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Police solve lady doctor murder case, arrest two suspects

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Asif Jalal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 27 (APP): The Kohat district police on Friday claimed to have solved the murder case of lady doctor Mahwish and arrested two suspects after an intensive, technology-driven investigation conducted under challenging security conditions.
According to a police spokesman, Dr. Mahwish was killed near Usman Mosque, close to KDA Hospital, at around 8:05 p. m. on February 22.
Her husband, Muhammad Hasnain, a resident of KDA, told police in his initial statement that they had no personal enmity with anyone.
Police then pursued the case on modern investigative lines, examining multiple angles to trace the perpetrators.
The provincial government, provincial health department and senior civil and police leadership, including Inspector General KP Police Zulfiqar Hameed, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Commissioner Kohat Syed Motasim Billah Shah and DIG Kohat Irfan Tariq, took strict notice of the incident and directed police to ensure swift arrests.
District Police Officer Kohat Shehbaz Elahi constituted special investigation teams comprising the SP City, SP Investigation, DSP Headquarters, investigation staff and the SHO of KDA Police Station.
The teams carried out intelligence-based raids at various locations and used modern technology along with human intelligence to track the suspects.
Police recovered the murder weapon, along with a motorcycle and a rickshaw allegedly used in the crime.
Investigations revealed that the accused Hayat Gul, and Saif Ali residents of Ghamkol Camp were involved in the killing.
After coordinated raids across multiple districts, police arrested both suspects from Ghamkol No. 3. Initial interrogation indicated that a verbal dispute between Hayat Gul and the doctor escalated into the fatal attack.
Police said the case remained highly sensitive as the district was simultaneously facing serious security challenges, including a recent terrorist attack in which DSP Lachi and five other police personnel were martyred.
Despite these pressures, Kohat police continued the investigation with professionalism and persistence, leading to the arrest of the accused.
Further investigation is under way, and police officials said a strong, evidence-based challan will be submitted to the court to secure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.

Pakistan, Bangladesh resolve to promote peace, stability, shared prosperity in region

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday met with the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the Executive Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah.

The deputy prime minister congratulated his counterpart on the historic and smooth transfer of power in Bangladesh and on his assumption of office, a press release issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson said.

Both leaders held productive discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation across a broad range of sectors, including trade, culture, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.

They reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties and agreed to work closely together to promote peace, stability, and shared prosperity in the region.

Rescue 1122 makes special arrangements to facilitate citizens during Ramazan

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Asif Jalal
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Feb 27 (APP): The district emergency service-Rescue 1122 has made special arrangements to facilitate citizens during the holy month of Ramazan.
As part of efforts, it has carried out a special emergency deployment at various busy and sensitive locations across the district to ensure the timely provision of medical assistance to citizens in view of increased traffic pressure especially during Iftar timings.
According to the Rescue 1122, rescue personnel have been deployed along with ambulances and essential emergency equipment at these locations.
It added this special duty will continue daily from 4:00 PM until Iftar to ensure an immediate response in case of any accident or medical emergency during peak traffic hours.
Elaborating it says that the Rescue teams will remain on alert at Fawara Chowk, Mission Mor, Paharpur, and other heavy traffic points.
It adds that Rescue 1122 is committed to providing prompt and quality medical services to citizens, protect precious human lives in the event of accidents, and ensure the safety of life and property of the people.

Weekly inflation declines by 0.54pc

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), recorded a decline of 0.54 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended February 26, 2026, reflecting the impact of the government’s ongoing measures to stabilise prices of essential commodities.
The SPI for the week under review fell to 333.86 points from 335.67 points recorded in the previous week, according to official data available with APP.
On a year-on-year basis, however, the SPI registered an increase of 4.23 percent.
 The SPI, with base year 2015-16 = 100, monitors price movements of 51 essential items across 17 urban centres, covering all expenditure groups.
 The SPI for the lowest consumption group (up to Rs 17,732) decreased by 0.71 percent to 323.48 points from 325.80 points, indicating relative relief for vulnerable segments amid continued administrative and supply-side interventions.
Similarly, the SPI for consumption groups of Rs 17,733–22,888, Rs 22,889–29,517, Rs 29,518–44,175 and above Rs 44,175 declined by 0.68 percent, 0.60 percent, 0.59 percent and 0.47 percent, respectively.
During the week, out of 51 monitored items, prices of 14 items (27.45 percent) decreased, 13 items (25.49 percent) increased, while 24 items (47.06 percent) remained stable, suggesting improved market balance.
Major commodities registering week-on-week decreases included tomatoes (29.67%), potatoes (10.62%), chicken (9.03%), onions (7.44%), eggs (3.43%), wheat flour (1.39%), bread (1.12%) and sugar (0.79%), reflecting better supply availability and effective price monitoring.
On the other hand, prices of bananas (4.49%), shirting (1.36%), LPG (0.86%), garlic (0.81%), long cloth (0.70%), mutton (0.63%), pulse masoor (0.47%), lawn printed (0.44%), pulse mash (0.40%), powdered milk (0.26%) and curd and beef (0.25% each) witnessed a slight increase.
On a year-on-year basis, notable increases were observed in gas charges for Q1 (29.85%), wheat flour (29.51%), electricity charges for Q1 (17.33%), tomatoes (16.83%), chilies powder (15.20%), LPG (13.60%), bananas (11.73%), beef (11.69%), firewood (11.40%), powdered milk (10.16%), mutton (8.98%) and gur (8.36%).
However, significant annual declines were recorded in potatoes (52.55%), chicken (29.55%), garlic (26.18%), onions (25.71%), pulse gram (23.74%), eggs (16.22%), salt powder (12.52%) and pulse masoor (11.93%), helping ease overall price pressures.
Officials believe that continued administrative vigilance, improved supply management and targeted relief measures are contributing to gradual price stabilisation in essential commodities.

