Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, speaking to PTI workers in Umerkot during his Sindh visit, said Imran Khan had broken the political dominance of two families. Afridi alleged that political rivals used to make deals while in jail, but Imran Khan proved to be a leader who did not give in to pressure. He…

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At least seven people were killed and more than 60 injured when a tractor-trolley carrying wedding guests collided with a trailer near Zahir Pir in Rahim Yar Khan. Police said the accident was apparently caused by the trailer driver’s negligence and carelessness. Four people died at the scene, while three others succumbed to their injuries…

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ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that 21 militants were killed during separate clashes and security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 2 and 5. According to the military’s media wing, security forces conducted a series of intelligence-based operations and engagements in different areas of the province as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate…

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Wars are sometimes remembered through a single tank, a defensive position, or even an abandoned jeep. The September 1965 war produced one such story: a jeep belonging to an Indian general that never reached Lahore. On the morning of September 7, Major General Niranjan Prasad set out to inspect the positions of his brigade. He…

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KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon has criticised Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his recent remarks concerning the creation of new administrative units and provinces. Responding to Khawaja Asif, Memon said the PML-N could please its political allies, but should avoid turning Sindh into a “scapegoat” in the debate…

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MATIARI: Three young men drowned after falling into a canal while sitting along its bank on Sugar Mill Road in Matiari, police said. According to police, the incident occurred when the three boys were sitting near the canal. They reportedly fell into the water and drowned. Bodies Recovered Police said that as soon as they…

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ISLAMABAD: Influential circles are reportedly in favour of restructuring Pakistan’s existing administrative system, potentially through the creation of additional provinces or administrative units. However, informed sources have told The News that the matter has not yet been formally discussed in the federal cabinet. Sources said that although debate over creating new federal units has gained…

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KARACHI: Federal Health Minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal has acknowledged that differences within the party have intensified and spread down to the grassroots level. Speaking to Geo News, Kamal said there were indeed disagreements within MQM-P and that the internal divisions had now “reached the lower levels” of the party. He…

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LAHORE: Police have arrested former Member of the National Assembly and former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab president Hammad Azhar, who had remained in hiding since the May 9, 2023 incidents. According to police sources, Azhar was arrested in Multan and subsequently handed over to Lahore Police. The development comes after more than three years during…

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Karachi: Defence and Martyrs’ Day is being observed across Pakistan today with national spirit and enthusiasm to commemorate the sacrifices of the country’s armed forces and civilians. The day marks the events of the September 1965 war, when Pakistan’s armed forces and the nation confronted an attack launched by India during the hours of darkness.…

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