The JUI-F has criticised the recent reduction in petroleum prices, calling it insufficient and “too little to make any real difference”. It has also urged the government to prioritize public welfare when making economic decisions. In a statement issued on Saturday, party spokesperson Aslam Ghauri said such decisions are inevitable when rulers think like traders. […]
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said “war is not an option” and welcomed the Islamabad Talks as a key opportunity for peace as US and Iranian delegations arrived in Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Bilawal said the negotiations come after weeks of devastation, noting that the world is watching “with […]
Political leaders across the aisle have welcomed the talks, describing them as an honour and emphasising the need for dialogue. PTI, in a post on X, expressed hope for the success of the ongoing US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The party said it offers “sincere prayers for the success” of the negotiations and hopes the deliberations […]
The vessel MV SELEN arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistan-bound vessel to do so following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month of disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said: “MV SELEN, operated by NLC (AP […]
General elections in Gilgit-Baltistan will be held on June 7, the GB Election Commission announced on Saturday after a four-month delay. General elections for the G-B Assembly were scheduled for Jan 24, 2026. However, days after the announcement, the elections were postponed indefinitely due to harsh weather conditions in the region. The G-B Election Commission […]
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has welcomed recent diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran as a positive step toward sustainable peace and regional stability, while commending Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and peaceful engagement. He stated that this has been the policy and vision of illegally incarcerated former […]
In a daring daylight robbery, armed dacoits held a local trader hostage at gunpoint in Chakdara, severely beating him before snatching Rs7 million in cash. According to Lower Dir police, the incident occurred when unidentified armed men targeted Khushal Khan. The robbers not only took away the huge amount but also subjected the victim to […]
The prices of seven essential medicines, including insulin, have been significantly increased, triggering fresh concerns among patients and healthcare providers in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The most alarming rise involves insulin, a critical drug used in the management of diabetes. The price of an insulin injection device has more than doubled, jumping from Rs2,200 to Rs4,720. This sharp […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Saturday set aside the Accountability Court’s order of freezing assets in the Upper Kohistan scandal case, terming it unlawful, and remanded the matter back to the trial court with directions to decide the objections afresh within one month. A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Inamullah issued […]
Police arrested a man in Toba Tek Singh after his wife reported a case of domestic violence, prompting swift action by authorities on Saturday. A spokesperson for Safe City said the complaint was received through the Virtual Women Police Station, where the victim sought immediate assistance. The woman stated that her husband had been subjecting […]