ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday emphasised that imposing governor’s rule in a province remains a constitutional option, even as the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, challenged the federal authorities to follow through with the measure amid escalating tensions over security and governance.
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Govt mulls governor’s rule in restive KP, blames CM Afridi for governance breakdown
ISLAMABAD: The government is actively considering imposing governor’s rule in the restive province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a move that could suspend the provincial government and place authority directly under the federal administration, amid escalating concerns over security lapses and governance failures, a senior official said on Sunday.
Egypt urges focused role for Gaza peace force, seeks bigger Pakistani role in rebuilding
ISLAMABAD: Egypt’s foreign minister on Saturday outlined a narrowly defined mandate for a proposed international force to stabilise Gaza, emphasising its role in monitoring a ceasefire and securing borders, while calling for an expanded Pakistani contribution to the territory’s reconstruction amid ongoing devastation from the conflict.
Pakistan blames Afghan soil for deadly attacks, says ceasefire largely collapsed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on that a fragile ceasefire with Afghanistan was faltering, accusing its neighbour of failing to curb terrorist attacks launched from its territory, as tensions between the two countries reached their lowest ebb since the Taliban seized power in Kabul four years ago.
Pakistan condemns attack in Tajikistan that killed three Chinese workers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned a deadly attack in Tajikistan that killed three Chinese workers, attributing the assault to threats originating from Afghanistan and calling for urgent action against terrorist groups operating there.
Tehran presses for enhanced defence coordination with Islamabad on border security
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s top security official called on Wednesday for bolstering military cooperation with Pakistan to confront cross-border terrorism, emphasising the shared threats facing the two nations amid persistent regional instability.
Defence minister Asif says Pakistan abandons hopes of ‘good ties’ with Afghan Taliban
ISLAMABAD: The defence minister said on Tuesday Pakistan was abandoning any hope of productive relations with the Afghan Taliban, accusing the group of betraying decades of Pakistani hospitality and warning that their isolation could lead to collapse, as cross-border accusations of airstrikes intensified tensions between the two neighbors.
Pakistan says TTP’s Noor Wali Mehsud orchestrated Islamabad suicide bombing from Afghan soil
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday accused the leader of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, Noor Wali Mehsud, of orchestrating a deadly suicide bombing outside the capital’s judicial complex earlier this month, presenting what it described as clear evidence of planning and execution directed from Afghan soil.
Army says kills 22 militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said on Tuesday its forces had killed 22 militants linked to India-sponsored terrorism during an intelligence-based operation in the restive northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking one of the major engagements in recent months amid a surge in cross-border attacks.
PML-N dominates by-elections amid PTI boycott and low voter turnout
ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz captured nearly all the seats in by-elections held across 13 constituencies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to unofficial results released early Monday, bolstering its position in the national assembly despite a boycott by the main opposition and widespread reports of sluggish voter participation.