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KP CM criticizes Punjab over Imran sisters’ treatment

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In letter to Maryam Nawaz, Afridi demands accountability and implementation of Imran’s visitation rights Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, in a letter to his Punjab counterpart Maryam Nawaz, has expressed concern over “rough and inappropriate” treatment meted out to Imran Khan’s sisters during their recent attempt to visit him in Adiala jail. Afridi reminded Maryam […]

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Death toll hits 19 after massive explosion rips through Faisalabad chemical factory

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Blasting destroys neighboring houses; The search operation was intensified as more casualties were feared At least 19 people are dead and several others injured after an explosion inside a chemical factory in Faisalabad’s Malikpur area. It is suspected that either the factory’s boiler or the “stove”, which is used to heat chemicals, exploded. The blast,

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Seven killed in TTP attack on Bannu Peace Committee

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Interior minister condemns “cowardly” assault that left seven dead in Bannu’s strategic wedge A police officer stands guard on a street with damaged shops in the background in Bannu Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Photo: AFP Seven people were killed and another injured when gunmen belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked a peace committee office in the

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KP moves to protect street vendors

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The legislation covers financial measures such as microfinance, credit, insurance and relief PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will formally regulate and protect the livelihood of street vendors following the finalization of a landmark draft law, Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi announced on Wednesday. The Ehsaas Rehribaan (Street Vendors) Livelihood Protection Bill 2025, once approved by the provincial cabinet

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Border closure paralyzes the fruit trade

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Afghan traders say Kandahari pomegranates have been coming to Pakistan through the Torkham border continuously this year. PHOTO: EXPRESS/EHTESHAM KHAN RAWALPINDI: The prolonged, weeks-long suspension of commercial traffic at the Torkham border, fueled by rising political tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, has triggered severe financial turmoil for wholesalers in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Scores of large

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Over 22,000 hepatitis patients confirmed in 13 Ucs

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“Poverty, lack of education, financial constraints, limited access to health care contribute to the spread of hepatitis” RAWALPINDI: A total of 2,638 residents of 13 union councils in Rawalpindi district have been confirmed to be suffering from the life-threatening disease Hepatitis. More than 54,000 people were tested under the donation-based Localized Hepatitis Elimination and Prevention

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Shehbaz praises US confirmation of victory over India

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PM lays foundation for Daanish School in AJK; promises educational and economic progress Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday praised a recent report submitted to the US Congress that credited Pakistan with “military success” during its four-day clash with India in May, saying the results validated the nation’s

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