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War of words continues as Govt, KP continues to blame for Tirah Valley situation

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Afridi blames ‘behind closed doors’ decisions for Tirah situation, says military operation won’t solve it Friction between the federal and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governments over the Tirah Valley continued unabated on Wednesday as the former maintained that no operation was carried out while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stuck to his claims. Thousands of families remain displaced from […]

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Islamabad court issues arrest warrant for KP CM Sohail Afridi

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Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah orders Afridi to be arrested and produced before the court Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a video message on January 27, 2026. SCREENGRAB A district court in Islamabad on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case linked to allegations involving state

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Gul Plaza fire probe finds fire started in flower shop, spread via AC ducts

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Muhammad Imran, 56, a service shop owner who survived, looks on after a massive fire broke out at Gul Plaza Shopping Mall in Karachi on January 23. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: The final inquiry report into the Gul Plaza fire that killed 79 people has been prepared by a committee comprising Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterates commitment to eradicate polio

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Tells Gates Foundation delegation that government is working with provinces to ensure access for polio teams President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias with the delegation calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on January 28, 2026. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the government is pursuing a comprehensive strategy, backed by

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The LHC is seeking the Government’s response to a request to restrict the use of social media by children under 16

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday took up a petition seeking to restrict the use of social media by children below the age of 16 and directed the relevant authorities to submit their response by February 10. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed by Aalia Saleem, a class eight student, and issued

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Rare unity in PA against Pak ‘Board for Peace’ decision

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Lawmakers warn the move could harm Palestine, question the government’s decision-making process PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Tuesday saw rare consensus between the Treasury and Jamaiat Uelma-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) on Pakistan’s decision to join the International Peace Council, with both sides demanding immediate withdrawal from the body. During the assembly session, JUI-F leader Maulana Lutfur

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Bribery claims rock housemaid rape probe

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RAWALPINDI: The investigating officer of Sadiqabad police station, who investigated the case involving the alleged rape of a 13-year-old domestic helper, was suspended from duty for allegedly declaring the real accused innocent and falsely implicating a male domestic helper. The victim is reportedly seven months pregnant. Sub-Inspector Taimoor Waqar, has been suspended and told to

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The Prime Minister lauds NAB’s transformation

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally reviewed the achievements of the National Accountability Bureau and appreciated its transformation into a technology-driven institution. He praised the integration of modern technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence in investigations. Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lieutenant General (R) Nazir Ahmed, called on him at the

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