Nine K-P law officers resign amid tensions
. Taliban soldiers load a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between…
Nine K-P law officers resign amid tensions
. Taliban soldiers load a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan on February 27, 2026. Photo: Reuters PESHAWAR: Nine Additional and Assistant Advocate Generals have resigned from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General’s office amid growing internal differences and reported tensions. Among those who…
CDF Munir vows to restore peace in Balochistan
PHOTO OP: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir poses with the participants of the 20th National Workshop Balochistan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: INP QUETTA: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure on Thursday, saying consistent…
Audit flags Rs47 billion overbilling by DISCOs
Iesco stood on top in the wake of its plausible performance to curb losses, improve recoveries and act in line with the time frame for new connections. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Power distribution companies (DISCOs) were involved in an overbilling scam worth Rs47 billion to conceal inefficiencies, electricity theft and line losses, audit officials told a…
PSX ends lower for third straight session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower for the third consecutive session on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged nearly 2,700 points to settle below 171,740. Arif Habib Limited (AHL) noted that the KSE-100 closed lower for the third straight trading session, shedding 2,690.48 points, or 1.54%, to settle at 171,739.45. Only nine…
SBP names 10 primary dealers for FY27
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has appointed 10 financial institutions as Primary Dealers (PDs) and two as Special Purpose Primary Dealers (SPDs) for fiscal year 2026-27, as banks continue to finance the government’s borrowing through the domestic debt market. United Bank (UBL), National Bank (NBP) and Bank Alfalah emerged as the top three…
Southampton host Ashes for first time in 2027
Ashes rivalry returns as England and Australia prepare for 2027 showdown. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Southampton’s Utilita Bowl will host a men’s Ashes test for the first time next year with the men’s and women’s series against Australia again running concurrently, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday. Trent Bridge will host the…
Viral road rage video leads to arrest
. KARACHI: A viral video showing a motorist allegedly damaging a food delivery rider’s motorcycle with a hockey stick in DHA has led to police action, with police detaining the accused along with his vehicle. The incident took place on Thursday morning in DHA Phase VI, where a food delivery rider’s bike was allegedly hit…
Commonwealth Games ‘where champions are made’
Commonwealth Games return as Glasgow welcomes athletes from across the world. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event. The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian…
three suspects killed in ‘encounter’
KARACHI: Three suspects arrested in the high-profile murder case of Dr Akash were killed during an alleged police encounter near Northern Bypass on Thursday, while the case took a new turn after a judicial magistrate questioned the circumstances surrounding their deaths, asking how suspects in police custody could be killed. According to police, the Special…
Internet services partially restored in parts of AJK after 48 day suspension
Prolonged internet suspension disrupted communication, online banking, business activity and public services Internet services were partially restored in parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir AJK on Thursday after remaining suspended for 48 days following restrictions imposed in the wake of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee’s (JAAC) long march and sit-in call in Rawalakot on…
