Pakistan’s Parliament has approved two presidential proclamations imposing a state of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for an initial period of two months, despite strong opposition from lawmakers. During Thursday’s joint sitting, opposition members protested against the federal government’s decision and tore up copies of the resolutions as the measures were endorsed….
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) recorded 3,767 terrorism-related incidents during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government under Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, according to an official report. The reported incidents resulted in 1,149 deaths and 2,595 injuries, highlighting the security challenges facing the province. According to the report, the fatalities included 550 security personnel and…
Public and private educational institutions in Peshawar will remain closed on Monday amid heightened security concerns in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The closure announcements have also affected educational activities in other districts, with local authorities issuing separate instructions based on the situation in their respective areas. According to the report, the Board of…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has called for legislation that would allow the provincial assembly to impeach the governor, accusing Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of violating constitutional boundaries. Speaking after Kundi held a meeting with the KP chief secretary and provincial police chief on the security situation, Afridi said the provincial government would continue…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has urged the government to allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold its long march towards Islamabad, saying peaceful protest is a democratic right. Speaking to reporters alongside opposition leaders in Islamabad, Fazlur Rahman said the government should trust PTI’s commitment to keeping the demonstration peaceful. He also criticised…
At least six militants were killed during a joint operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and local police in the Lachi area of Kohat on Sunday. According to officials, the operation was launched following intelligence reports about the presence of armed militants hiding in the area. Security forces quickly moved to surround the…
