Report by: Nasratullah Tahirzai : The 50-bed hospital for infectious diseases in Gardez, the capital of Paktia province, has remained closed for the past eight months due to a lack of financial support. Local residents say that with the current heat of summer, the number of infectious diseases has significantly increased in the community. However,…
Report by CBN247 : In a major diplomatic development, Russia is the first country to recognise the government of the Afghan Taliban. According to a statement issued by the ministry of foreign affairs of Afghanistan, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, met with the Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate…
Report by CBN247 : A major terrorist attack targeting a sensitive installation in Peshawar was successfully averted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Shamshato area of rural Peshawar on Saturday. Two militants, including a would-be suicide bomber, were killed in the encounter. According to official sources,…
Peshawar (Riaz Hussain): Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have resulted in the deaths of at least four people and injuries to ten others, including women and children, according to Rescue 1122. Most of the damages were reported from the districts of Mohmand and Mardan. Lightning Strikes Marble Mine in…
By Riaz Hussain : As Pakistan marks another year in its post-colonial history, the Battle of Takkar — a significant yet often overlooked episode in the anti-British resistance — is once again being remembered for the sacrifices made by Pashtun villagers during the height of the civil disobedience movement. On May 28, 1930, British colonial…
The federal government has decided, in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, to impose an 18% sales tax on goods produced in the former tribal areas (FATA/PATA). The objective behind this move is to increase revenue and expand the tax net. Sources reveal that with the removal of the sales tax exemption, it…
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi are set to arrive in Beijing for a trilateral meeting hosted by China. The talks aim to boost regional cooperation on trade, security, and stability amid growing geopolitical challenges. According to Pakistani media reports citing official sources, Ishaq…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of a fresh $7 billion loan, increasing the total number of conditions under the loan agreement to 50. These conditions are aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline, improving governance, and implementing reforms across key sectors, including energy, taxation, and public expenditure….
Report by CBN247 : Islamia College Peshawar has issued a sweeping directive prohibiting any romantic or personal relationships between faculty, staff, and students in a bid to uphold a harassment-free, professional learning environment. The order, signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia-ul-Haq, aligns with the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010 (Amended…
A sudden armed assault by unidentified assailants on a police checkpoint near Utla Police Station in Swabi left three police officers injured late last night. According to a police spokesperson, the injured officers have been identified as Bacha Gul, Khair Ghafoor, and Mir Afzal. They were immediately shifted to Bacha Khan Medical Complex, where they…
