Taliban fighters storm capital of northwestern Afghan province
KABUL: Regional officials in northern Afghanistan said they had recaptured government buildings in a provincial capital after Taliban fighters stormed it overnight, taking over the police headquarters and sparking panic among residents. Officials said air strikes were being carried out
A fifth province
The next biggest step of the government is to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as the fifth province of Pakistan, the first new one since independence. The matter has been discussed in the federal cabinet and has the full support of the military
Sindh becomes first province to cross 100,000 COVID-19 cases
KARACHI: Sindh has become the first province in the country to cross 100,000 cases of the novel coronavirus. According to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, as many as 100,900 coronavirus infections have been reported in the province, with a
US, Afghan forces come under attack in Nangarhar province
KABUL: U.S. military official said in a local news media that U.S. and Afghan soldiers came under direct attacks in eastern Afghanistan late Saturday the event identified as an insider attack. U.S. Forces spokesperson in Afghanistan Colonel Sonny Leggett in
Sindh govt declares public holiday on February 5 in province
KARACHI: Sindh Government has announced February 5 as a public holiday for all departments, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under its administrative control, with the exception of essential services, on occasion of the Kashmir Solidarity Day. A statement
Balochistan Govt takes notice of flour shortage in province
QUETTA: On Monday, Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal ordered commissioners and deputy commissioners to ensure the supply of flour and wheat at the provisional government rates. Taking notice of the increase in flour rates, Jam Kamal promised to take action
Sindh govt bans littering, spitting throughout province
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday initiated a ban on littering, spitting and throwing trash of damaged structure on roads throughout the province. The provincial government will exercise its powers under section 144 for 90 days with immediate effect to
Pillion riding to be banned for Muharram
KARACHI: The Sindh government has banned pillion riding on 9th and 10th of Muharram across the province. According to a notification issued by the provincial home department, the ban has been imposed under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code. The