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Gandapur criticizes forced expulsion of Afghan refugees, advocates for Pakistani citizenship

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly criticized the federal government’s policy of forced expulsion of Afghan refugees, urging instead for the granting of Pakistani citizenship to those residing in the country. In a media briefing in Peshawar, Gandapur emphasized the importance of Afghanistan as a neighboring country and reaffirmed Pakistan’s tradition of welcoming Afghan refugees. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the refugee situation, highlighting the failure to properly manage their integration. “The Afghan refugees are our neighbors, and Pakistan has embraced them with open arms. Yet, the government has failed to devise

Curfew imposed in South Waziristan

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Authorities have announced a curfew in both districts of South Waziristan starting Monday. According to notifications issued by the deputy commissioners of Upper and Lower South Waziristan and Tank, all roads will remain closed from 6am to 6pm. The Zalai to New Cadet College Wana Rod, Tanai, Sarwehai, and Jandila Road, Tanai, Sarwekai and Jandola Road will be blocked, while Wana-Gomal Zam Road will remain open for travelers. Additionally, the Ahmadwam to Kotkai Road and Bibi Ragzai to Jandola Road will be closed. Authorities have advised commuters to use alternate routes.

Parliamentary Committee on National Security to meet tomorrow

A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security will be held in Islamabad on Tuesday. The meeting has been convened by the speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting will be held in the National Assembly Hall at 1:30 p.m in the afternoon. It will be in-camera session in which military leadership will brief the parliamentary committee on the current security situation of the country. The parliamentary leaders and their nominated representatives belonging to all political parties in the Parliament will attend the meeting. Cabinet members will also participate

Country will steer towards prosperity under PML-N’s leadership, says Tarar

Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that the country will steer towards the prosperity under the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) leadership. Addressing the workers’ convention via telephone in Sukkur, Tarar said: “Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif are still having a vote bank in Sukkur. We [PML-N] will not leave the people of Sindh in isolation.” “The PML-N will pay great attention to uplift Sindh,” he said. Taking a jibe at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Tarar said: “The PTI founder-led government is responsible for harming the country that was witnessing the prosperity.” “The economic situation is getting better,

Petrol price increased for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced new petrol and diesel prices for the next fortnight, hiking the prices by Rs 7 per litre. As per a notification issued here, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs 1 per litre. The new price of petrol has been set at s. 257.13 per litre Similarly, the price of high-speed diesel has been increased by Rs7 per litre. The new price for high-speed diesel is now Rs 267.95 per litre. It is to be noted here that petroleum product prices are increased for the third consecutive fortnight as the same were hiked

PM to chair federal cabinet meeting today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned the federal cabinet meeting to be held today (Thursday) in Islamabad to discuss the current political, economic and security situation in the country. The prime minister will preside over the meeting which will be held at the Prime Minister’s Office. The cabinet will discuss a 13-point agenda during the meeting. According to sources, cabinet will consider to initiate an inquiry into statement on PIA pilots by a minister during PTI regime. The Federal Cabinet will approve Middle East Green Initiative Charter. The cabinet will review the establishment of special courts in Islamabad and

Malik Riaz will be extradited back to Pakistan, says journalist Hamza Azhar Salam

LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and

Institutions on the same page: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said all institutions of the state are on the same page, and now there will be no political adventure in the country. Speaking at a ceremony, the minister said establishment, judiciary and parliament are united and on the same page, adding any political change in the country will be in accordance with the Constitution. It is political instability due to which the country’s volume of foreign Direct Investment has reduced, the minister said. “The government with the introduction of economic reforms has strengthened the exchange rate in one

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