April 2026

An Afghan man reacts as he stands amid the rubble of a collapsed house after a deadly magnitude 6 earthquake struck Afghanistan around midnight, in Dara Noor, Jalalabad, Afghanistan, September 1, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS PESHAWAR: The centuries-old Shahi Khatta, a historic royal sewerage system running through downtown Peshawar, is rapidly deteriorating, with its walls and

BARA: The Bara Political Alliance has intensified its protest movement against the worsening displacement crisis in the Tirah Valley and growing insecurity in Bara Akakhel in the Khyber tribal district. The alliance has convened a grand Afridi jirga on May 2 to finalize a future action plan, including a possible protest in Peshawar. Alliance President

Businesses resume, transport restored, daily wage earners breathe a sigh of relief Police officers patrol a market in Federal Zone B during the micro-smart lockdown imposed in four towns in the city in January. Photo: file RAWALPINDI: After remaining closed for 12 days due to security arrangements related to Iran-US peace talks efforts in Islamabad,

Six suspects in KE staff torture guard uniforms, flee with copper cables and equipment The Abraaj Group, in partnership with Al-Jomaih Group of Saudi Arabia and National Industries Group of Kuwait, holds a total stake of 66.4% in K-Electric. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: In a unique robbery, six armed robbers, posing as employees of K-Electric, looted

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Islamabad. Photo: application ISLAMABAD: Despite no immediate prospects for direct talks between Iran and the United States, diplomacy remains very much alive, as a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity suggests a serious desire to seek a permanent end to the war,