At least nine police officers were killed in a deadly terrorist attack on a police checkpost in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, after heavily armed militants launched a coordinated assault on security personnel stationed in the Mangi Phase III area. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Ziarat, the attackers targeted the checkpost during the night, triggering an…
Pakistan’s total federal government debt reached Rs82 trillion by the end of May 2026, marking an increase of Rs5.9 trillion compared with the same period last year, according to the latest debt bulletin released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The report shows that the country’s overall federal debt grew by 7.8% year-on-year, slightly…
Protests against the imposition of new taxes intensified across Malakand Division on Sunday as traders, lawyers, political leaders, local elders, and residents staged large rallies in Swat, Lower Dir, and Bajaur, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the taxation policy. Demonstrators urged both the federal and provincial governments to reverse the decision, warning that a broader…
Protests continue across Malakand Division! Traders, lawyers, political leaders, and local elders staged rallies in Swat, Lower Dir, and Bajaur, demanding the immediate withdrawal of newly imposed taxes. Protesters argued that the region has endured years of conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and underdevelopment, making the new taxation policy unfair. Leaders warned that if their demands…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has announced a comprehensive performance framework for provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, and administrative secretaries, making public satisfaction and service delivery the primary benchmarks for evaluating government performance. Speaking at a special meeting following the approval of the provincial budget and the start of the new financial year,…
Five people were injured after unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of Awami National Party (ANP) Swat district vice-president Malik Mumtaz Khan in the Shakardara area of Swat, police confirmed. According to officials at Matta Police Station, the attackers opened fire on the house, injuring several people. As the wounded were being transported to a hospital,…
The protest by displaced families from Tirah Valley has entered its 150th consecutive day outside the Bara Press Club, with demonstrators continuing to demand an immediate government plan for their safe, dignified return and long-term rehabilitation. Leaders of the Tirah Affectees Movement, including Chairman Rahmat Shah Afridi, Spokesman Sohbat Khan Afridi, and Minhaj Afridi, said…
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Pakistan’s legal sector by improving legal education, strengthening professional training for lawyers, and enhancing the welfare of the legal community. Speaking at the inauguration of the Lawyers Education Academy at the Punjab Bar Council and the certificate distribution ceremony for graduates of the Bar Vocational Course,…
Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic cooperation and expanding their long-standing strategic partnership. The understanding was reached during high-level talks in Istanbul between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, where both leaders reviewed the full spectrum…
The Pakistan Armed Forces paid heartfelt tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) on the 27th anniversary of his martyrdom, honouring his exceptional courage, fearless leadership, and ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil conflict. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tribute was led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the…
