Khan, in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Wednesday. The incident is believed to be a targeted killing. Zeb, affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a member of HRCP, fell victim to the brutal attack, highlighting the dangers […]
PTI-backed candidate shot dead while canvassing in Bajaur: police – Pakistan
A PTI-backed independent candidate was shot dead in the Siddiqabad area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Wednesday, according to police. The incident comes a day after four people were killed while six were wounded in a bomb blast at a PTI rally in Balochistan’s Sibi. Khar Police Station House Officer (SHO) Rasheed Khan said […]
PTI-backed candidate shot dead in Bajaur while canvassing: police – Pakistan
A PTI-backed independent candidate was shot dead in Siddiqabad area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district in Wednesday, according to police. Khar Police Station House Officer (SHO) Rasheed Khan said Rehan Zeb Khan was canvassing in the area when unidentified armed men open fired on his vehicle. The cop said Rehan was taken to the District […]
12 more terrorists neutralised in Mach clearance operation
A day following security forces’ successful repulsion of terrorist attacks in Balochistan’s Mach and Kolpur areas, an additional 12 terrorists were eliminated during the subsequent clearance operation, as revealed on Wednesday. The total casualty count in the operation now stands at 21 terrorists. Yesterday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, reported that […]