Indus Waters Treaty Arbitration Verdict Reaffirms Global Law, Questions India’s Credibility
ISLAMABAD — The Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague has delivered a verdict that reinforces international law and restores faith in global institutions. In the Indus Waters Treaty arbitration verdict, the court ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force and that India has no legal grounds to terminate or suspend it. […]
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Sign Trade, Climate and IT Agreements in Bishkek
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan signed multiple agreements and Memorandums of Understanding covering trade, climate change, counter-terrorism, and IT during a ceremony in Bishkek. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the President of Kyrgyzstan attended the signing event. The two leaders later held a joint press conference. PM Shehbaz Sharif called the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan agreements a positive step toward […]
3,796 Government Schools in KP Still Lack Electricity, Report Reveals
PESHAWAR — More than 3,796 government schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operate without electricity, exposing a major gap in basic educational infrastructure, according to an official Education Department report. The report shows that out of 34,784 government schools in the province, 3,796 schools have no power supply. That accounts for more than 11% of all public […]
Shehbaz Sharif Rejects Weaponization of Water at SCO Summit in Bishkek
PESHAWAR-Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit that using water as a tool for political pressure is unacceptable and violates international agreements. Addressing the SCO Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, the Prime Minister said water guarantees life in the region and secures the future of coming generations. “Using water for political […]
KP Reports 370 Child Sexual Abuse Cases in First 7 Months of 2026
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has recorded a sharp rise in crimes against children, with 370 cases of sexual abuse reported in the first seven months of 2026, according to police sources. The data shows that victims include both boys and girls from different districts across the province, including Peshawar. In nearly 10 cases, children […]
Afghan Ambassador Says Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Shape Stability and Trade
ISLAMABAD—Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Sardar Ahmad Shakib said Pakistan-Afghanistan relations are deeply interconnected, and both countries must use their interdependence to promote stability, security and prosperity instead of conflict. Speaking at the National Defence University in Islamabad, the Afghan envoy said decades of war and security developments have tied the interests and strategies of Pakistan […]
Pakistan Poultry Industry Faces Losses as Afghanistan Trade Route Closure Drives Prices
PESHAWAR — The prolonged closure of trade routes with Afghanistan has hit Pakistan’s poultry industry, triggering oversupply, sharp price declines, and financial losses for farmers and traders. The Pakistan poultry industry relies heavily on exports to Afghanistan. According to Afghan media reports, Pakistan exports poultry products worth about $32 million annually to Afghanistan, including day-old […]