The repatriation process of Afghan nationals has been progressing smoothly since April 1 via the Torkham border crossing. On Wednesday, a total of 1,584 individuals were deported through the Torkham border. These Afghan nationals had been residing in various districts across Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Among those present at the transit camp, 625 individuals were undocumented, […]
The Peshawar High Court has extended the stay order until May 14 in a petition filed by opposition members of the provincial assembly challenging the inclusion of block and umbrella schemes in the Annual Development Program (ADP) by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government. The court cautioned that if the petitioner’s lawyer fails to appear at the next […]
A deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which left 26 dead, has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The situation has sparked regional fears of a potential military conflict, with Pakistan claiming it has intelligence suggesting India may initiate military action. As tensions grow between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) and SP Cantt Peshawar to appear in person before the court on Friday in response to a writ petition filed against the alleged illegal detention of the high court’s project director and his family. The court also issued an order restraining the […]
An emergency meeting, convened under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Babar Saleem Swati, was held at the Provincial Assembly following the startling revelation of alleged embezzlement amounting to over Rs36 billion from government bank accounts in Upper Kohistan district of the province. The […]
Lahore Qalandars put on a commanding batting performance to post 209 for 6 in their 20 overs against Islamabad United after being sent in to bat in their HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 clash on Wednesday. Openers Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Naeem gave Lahore a steady start. Fakhar top-scored with 44 off 30 balls, […]
Amal Clooney, the prominent British human rights lawyer and wife of actor George Clooney, could face a travel ban to the United States following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The sanctions are tied to her involvement with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which Trump has criticized for its investigation into war crimes […]
Virginia Giuffre, the well-known advocate for sexual abuse survivors, tragically passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 41. Her death, confirmed by family sources, is not being treated as suspicious by Western Australian authorities, who have launched an investigation into the circumstances. Giuffre was found unresponsive at her residence in Perth. Giuffre’s […]
Instagram has restricted access to the accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities and influencers in India, citing a legal request related to content regulation. Affected accounts include those of actress Mahira Khan, influencer Hania Aamir, and singer-actor Ali Zafar. Indian users attempting to view these profiles are met with the message: “Account not available in […]