In a significant development aimed at thawing relations, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur met Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, urging the prime minister to engage politically with PTI’s founder, Imran Khan. Following the meeting at the Prime Minister House, Gandapur, accompanied by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, briefed reporters, portraying the interaction with Shehbaz as constructive. He appealed to the prime minister to lift the ban on visiting Imran and other detainees in Adiala Jail, emphasizing the need to discuss the forthcoming Senate elections with PTI’s founder. Imran, held in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on various charges, faced a two-week prohibition…
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Iranian company M/s Sunir has expressed interest in carrying out second part of Gwadar transmission line phase I contract deal. It cited concerns over non-payment of a significant sum by the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) for the first part of the project. In a letter dated February 19, 2024, addressed to the Secretary Power, the Managing Director of M/s Sunir, Hasan Gholinezhad, stated that despite delays in the contractual start date, the company commenced work on the Gwadar transmission line promptly following the signing of amendment number 2(A) and under the special instructions of the Prime Minister of…
The Bajaur Soil Testing Laboratory has revolutionized farming practices in the area by providing timely research results on soil samples. Two years ago, Shafiullah, a 38-year-old farmer from Kawsar Dheri village in Khar Tehsil of Bajaur district, had never contemplated the option of analyzing agricultural land samples in a Bajaur laboratory, as his forefathers had always relied on traditional farming practices. However, after being informed by Agriculture Department officials about the Soil Testing Laboratory established in Inayat Clay, he decided to analyze soil samples from his farm. The results revealed highly acidic soil with a deficiency in nitrates, adversely affecting…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has embarked on a vital mission to address the significant challenge of 4.7 million out-of-school kids by launching a special admission campaign at the onset of the new academic year. Led by Provincial Minister of Secondary Education, Faisal Tarkai, this initiative underscores the enduring commitment of the government to prioritize education and health sectors over the past decade, particularly under the leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in the province. Despite sustained efforts, including the declaration of an educational emergency, the stark reality remains that a staggering 4.7 million children in KP do not…
A group of ‘dacoits’ fatally shot a local leader affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and a prominent businessman, Haji Ali Hassan Mohammad Hasni, at his residence in Khuzdar town, as claimed by the police on Sunday. A PPP leader, Hassan Mohammad Hasni, gunned down by a group of ‘dacoits’ at his residence in Khuzdar district. The incident occurred when the dacoits entered the house in the Bazgir area, situated on the outskirts of Khuzdar, taking all family members hostage during the early hours of Sunday morning. The perpetrators proceeded to loot gold ornaments, mobile phones, and other valuables…
A former Afghan security official said that ISIS would continue to grow in Afghanistan. IEA has a huge supply of weaponry left behind following the U.S. withdrawal. He said a resurgence of ISIS would start to plan attacks on targets across the world if the Taliban continued to effectively allow them to set up a new haven. It had been a little over two weeks since Mohammad Ali Raihani, 28, a student of engineering at Kabul University, had started a day job to provide for his brother and sister while he studied. On Jan 6, an explosion ripped through the…
On Saturday, the Fata Qaumi Jirga, a tribal council, orchestrated a fervent demonstration against FATA integration with KP. The demonstrators, equipped with banners and placards adorned with dissenting slogans, passionately voiced their opposition to the merger. Khan’s Resolute Address: Grievances and Resistance Bismillah Khan is serving as the president of the Fata Qaumi Jirga. He took center stage to articulate the group’s steadfast resistance to the merger. This is the stance they have maintained since the inception of the proposal. Khan expressed a prevailing sentiment within the tribal community. He asserted that the government, under the guise of integration, had…
On Friday, Ikhtiar Wali, the spokesperson for the PML-N in KP, issued a call for the provincial government to transcend political differences and adopt a collaborative approach with the federal government to advance development goals in the region. Highlighting the interdependence of KP on the federal framework, Wali underscored the necessity of embracing a reconciliatory policy with the Center. He said this help to effectively address the multifaceted issues prevalent within the province. He also argued that a confrontational stance would not serve to resolve the genuine problems faced by the masses. The spokesperson advocated for a more cooperative and…
International Women’s Day serves as a poignant moment for Afghan women to raise their voices and appeal to the Taliban for the complete assurance of their rights. In the face of significant obstacles, women and girls in Afghanistan find themselves unable to work or pursue education, sparking a collective call for change. Wajiha, a 22-year-old Afghan woman, envisions attending a university exclusively for women and desires the freedom to work independently. On this International Women’s Day, she joins others in urging the Islamic Emirate to dismantle restrictions on women. She wants women to be granted the fundamental rights to study,…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir conducted a significant visit to Awaran district in Balochistan. He received comprehensive briefings on the current security situation and the Pakistan Army’s efforts toward socio-economic development and agricultural facilities in the region. During his visit, General Munir interacted with local elders, farmers, and the families of martyrs, offering reassurance of the army’s unwavering commitment to their security and well-being. He also paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the martyrs, recognizing their invaluable contributions. In his engagements with the community leaders and agriculturalists of Awaran, Gen Munir stressed the pivotal role of…