Tensions have flared within PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wing as PTI provincial president Junaid Akbar accused Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur of undermining his authority and targeting his supporters. Akbar claims development projects linked to his allies were cancelled and that Gandapur’s team is sidelining him. In response, Gandapur’s spokesperson and
Peshawar – June 25, 2025: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has formally protested the federal government’s exclusion of two major hydropower projects from the latest National Electricity Plan 2024–30, accusing the Centre of undermining provincial development rights and energy autonomy. The projects in question — Balakot Hydropower Project (300MW) and
The federal government has submitted a petition to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) requesting a Rs 1.15 per unit reduction in electricity tariffs, excluding lifeline consumers, effective July 1 for FY 2025–26 The proposed cut would reduce the average national tariff from Rs 32.75 to Rs 31.60 per unit, offering 3–10% relief to
Tokyo – June 25, 2025: The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) — comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia — issued a joint condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, while carefully avoiding naming Pakistan in their official statement. The remarks were made
Islamabad – June 25, 2025: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED) has registered 125 new cases of missing persons during the first six months of 2025, according to official data released this week. The total number of pending cases now stands at 2,274, sparking fresh concerns from human
Lahore – June 24, 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Azhar Mahmood as the acting head coach of the national red-ball (Test) team, ahead of the upcoming Test series. The decision comes as part of PCB’s continued effort to restructure the coaching setup and bring experienced professionals to
Islamabad – June 24, 2025: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a foreign policy rooted in geo-economics, regional peace, and international cooperation, while calling for dialogue and stability across South Asia. Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) during a policy roundtable, Dar emphasized that economic
Buckingham Palace has revealed that on 1 July 2025, Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Joint Patron of the Royal Foundation, will lead engagements in Sheffield to mark the two-year anniversary of his homelessness campaign, Homewards. The initiative, focused on eradicating homelessness, enters its “delivery mode,” with the Prince
Tehran – June 24, 2025: Iran has stated that no diplomatic negotiations can move forward with the United States unless Washington first rules out any further military strikes. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Tehran accusing the U.S. of destabilizing the Middle East through recent military actions. This
Gaza/Washington – June 24, 2025: Israeli forces have significantly intensified aerial and ground bombardment across the Gaza Strip, just as senior officials from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar prepare to meet in Washington for crucial talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire in the nearly nine-month-long Israel-Gaza conflict. As diplomatic
