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CEO Health Inspects Rasul Clinic, Reviews Staff Attendance and Patient Care

October 14, 2026 Raja Muhammad Ayub

Dr. Kiran Arshad inspects Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic in Rasul, Mandi Bahauddin.

Dr. Kiran Arshad reviews staff attendance, cleanliness, administration and healthcare facilities during her visit to Rasul (By Raja Muhammad Ayub | Mandi Bahauddin) Dr. Kiran Arshad, Chief Executive Officer (Health) Mandi Bahauddin, visited the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic in Rasul to review healthcare facilities, staff attendance, cleanliness and administrative arrangements. During the visit, Dr. Kiran Arshad inspected various sections of the medical center and assessed the facilities available to patients. She reviewed staff attendance and cleanliness standards and examined the overall administrative affairs of the clinic. The CEO Health…

The Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Holds Protests Across Balochistan Against Governor’s Rule in KP

October 14, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party protest against Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Quetta

Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai): The Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) staged protest demonstrations and public meetings in several districts of Balochistan to condemn the imposition of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, describing the move as illegal, unconstitutional and undemocratic. The central protest was held in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. Party workers and supporters took part in a rally that passed through various roads of the city before turning into a public gathering. The gathering was addressed by Nawab Ayaz Khan Jogezai, PkMAP Deputy Chairman Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal,…

Amir Muhammad Khan on Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s KP Strategy

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Amir Muhammad Khan

Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a public political appearance, illustrating analysis of JUI-F’s role in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics.

Maulana’s interest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not without reason. Amir Muhammad Khan: We newspaper readers often imagine ourselves to be the most well-informed people in the world after catching up on the news. Yet, I am amazed when the watchman at my residence—before I even get into my car for the office—briefs me early in the morning on the previous night’s events in Pakistani politics, having gathered information from various social media sources. He possesses not only a deep understanding of Pakistani politics—perhaps surpassing my own—but also offers remarkably candid…

Raja Nasir Abbas Says Talks Were a Sham Before Governor’s Rule

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and head of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, speaking in Islamabad.

Senate Opposition Leader Claims KP Decision Was Already Made Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas said on Tuesday that negotiations with the government were a sham. He claimed the decision to impose governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been made before the talks concluded. He spoke during a Senate session on the province’s emergency. The government gave a different account of how the talks ended. Background: How the Talks and the Emergency Unfolded The federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Sunday, 11…

CIMMYT and AARI Strengthen Wheat Research in Pakistan

October 13, 2026 Zafar Chishti

CIMMYT and AARI Cooperation Boosts Wheat Production in Pakistan (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s decades-long partnership with the international agricultural research organization CIMMYT has played a pivotal role in transforming wheat production while more than 60 varieties developed by local scientists since 1960 and fresh collaboration are now focusing on modernizing research, strengthening mechanization and advancing the country towards agricultural self-sufficiency.A high-level delegation of agricultural scientists from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) led by Dr. Andrew Flavio, Director of CIMMYT’s Global Wheat Program…

Raja Zahid Hussain Retires After 38 Years at Attock Municipal Committee

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Ijaz Ul Hasan

Raja Zahid Hussain Retires After 38 Years of Service at Municipal Committee Attock; Residents Pay Tribute Attock (Bureau Report: Ijaz-ul-Hassan) Raja Zahid Hussain, Head Clerk at the Municipal Committee Attock, has retired after completing 38 years of dedicated public service. On the occasion of his retirement, residents of Attock paid tribute to his long-standing contributions, sincerity and commendable conduct. His career stands as an example of professional dedication, humility, kindness and respectful treatment of the public. Throughout his career, Raja Zahid Hussain worked with numerous officers and gained extensive experience…

Pakistan Government Claims Credible Evidence of PTI-TTP Links

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar at a press briefing for foreign correspondents in Islamabad.

Attaullah Tarar Says Proof Will Be Shared “Very Soon” Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that the Pakistan government has credible evidence that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was in contact with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He made the claim at a press briefing for foreign correspondents in Islamabad. He said the government would present details of the alleged PTI-TTP links at a later stage. No evidence has been made public so far, and PTI has rejected links to militancy. Background: A Province Under Emergency The claim comes two…

Sohail Afridi Brother Moves Peshawar High Court Over Alleged Illegal Detention

October 13, 2026 Kainat R

Sohail Afridi, the former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, raises his fist to supporters during a PTI protest march near Peshawar.

Petition Seeks Immediate Recovery of the Former KPK CM The brother of Sohail Afridi has asked the Peshawar High Court to order his immediate recovery. The petition was filed on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, two days after the federal government imposed governor’s rule and an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It claims the former chief minister was abducted by armed men and that his whereabouts are being kept secret. The government has given a different account of his situation. Background: Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi, a PTI politician and…

FIA Opens Immigration Facilitation Desk at Faisalabad Airport

October 12, 2026 Zafar Chishti

FIA pre-departure immigration facilitation desk assisting international travellers at Faisalabad Airport. Copy ALT Text

FIA Sets Up Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation Desk at Faisalabad Airport By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab, Pakistan FAISALABAD: The Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation Desk established at Faisalabad International Airport and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Zonal Office Faisalabad is fully operational to guide and facilitate citizens travelling abroad, FIA Zonal Office Faisalabad Director Saqib Sultan has said. He stated that the primary objective of the desk is to provide citizens with essential information regarding immigration laws, travel documents and lawful travel procedures before departure. The initiative aims to help travellers avoid…

Mandi Bahauddin Administration Launches Major Anti-Encroachment Operation

October 11, 2026 Raja Muhammad Ayub

Mandi Bahauddin Anti-Encroachment Operation

Assistant Commissioner Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar supervises action in several areas to improve traffic flow and clear roads and footpaths. (Raja Muhammad Ayub) The Mandi Bahauddin administration has launched a major anti-encroachment operation on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner to improve traffic flow and ease commuting difficulties for citizens. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin, Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar, in several areas, including College Chowk, Rasul Road, Purani Pindi, Kharlanwala, Mong, Shahana Lok, Rasul Village, Chillianwala and Mojianwala. During the operation, officials removed illegal encroachments…