Dense fog causes deadly road accident in Sargodha, 14 killed
According to Rescue 1122 officials at least 14 people were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident caused by dense fog in Sargodha. The incident occurred near Gulha Pur Bangla in Kot Momin tehsil, where extremely low visibility due to heavy fog caused a mini truck to
Do you know why mobile batteries drain faster in winter?
PESHAWAR: Many mobile phone users notice that their devices consume battery faster and shut down unexpectedly during the winter months. According to technology experts, the issue arises due to the slowing of chemical processes inside the battery at low temperatures. Cold weather affects a battery’s capacity, which in turn impacts
Negotiation mandate remains with Mahmood Achakzai, says Asad Qaiser
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has stated that no proposal is under consideration regarding the party’s return to standing committees, and no discussions have taken place within the party on the matter. Asad Qaiser emphasized that PTI has not deliberated on rejoining the parliamentary
Cloudy weather, rain, light snow expected in upper regions
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast a shallow westerly wave is likely to affect the upper parts of Pakistan till 21 January. According to Met department, Under the influence of this weather system, rain, thunderstorms, and light to moderate snowfall are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit,
City police arrest alleged fraudster in Hajj, Umrah scams
ABBOTTABAD: City police of Abbottabad have arrested an alleged fraudster accused of defrauding citizens of millions of rupees through fake overseas employment, Hajj and Umrah arrangements. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect had set up a bogus travel agency in Havelian, posing as a provider of Hajj and Umrah services,
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway closed for all traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the motorway from Peshawar to Islamabad for all types of traffic due to dense fog. The closure affects several sections of the road due to poor visibility caused by fog. Specifically, the area from Swabi to Peshawar is closed, and
One killed, six injured as car brakes fail in Upper Swat
SAWAT: A tragic accident occurred in Kalam, Palogah, a tourist spot in Upper Swat due to brake failure of a car, resulting one dead and six injured. According to spokesperson rescue 1122 Swat in the tragic accident six people being injured while a young man, Waris Khan (aged 28), died.
KP schools revise timings as cold wave intensifies
PESHAWAR: A severe cold wave continues to affect the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting the provincial government to adjust school working hours. According to a statement from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department, school hours will be modified starting January 16, after the winter vacations. All primary schools in these areas
Excise dept foils major drug smuggling attempt in Nowshera
NOWESHERA: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and has successfully thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at the Ajab Bagh Check Post in Nowshera. Following the directives of Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Syed Fakhar Jehan, the department has intensified its anti-narcotics operations
FIA’s official response unveiled in Dr. Warda case
ABBOTTABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has confirmed that there is no record of any financial or cyber crimes involving the accused in the Dr. Warda murder case. A written response from the FIA to the Abbottabad police clarifies that the individuals named in the case were not found to
