An Islamia College clash in Peshawar left two students injured on Tuesday after a violent dispute erupted between rival groups. The incident caused panic among students and staff as gunfire was reported inside the college premises. Police and college authorities quickly intervened to control the situation and ensure safety. According to officials, the confrontation began […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Bilawal orders KP Governor: Swear in new CM now
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to immediately travel to Peshawar. He asked the governor to implement the court’s order without any delay. Bilawal made the remarks during a private event in Karachi. He emphasized the governor’s constitutional duty to act promptly. Bilawal also offered to ask Sindh […]
PHC reserves verdict on KP Chief Minister’s oath-taking case
The Peshawar High Court reserved its decision on a petition regarding the oath-taking of the newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The hearing was held under the leadership of the Chief Justice of the High Court. During the session, the Additional Attorney General informed the court that the Governor is on an official […]
PTI’s Sohail Afridi wins KP Chief Minister seat with 90 votes
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Sohail Afridi was elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He secured 90 votes in the provincial assembly session held under Speaker Babar Saleem Swati’s chairmanship. The assembly has 145 members, and 73 votes were needed for a win. Four candidates contested, but PTI’s Afridi won by a large margin. […]
New leadership in KP: Sohail Afridi’s oath expected Monday
PESHAWAR – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will elect a new chief minister on Monday. Sohail Afridi, PTI’s nominee, is set to be chosen as the new Leader of the House. This comes after the resignation of outgoing CM Ali Amin Gandapur, which has been officially […]
KP Governor receives Gandapur’s resignation letter
Peshawar: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi confirmed he received Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation letter on Saturday afternoon. The handwritten letter is dated October 11 and was submitted around 2:30 PM. Brigadier (retd) Musaddiq Abbasi, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Anti-Corruption, personally delivered the resignation to the Governor House. The Governor’s caretaker accepted the resignation […]
Why is Sohail Afridi the top choice for KP’s Chief Minister?
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Sohail Afridi as the next chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He is expected to replace Ali Amin Gandapur following a surprise decision by the party’s leadership. Afridi, currently serving as Minister for Higher Education, is one of PTI’s most active grassroots leaders. He is known for his strong organisational […]
Gandapur likely out as KP CM amid PTI rift
Ali Amin Gandapur is expected to be removed as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to party sources. The move comes after months of internal tensions within PTI, especially between Gandapur and Aleema Khan, sister of party founder Imran Khan. The conflict has grown deeper in recent weeks, making it difficult for the party to […]
KP withdraws may 9 cases against PTI leaders
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has withdrawn all cases registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers linked to the May 9 riots, which erupted after Imran Khan’s arrest. The decision, formally notified by the provincial Home Department, followed approval from the KP cabinet. The unrest, triggered in May 2023, saw protesters attacking both […]
17 Khawarij Terrorists Killed in Karak Operation
KARAK: Security forces killed 17 terrorists belonging to the Khawarij group during a decisive operation in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the state-run APP reported. The joint operation, described as timely and precise, successfully neutralised the terrorists and foiled their plans to destabilise peace in the region. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the professionalism and […]