Sohail Afridi Sworn in as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf’s Sohail Afridi has formally assumed the role of Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after securing majority support in the provincial assembly. His oath was administered by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi in a ceremony attended by senior officials and party leaders. The transition follows weeks of political uncertainty, legal challenges, and internal rifts within PTI.

Why Taliban’s Visit to Deoband Matters for India and the Region

Javed Chudhry explores why Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Darul Uloom Deoband after high‑level talks in New Delhi is more than symbolic. From Ajit Doval’s decade‑old remarks to the ideological weight of Deoband and Aligarh, the column traces how 19th‑century institutions still shape South Asia’s politics in 2025.