33 POs arrested

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Asif Jalal
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SARGODHA, Feb 27 (APP): Sargodhga police on Friday arrested 33 proclaimed offenders (POs) during a crackdown launched against the POs.
According to Police spokesman, raiding teams of different police stations raided at different localities and arrested 33 proclaimed offenders who were wanted to police in several heinous cases including robbery, dacoity, murder, attempt of murder, cattle theft and some other several heinous crimes.
The arrested POs were identified as Tajamal, Naqvi, Shamus, Tahir, Sqlain, Ahmed, Ehsan, Umar, Sidique, Nafasat, Rafaqat, Shafique, Sharafat, Suhaib and others.

Defense system downs drones in KP; no casualty: Tarar

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NNPS Desk
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said the country’s anti-drone defense system successfully intercepted and shot down multiple small drones in Abbottabad, Swabi, and Nowshera.

In a post shared on social media platform X, the minister said no casualties were reported in the attempted incidents, attributing the acts to terrorist activity, carried out by a group, he identified as Fitna al-Khawarij.

Tarar said the latest terror attempts had once again exposed the direct linkages between Afghan Taliban regime and terrorist operations inside Pakistan.

Pakistan Armed Forces continue effective, decisive actions against Afghan Taliban aggression

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Asif Jalal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 27 (APP): In response to unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban, Pakistan’s armed forces have continued effective and decisive actions, inflicting heavy damage on Afghan Taliban posts.
Security sources said Pakistan successfully carried out operations causing severe damage to the Afghan Taliban’s Khyber Post, Qomi Sar Complex, and Khawar Post.
Pakistani security forces are targeting Afghan Taliban military hideouts and installations, they added.
As a result of the strong and forceful response by Pakistan’s security forces, Afghan Taliban forces are suffering heavy losses, the security sources said.

Commissioner reviews security situation, development work on indus highway, projects

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Asif Jalal
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KOHAT, Feb 27 (APP): Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah on Friday reviewed the law and order situation, progress on development projects and construction work on the Indus Highway while chairing a high-level Jirga in Karak district.
Deputy Commissioner Karak Asad Sarwar, assistant commissioners, police officials, local government representatives and elders of Khattak Ittehad attended the meeting.
The participants discussed security conditions, implementation of ongoing development schemes and the anti-polio campaign. Local representatives raised key community issues and proposed measures to strengthen peace and stability in the area.
The participants agreed to hold similar Jirgas at district and tehsil levels to ensure timely resolution of public issues.
The commissioner declared the Indus Highway a top administrative priority and continued to serve as the focal person to monitor progress and report to the judiciary on safety and traffic management measures.
At the conclusion of the Jirga, the participants offered special prayers for peace and prosperity in Pakistan and pledged to promote public welfare initiatives.
Later, the commissioner, accompanied by the deputy commissioner, inspected construction work on the Kunda–Karak bypass.
He directed the authorities to maintain quality, speed and transparency in development work and warned that negligence would not be tolerated.
Officials said timely completion of the bypass will ease traffic congestion and improve travel facilities for residents in line with the government’s priority to strengthen public service delivery.

