NESCOM scientists successfully test locally developed Timur Weapon System with PAF aircraft
The Pakistan Air Force successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System on Saturday, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations. This system was created by scientists at the National Engineering and Scientific Commission NESCOM. The Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is designed to engage both land
Pakistan expresses support for the unity, territorial integrity of Yemen
Pakistan welcomes the call by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive talks in Riyadh and once again urges all Yemeni stakeholders to engage in good faith toward a negotiated political solution based on agreed parameters. According to the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan reaffirms its
Amir Muqam distributes laptops in Shangla University under PM laptop scheme
SHANGLA: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam, distributed laptops among 45 students under the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme and inaugurated a modern Digital Smart Classroom at Shangla University. Engineer Amir Muqam addressed the ceremony on behalf of the Prime Minister, emphasizing the government’s strong commitment
Illegal mining scandal, court remands arrested contractor into NAB custody
PESHAWAR: The accountability court in Peshawar handed over the contractor arrested on charges of illegal mining to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on a four-day remand. Contractor Zargul Khan has been arrested on charges of illegal mining and was presented in the accountability court of Peshawar. Senior prosecutor Habibullah Baig
First supermoon of 2026 to be visible tonight
Pakistan will experience its first supermoon of 2026 tonight. The supermoon will rise at 5:51 PM with an illumination of nearly 100 percent and will be clearly visible throughout the night, particularly around midnight. The supermoon on January 3 will be the last in a cycle that began in October
Met dept forecast extreme cold, dry weather in KP
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast dry and cold weather across most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the Met Office, most districts in the province are expected to remain dry, with temperatures anticipated to drop further in hilly areas. Cold and dry weather is expected over most parts
Ambreen Jan becomes PEMRA first female chairperson
Ambreen Jan, the previous information secretary, was chosen on Friday as the chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, PEMRA the first woman to lead an electronic media regulator. Before this appointment, PEMRA was headed by Mohammad Saleem Baig. A meeting of the parliamentary committee, under the chair of
Major motorways close amid severe fog
The Motorway Police have closed several major motorways across the country due to dense fog. According to a spokesperson, the Lahore to Sialkot motorway (M-11) has been shut due to poor visibility, while traffic on the Lahore to Multan motorway (M-3) has also been halted for the same reason. Similarly,
10 minutes of exercise daily can reduce cancer risk
A new study suggests that as little as ten minutes of daily exercise might prevent bowel cancer from setting in. Researchers at Newcastle University found that even short bursts of physical activity can trigger immediate favorable biological changes in the bloodstream, equipping the body with natural protection against the development
Dense fog expected in KP, Punjab, upper Sindh, alert issued
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fog advisory for several districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Upper Sindh, warning motorists and commuters of reduced visibility in the coming hours. According to the latest update, moderate to dense fog is currently affecting parts of Punjab, with visibility
