PHC Directs KP Governor to Administer Oath to Sohail Afridi by Tomorrow The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday directed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to administer the oath to Chief Minister-elect Sohail Afridi by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, ensuring the timely transition of provincial leadership. Court Orders Swift Action The decision came after a petition was filed under Article 255 of the Constitution by members of the provincial assembly, including the KP Assembly Speaker, seeking an immediate swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected chief minister. The petitioners requested that if the governor was unavailable, another constitutional authority such…
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Security Forces Arrest Four Terror Suspects in Khuzdar Khuzdar, October 1, 2025 – Security forces in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district have arrested four terr0r suspects during a targeted intelligence-based operation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the individuals attempted to flee while disguised in women’s clothing but were intercepted and taken into custody. Operation Based on Intelligence The operation was carried out following intelligence reports about militant presence in the area. During the action, the four suspects attempted to escape, but their disguises failed to conceal them from law enforcement. Officials confirmed that weapons and ammunition were seized during the…
UK’s Most Expensive Stolen Car Traced to Karachi Karachi, October 1, 2025 – Interpol Manchester has sought the assistance of Sindh Police after tracking the UK’s most expensive stolen luxury car to Karachi. According to officials, the vehicle, stolen in 2022 from the English town of Harrogate, has resurfaced in Pakistan, sparking an international recovery effort. Stolen in the UK, Found in Pakistan The luxury car was reported stolen on November 22, 2022. Investigations revealed that its tracking device first lost connection in the city of Leeds. Months later, however, the system detected activity indicating the vehicle had already crossed…
US President Donald Trump said COAS Asim Munir’s praise was an honour US President Donald Trump has described Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent praise as “an honour,” after Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) credited him with helping to prevent a major conflict between Pakistan and India. The acknowledgment came after COAS Munir told a gathering of senior generals that Trump’s role was instrumental in averting a full-scale confrontation that could have resulted in heavy casualties and destabilized the region. According to reports, Munir emphasized that Trump’s diplomatic interventions saved “millions of lives.” Trump’s Reaction Speaking to senior US milit_ary…
PTI Govt in KP Criticised for Weakening Local Bodies’ Powers A multi-party conference held in Peshawar has strongly criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for what opposition leaders and elected representatives described as an attempt to “paralyse” the local government system. The conference, attended by senior leaders of major political parties along with mayors, tehsil chairmen, and councillors from across the province, condemned the provincial government for clipping the powers of elected representatives. Participants alleged that PTI, despite promising empowerment of local governments in its manifesto, shifted authority from local bodies to bureaucracy—undermining the people’s mandate.…
Seven Indian-Sponsored Terrorists Killed in Khuzdar IBO KHUZDAR: Security forces carried out a major intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Zehri area of Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, eliminating seven terrorists allegedly linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan. Security sources confirmed on Tuesday that ten more militants were injured during the action. Weapons and Explosives Seized According to sources, the operation was conducted following reports of terrorist presence in the mountainous region. During the exchange of fire, seven terrorists were neutralized. Security forces recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs), transmitters, US-made automatic weapons, grenades, ammunition, and motorcycles from the site. In…
Pakistan’s Leadership to Decide on Sending Troops for Gaza Peacekeeping: FM Dar ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Tuesday that Pakistan’s leadership will decide whether to contribute troops to a proposed “peace-keeping force” in Gaza. He clarified that while Palestinian law enforcement agencies would remain active on the ground, the possibility of Pakistani involvement is under serious consideration following high-level consultations. Pakistan’s Role Under Discussion Dar made the statement while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, where he briefed media on Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He said Pakistan’s delegation, led by Prime…
Afghanistan Faces Nationwide Internet Blackout Amid Taliban ‘Immorality’ Crackdown KABUL: Afghanistan has witnessed its first nationwide internet and mobile phone blackout since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, sparking concerns from the international community, humanitarian agencies, and ordinary Afghans. The outage, which dropped connectivity to nearly 1%, is being described as one of the most severe restrictions on communication in the country’s history. Internet Connectivity Flatlined According to international monitoring organization NetBlocks, internet activity in Afghanistan fell sharply to about 1% of normal levels on Monday. The disruption is expected to drastically curtail Afghans’ ability to connect with…
Pakistan Army successfully test fires indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile The Pakistan Army carried out a successful training launch of the newly inducted, indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile. The weapon system, capable of striking targets with high precision at a range of 750 kilometers, marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s conventional deterrence capabilities. Advanced Capabilities of Fatah-4 According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Fatah-4 is equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational systems. Its terrain-hugging flight profile enables it to evade enemy missile defense systems, while maintaining the ability to strike designated targets with accuracy. The…
Security forces in Quetta foiled a major suicide att@ck linked to “Fitna al-Hindustan” QUETTA: Security forces in Quetta successfully foiled a suicide att@ck on Tuesday, killing five operatives reportedly linked to the Indian proxy network known as “Fitna al-Hindustan.” The confrontation unfolded near Jinnah Road, one of the city’s busiest areas, and was marked by a powerful blast that left two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel injured. The Incident at Jinnah Road According to initial reports, the incident began when a suicide bomber detonated explosives near Jinnah Road. Eyewitnesses confirmed that thick smoke rose from the site shortly after the detonation,…
