ISLAMABAD: In Punjab, considered the heartland of Pakistani politics, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is facing the serious threat of being completely excluded from the upcoming local government elections scheduled for December 2025. The party’s internal legal disputes, which have remained unresolved for months, have now escalated into a significant challenge to its political survival. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has confirmed that the upcoming elections will be held under the new “Punjab Local Government Act 2025.” This legislation contains a critical clause that could prove to be the decisive obstacle for PTI. According to the new law, the elections…
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A high-level technical delegation from Pakistan has arrived in Kabul. However, diplomatic sources have clarified that the visit is not for political or military negotiations, as it was scheduled long before the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan emerged. The delegation is purely technical, composed of officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior and relevant technical teams. Diplomatic sources emphasized that this visit has no connection to the recent Pak-Afghan clashes, any temporary ceasefire efforts, or negotiations. No meetings are scheduled between the delegation and Afghan Taliban officials. The primary purpose of the visit is focused on internal operations within…
A tragic incident rooted in fear and mistaken identity has occurred in Karachi, where the owner of a tea hotel in Purana Haji Camp shot and killed a citizen, allegedly believing the man was a robber. According to police, the fatal shooting took place near Street No. 1. The hotel owner reportedly opened fire on the individual based on suspicion. Authorities moved quickly to take the owner into custody, and an investigation into the incident is underway. This event highlights the volatile atmosphere of rising street crime and subsequent violent reactions in the city. In a separate incident in…
Punjab Governor Saleem Haider has leveled a serious allegation, stating that Afghanistan has active Indian backing to carry out acts of terrorism inside Pakistan. Speaking to the media in Shorkot, the governor stated unequivocally that this was not a new development. “For a long time, Afghanistan has been committing terrorism in Pakistan with Indian support,” Haider said. He further commented on past policies, adding that previously, no one had given an appropriate response to this alleged nexus between Afghanistan and India. Praising the current hardline stance, Governor Haider paid tribute to the current political leadership and “Field Marshal Asim…
Strong earthquake tremors shook Pakistan’s federal capital, Islamabad, along with parts of Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, causing widespread panic among residents. Fearful citizens were seen rushing out of their homes and offices into open areas, many reciting prayers. The tremors were also clearly felt across Rawalpindi, Murree, Peshawar, Bajaur, Samahni, and Bhimber. According to the seismological center, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.3. Its epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, originating at a significant depth of 234 kilometers underground. This depth caused the tremors to be felt over a vast distance. Fortunately,…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahram Khan Tarakai has called on the federal government to “sit with us and listen,” highlighting a deep divide between the central government and the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Speaking on a television program, Tarakai addressed the growing friction between the center and the province. He clarified that the provincial government is “absolutely ready” to engage with federal authorities on critical humanitarian issues, such as aid for flood victims. However, he also pointed to the challenges the province faces, emphasizing that KP is on the “front line” in the war against terrorism. Tarakai criticized…
A dramatic operation unfolded on Zamazama Commercial Street in Karachi’s upscale Defence area, where a “sensitive agency” detained a well-known builder from his office. CCTV footage of the incident, which has since surfaced, shows two police vehicles and personnel equipped with modern weapons conducting the raid. The personnel, some in police-like uniforms and others in plain clothes, were all wearing masks. In the footage, the builder, identified as Javed Iqbal, is seen being escorted from his office and taken to an undisclosed location. In a concerning development, the local area police have expressed complete unawareness of the entire operation.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has stated that achieving the 4% growth target for the current fiscal year has become “difficult” following the recent floods. In an interview with Chinese media, the minister highlighted significant recent economic achievements. He noted improvements in foreign exchange reserves, which are now sufficient for 2.5 months of imports. Crucially, he pointed out that the inflation rate has successfully been brought down to a single-digit figure, providing relief to the public. Aurangzeb emphasized that these economic successes have been acknowledged globally. He noted that three major international rating agencies have improved Pakistan’s…
QUETTA: The economic impact of the decades-long Afghan refugee presence ending is now hitting Quetta hard, with the city’s real estate market facing a severe downturn. Areas that were home to Afghan refugees for the past four decades, where many owned property, are now experiencing a massive sell-off. Following the federal and provincial governments’ decision ordering their departure, refugees are liquidating their assets and returning. This exodus has caused a devastating crash in property values in suburbs like Eastern Bypass, Satellite Town, Nawakilli, Saryab Road, Kharotabad, and Pashtunabad. These areas have recorded a historic price drop ranging from 70%…
US President Donald Trump revealed he delivered a clear message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding tensions in South Asia, warning him that “there should be no war with Pakistan.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump confirmed he spoke with Modi by phone on the occasion of Diwali. He stated that the call covered trade as well as several other key issues. “I had a detailed discussion with the Indian Prime Minister a short while ago,” Trump said, adding that he is “solving issues through trade.” During his remarks, the president also touched on other…