Nation stands shoulder to shoulder with armed forces against terrorism: Rana Sanaullah

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Asif Jalal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan told the Senate on Friday that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan’s armed forces in the fight against terrorism, as the House unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming national unity against aggression and militancy.
Responding to Opposition Leader Senator Raja Nasir Abbas during a discussion on the resolution, Sanaullah said the unanimous passage of the resolution by the House of Federation reflected the collective will of the people and endorsed the resolve of the nation.
He said that at critical moments the Pakistani nation had consistently placed full confidence in its armed forces and stood firmly behind them.
Referring to recent cross-border aggression, he said the armed forces had delivered a strong and effective response while exercising restraint.
Sanaullah said Pakistan’s armed forces were highly professional and fully capable of responding decisively to any hostile act, but had demonstrated maturity and responsibility by limiting action to what was necessary.
He warned that elements involved in cross-border activities had previously been given opportunities to behave responsibly, but if aggression continued, they would be dealt with firmly.
The adviser said the government and political leadership stood fully aligned with the military leadership’s decisions regarding national security and counter-terrorism operations.
During the debate, Senator Ali Zafar proposed the formation of a regional mechanism to address the situation.
Sanaullah suggested referring the matter to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs for in-camera briefings from the Foreign Office and relevant security institutions before any decision was taken.
He noted that friendly countries had facilitated negotiations in the past, but those efforts did not yield lasting results. However, he described the proposal as constructive and deserving of detailed consideration at an appropriate stage.
Sanaullah said the central message of the resolution was clear: the nation remains united against terrorism and in support of its armed forces, law enforcement agencies and the families of martyrs.
He added that while political matters should ideally be resolved through dialogue among stakeholders, issues of national security required collective resolve. The prime minister had extended invitations for dialogue on multiple occasions, he said, adding that such discussions could proceed separately from security-related concerns.
He urged opposition members to keep political differences separate from the national stance against terrorism, saying that while disagreements are part of democratic politics, unity on national security remains paramount.

Afghan Taliban–Fitna Al Khawarij nexus exposed after unprovoked aggression against Pakistan: Experts

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Asif Jalal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 27 (APP): The security and foreign policy experts here Friday claimed a nexus between the Afghan Taliban and terrorists groups backed by India to destabilize the region.
They said the recent unprovoked firing on Pakistani border posts in multiple areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have tesfied this nexus between Afghan Taliban regime and banned Fatinul Khwaraj being proxy of India to destabilize Pakistan through transporting terrorism.
Speaking to APP, Brigadier (R) Mehmood Shah, former Secretary Law and Order of erstwhile Fata termed the cross-border firing by the Afghan Taliban regime a serious violation of UN Charter and Doha Agreement, saying that Pakistani forces bravely responded in self-defence.
He said Pakistan had repeatedly urged the Afghan authorities to act against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in line with commitments made under the Doha Agreement, which obligates Afghan Taliban to prevent the use of their soil for attacks against other countries.
According to Mehmood Shah, the alleged involvement of Afghan nationals in recent attacks within KP strongly indicates the continued presence of terrorists training camps inside Afghanistan.
He maintained that repeated violations by Afghan Taliban regime left Pakistan with no option but to respond decisively against terror network inside Afghanistan.
He also said that more than 80 tanks, artillery guns, and armored personnel carriers were destroyed during Pakistan effective retaliatory operations.
Brigadier Mehmood Shah claimed that Afghanistan continues to serve as a safe haven for terrorist groups, adding that several banned TTP operatives released from Afghan prisons after the Taliban takeover in 2021 were now involved in cross-border attacks.
He cited the recent suicide attack in Bajaur, in which 11 security personnel were killed, as evidence of what he described as an Afghan Taliban–TTP nexus backed by India to destabilize Pakistan.
Mehmood Shah said that Afghanistan has remained at the center of geopolitical rivalries since the 1979 Soviet invasion and the 2001 intervention led by the United States.
He said that Pakistan has tried hard to give peace a chance during recent Istanbul talks but the Afghan Taliban’s negative rhetoric made it unsuccessful.
Dr. Adnan Sarwar Khan, former Chairman of International Relations at the University of Peshawar, claimed that the Afghan Taliban were using terrorism as financial leverage in regional politics.
He argued that Pakistan’s demands for dismantling terrorists infrastructure in Afghanistan were consistent and in line with international obligations.
“No country has suffered more from the Afghan conflict than Pakistan,” he said, pointing to decades of hosting over four million Afghan refugees, thousands of casualties from terrorism, and significant economic losses.
Similarly, Dr. Zahid Anwar, Professor of Political Science at the University of Peshawar, condemned the unprovoked  aggression of Afghan Taliban last night and said Pakistan’s military response carried out in self-defence was highly commendable.
He said that Pakistani forces, supported by artillery and the Pakistan Air Force, were fully capable of safeguarding national borders.
He emphasized that lasting regional peace and economic cooperation would remain elusive unless militancy and terrorism was completely eradicated from Afghanistan.
While underscoring Pakistan’s diplomatic and economic outreach efforts, he said the responsibility now lies with Afghan authorities to address terrorism concerns through dialogue rather than continued confrontation.
Experts said that the evolving situation presents a critical moment for regional stability, urging constructive engagement to prevent further escalation.
They said that peace was imperative for regional peace and stability, demanding Afghan Taliban not to become proxy of India and stop transporting terrorism inside Pakistan.
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