ABBOTTABAD, Sept 7: Poli-tical councillor of American Embassy Chat Blakeman visited Abbottabad on Thursday and met Ali Asghar Khan, brother of former federal minister Omer Asghar Khan, and the president of QJP Rtd Air Marshal Asghar Khan at their residence.

Mr Blakeman discussed the ongoing political situation of the country and of Hazara division. He also talked about the election compaign of Ali Asghar Khan who is contesting from NA-17 and NA-18 (Abbottabad 1and 2).

It was also learnt that american political councilor also meet with some other notables whose names were kept secert. Political observers are giving much importance to the visit of the Mr Chat who came to see the lessor known political personality of the area who came to the political field after the death of his brother Omer Asghar Khan.

Opinion

Editorial

Token austerity
Updated 11 Mar, 2026

Token austerity

The ‘austerity’ measures are a ritualistic response to public anger rather than a sincere attempt to reform state spending.
Lebanon on fire
11 Mar, 2026

Lebanon on fire

WHILE the entire Gulf region has become an active warzone, repercussions of this conflict have spread to the...
Canine crisis
11 Mar, 2026

Canine crisis

KARACHI’S stray dog crisis requires urgent attention. Feral canines can cause serious and lasting physical and...
Iran’s new leader
Updated 10 Mar, 2026

Iran’s new leader

The position is the most powerful in Iran, bringing together clerical authority and political and ideological leadership.
National priorities
10 Mar, 2026

National priorities

EVEN as the country faces heightened risks of attacks from actual terrorists, an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi...
Silenced march
10 Mar, 2026

Silenced march

ON the eve of International Women’s Day, Islamabad Police detained dozens of Aurat March activists who had ...