Relatives carry the body of a victim killed in Kurram district, to a mosque in Parachinar, in the mountainous province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 22, 2024. — AFP Strict ban on public display of weapons in Kurram. The Peshawar-Parachinar highway will soon be reopened for convoys. 50 jirga sessions organized to finalize the peace … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industry and Production on Thursday asked whether the government would purchase power from solar consumers at Rs 9 per unit, while expressing concerns over “potential lobbying by independent power producers (IPPs) )” against solar policy. The upper house panel met under the chairmanship of Senator Aon Abbas Buppi to … Read more
PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja (left) and Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah. — Screenshot/X/@salmanAraja/PID/File The PTI reiterates its demand for the release of “political prisoners”. Raja says January 31 is the “deadline” for negotiations. Government does not propose to release Imran Khan: Sanaullah. ISLAMABAD: As crucial talks between the … Read more
Listen to the article The second round of talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government has begun, with the opposition party presenting two of its main demands, namely the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events May 9 and November 26. , as well as the release of all political prisoners, … Read more
Representative image of a person holding a gun. — AFP/File The year 2024 fared comparatively better than 2023 when it came to vehicle thefts and thefts in Karachi, as 10,000 fewer vehicles were snatched or stolen, News reported. Data on motorcycles stolen and snatched in 2024 reveals an intriguing trend: When it comes to kidnappings, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs held an in-depth discussion on granting overseas Pakistanis, including those with dual nationality, the right to vote in future elections. The meeting was chaired by Senator Dr Mohammad Humayun Mohmand. Highlighting the importance of extending voting rights to overseas Pakistanis, the President said many countries are successfully … Read more
MWM protesters stage sit-in in Karachi Numaish area on December 26, 2024. — X/@mwmpakofficial MWM leader urges government to implement Kurram peace accord. Party leader Sajidi calls for normalcy in Parachinar. “Now the ball is in the government’s court,” says the MWM leader. In a sigh of relief for Karachiites, the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) has … Read more
Listen to the article Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) local government workers staged a protest in front of the KP Assembly building, demanding release of municipal funds which have not been provided by the provincial government. But the protest became tense when police used baton blows and tear gas to disperse protesters, according to Express News. The protesting … Read more
People gather around Asher Azfar Mahesar’s vehicle after the accident on December 31, 2024. — Screenshot via Geo News Asher Azfar hits a woman while she was traveling in a government vehicle in Garden. DIG Azfar Maeshar’s son was intoxicated, police sources said. The suspect, accompanied by two security officers, was transferred to the police … Read more
High Commissioner-designate Muhammad Saleem has arrived in Ottawa. According to a press release issued by the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa, Ambassador Saleem brings exceptional leadership and vision to this role, thanks to a distinguished diplomatic career and a passion for promoting international cooperation. Muhammad Saleem graduated with a master’s degree in diplomacy and … Read more
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan, addressing a press conference, March 1, 2023.— NNI Rana Sanaullah calls for unity for the development of Pakistan. Prime Minister’s aide urges opposition to refrain from any “attacks”. The PTI senator highlights the need for the supremacy of the rule of law. … Read more
Listen to the article Dr Mohan Manjiani, a member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) National Assembly (MNA), who was elected with a minority seat in the February 8 general elections, has resigned from his post, reported ExpressNews. Dr Manjiani’s resignation comes after consultations with senior leaders of his party. Sources confirmed that the MP … Read more