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Pakistan, Afghanistan establish joint committee for Torkham border negotiations

13-member body to hold formal talks aimed at easing tensions and restoring trade Torkham Gate in Pakistan. PHOTO: PR In a significant development aimed at reducing tensions and reviving trade activities, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to set up a 13-member joint committee to hold formal negotiations at the Torkham border. According to sources, the […]

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Report and video evidence compiled on Punjab Assembly incident during KP CM’s visit

An investigation report, backed by video evidence, was prepared after a ruckus in the Punjab Assembly during the visit of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The inquiry committee, formed by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, sent the report to IG Punjab, recommending legal action against those involved and seeking help from law enforcement

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Ramazan is scheduled to begin on February 19 and Eidul Fitr on March 21.

Forecasts based on astronomical calculations, the final announcement belongs to the Central Committee of Ruet-e-Hilal Ramazan in Pakistan is expected to begin on February 19, while Eidul Fitr may be observed on March 21, according to astronomical projections shared by the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council on Monday. Addressing the media, Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council General Secretary Khalid

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Qawwal booked for song “Prisoner 804” at cultural event in Lahore

Faraz Khan granted interim bail as case sparks debate on art, politics and expression An additional sessions judge granted interim bail to Faraz Khan till January 13. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/Faraz Amjad Khan LAHORE: A case was filed against Qawwal Faraz Khan for singing a song related to “Prisoner 804” at a government-sponsored musical evening at Lahore’s

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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0

Talks in Beijing reaffirm mutual support and expand cooperation on security, counter-terrorism and finance A view of the seventh round of strategic dialogue of foreign ministers of Pakistan and China in Beijing. PHOTO: PID Pakistan and China agreed to align their development strategies and build an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as

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Investigation ordered as obscene video from Naukot fort goes viral

Guard arrested, alleged blackmail racket uncovered; concerns grow over damage to tourism and staff negligence NAUKOT: The Sindh Culture Minister has taken notice of an obscene viral video allegedly filmed inside the historic Naukot Fort, triggering administrative action against the fort staff. Following these events, a guard identified as Walam Bheel was arrested by the

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BLA suffers a hard blow at the end of the year

KARACHI: There has been a visible decline in high-profile and mass-casualty terrorist attacks in Balochistan, which is partly attributed to the major setback suffered by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) after two senior commanders of its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, were killed abroad under mysterious circumstances. The Express PK Press Club has learned.

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