ISLAMABAD: Not long ago, travellers venturing past Naran into Batakundi would find themselves surrounded by slopes of vibrant green, wide-open meadows, and mountains stretching endlessly into the sky. But that landscape was changing, and quickly. Hotels, guesthouses, and private villas were steadily spreading across the valley. Where green spaces once defined the character of the…
Ownership dispute remains pending while future of historic structure stays uncertain RAWALPINDI: A 200-year-old historic building located at Committee Chowk on Murree Road, opposite the shrine of Talian Shah, has been vacated by the education department after more than six decades, reviving speculation over a major commercial redevelopment plan allegedly backed by one of Rawalpindi’s…
Reviews K-P security, ongoing counterterrorism operations during Peshawar Corps visit: ISPR CDF Munir receives briefing on security situation during his visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar on September 22, 2026. Photo: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday reiterated the armed forces’ commitment to defeating terrorism…
Reported split raises questions over whether it reflects routine restructuring or deeper divisions within the TTP A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE PESHAWAR: Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), widely regarded as one of the most influential and lethal factions within the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — second only to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group — has reportedly…
A man counts Pakistani Rupee (PKR) notes. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Tuesday that the increase of 709% in Gross Circular Debt (CD) Flow in FY 2025-26 compared to last year needs to be assessed in the context of macroeconomic conditions, one time LPI waivers, K-Electric payment shortfall and prior-year adjustments. A…
Assures Justice Sial of the government’s full cooperation and abstention from future interventions Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar. Photo: screengrab Express News Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar on Thursday tendered an unconditional apology before the judicial commission probing the Mir Raza Ali murder case after its chairman, Justice Omar Sial, expressed serious reservations…
. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon termed the Sindh budget for the fiscal year 202627 people-friendly, balanced, and reflective of development priorities. In a statement, the minister said the Pakistan Peoples Party-led Sindh government has always placed public welfare, employment, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development at the forefront of its agenda. Sharjeel said…
DG ISPR warns against testing Pak resolve, AVM Ghazi says PAF-IAF tally stands at 8-0 DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Rear Admiral Shafaat Ali and Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Projects) Air Vice Marshal Tariq Ghazi share a light moment. Photo: APP RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public…
KARACHI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday demanded a “transparent” investigation into the killing of a nine-year-old Pakistani-Australian girl “mistakenly” shot dead by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) in Chakwal on June 10. Hania Ahmed suffered fatal shots after law enforcement officers in Chakwal shot at her family’s car last Wednesday. The onslaught…
. Speakers note Pakistan ranks near top of the table on illiteracy. KHANEWAL: District Khanewal has secured the first position across Punjab in ranking released by the Punjab Literacy Department. According to a statement, focus had been ensured on promoting literacy, reducing dropout rates, ensuring 100 per cent enrollment of children in schools and providing…