CM Afridi seeks PM’s intervention on CNG crisis in KP, warns of possible ‘widespread agitation’ – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s intervention on an ongoing CNG crisis in his province, warning that the shortage was setting the stage for “widespread agitiation” across KP. The province has been affected by a compressed natural gas (CNG) crisis since April with several filling stations shut […]
Pakistan condemns drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant, saying that “such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life, the environment and regional as well as global peace and security”. A day ago, a drone strike had triggered a fire near […]
Pakistan squash stars set for Asian Junior Championships
Pakistan’s young squash players are all set to showcase their talent at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2026, scheduled to be held from May 20 to 24 in Panzhihua, China. According to Pakistan Squash Federation, the national contingent, led by Director Academies Group Captain (R) Irfan Asghar and Head Coach Fahim Gul, will […]
Tribal chief among 3 killed in IED blast in KP’s Wana – Pakistan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least three people, including prominent tribal elder and chief of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed while four others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that struck the busy Rustam Bazaar area of Wana on Monday morning, officials said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) […]
2 cops martyred as speeding dumper crashes into parked police van on M9 Motorway – Pakistan
KARACHI: Two police personnel were martyred on Monday when a speeding dumper truck crashed into a police van parked on the M9 Motorway within the limits of the Gadap City police station, officials said. In a statement, Malir police said that a police mobile assigned for patrolling and snap checking was hit by a speeding […]
2 cops martyred as speeding dumper collides with parked police van on M9 Motorway – Pakistan
KARACHI: Two police personnel were martyred on Monday when a speeding dumper truck collided with a police van parked on the M9 Motorway within the limits of the Gadap City police station, officials said. In a statement, Malir police said that a police mobile assigned for patrolling and snap checking was hit by a speeding […]
35 terrorists killed during action in hills around Quetta – Pakistan
• CM’s aide says three ‘commanders’ in custody after four-day operation• Section 144 imposed across province• Railways suspends train services for two days QUETTA: At least three ‘commanders’ of Balochistan-based terrorist groups are in custody, while 35 of their operatives have been killed in intelligence based operations in recent days, the Balochistan government said on […]
Dar, Qatari minister discuss evolving regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions
Minister of state for foreign affairs appreciates Pakistan’s constructive role as Dar reaffirms commitment to peace Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L), Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi (R) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar’s Minister of State for […]
PM Shehbaz credits ‘political-military partnership’ for Pakistan’s recognition as US-Iran mediator, changed image – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed Pakistan’s emergence as a key mediator between the US and Iran as a “shining moment in our history”, crediting the “political-military partnership” for the change in the country’s image internationally. The premier made these remarks during an interview with The Sunday Times, as Islamabad remained engaged in efforts for […]
Section 144 imposed throughout Balochistan for one month – Pakistan
QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Sunday imposed Section 144 across the province for a month. In a notification available with Dawn, the provincial government imposed a complete ban on gatherings of five or more than five persons, including sit-ins, processions, or rallies throughout the province for 30 days, effective immediately. The ban also extended to […]