News & views from Chitral
CHITRAL: Residents of Chitral have been grappling with persistent disruptions in PTCL’s internet service, causing widespread frustration and affecting daily life across the district. Despite several days of poor connectivity, the company has yet to implement any meaningful measures to address the issue. The ongoing outages have severely impacted a broad segment of the population. […]
CHITRAL: The world-renowned Shandur Polo Festival concluded on a high note at the highest natural polo ground in the world, with Chitral A team claiming a thrilling victory over arch-rivals Gilgit A in the final match. The festival, held from June 20, attracted thousands of national and international tourists who gathered to witness the traditional […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office strongly condemned the United States’ airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday, warning that the action could spark a wider conflict in the Middle East. The government called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to pursue dialogue in accordance with international law. The condemnation came hours after U.S. […]
ISLAMABAD: After years of administrative chaos and stagnation, football in Pakistan is finally regaining its footing on the international stage. In a major breakthrough, the newly elected President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Muhsin Gillani, held a successful meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Miami. The high-level engagement was warmly received, marking Pakistan’s […]
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism during Eidul Azha, with over 932,000 visitors flocking to scenic destinations across the province in just three days. The Swat Valley emerged as the top attraction, drawing 288,424 domestic tourists and 63 international visitors to its popular spots, including Madyan, Bahrain, and nearby areas—further cementing its status […]
RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces conducted three intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, resulting in the elimination of nine Indian-sponsored militants. In the first operation, carried out in Dera Ismail Khan District, troops responded to confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of militants. Following a fierce exchange of fire, four militants were killed. A second operation in […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces conducted a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on 17 and 18 May 2025, resulting in the elimination of nine militants affiliated with the banned outfit, Fitna Al Khawarij, reportedly acting as Indian proxies. In the Lakki Marwat District, security forces launched a successful operation targeting a militant hideout. Five […]
RAWALPINDI: Seven soldiers were martyred in a blast from an improvised explosive device planted by “Indian proxy” terrorists in Balochistan’s Kacchi district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. A press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “On May 6, 2025, terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so-called ‘Baloch Liberation Army’, targeted security forces’ […]
RAWALPINDI: Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) today. During the meeting, both sides held constructive discussions on the prevailing geo-strategic environment, with a special focus on the shared security challenges faced by […]
PESHAWAR: During the nights of April 25/26 and 26/27, 2025, Pakistan’s security forces detected the movement of a large group of terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the general area of Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District. Demonstrating exceptional vigilance and operational readiness, own troops swiftly engaged the infiltrators. In a precise and […]