PIA issues fog alert as flights disrupted nationwide
Dense fog has blanketed several cities across the country, prompting Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to issue a nationwide fog alert on Saturday amid the risk of disruptions to flight operations. A PIA spokesperson said reduced visibility could result in delays, rescheduling, and operational adjustments at airports across Pakistan. Passengers were
Abbottabad man allegedly poisons family, three children die
ABBOTTABAD: A man in the Kaghan Colony of Abbottabad allegedly attempted to commit suicide by consuming poison after poisoning his wife and three children to death. This tragic incident has resulted in the deaths of three innocent children. The children, aged 3, 5, and 7 years old, have passed away,
Federal Govt paid Rs8.4 trillion to KP over 15 years, says finance ministry
The Ministry of Finance said that the federal government has transferred a total of Rs 8.404 trillion to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government over the past 15 years. According to official documents, KP received approximately Rs 8.4 trillion from the Centre between 2010 and November 2025. Of this amount, Rs
Sohail Afridi signals protest, instructs party workers to be ready
MARDAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has responded to the sentencing of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Bushra Bibi, stating that the lawyers representing the PTI founder are not being heard and that courts are issuing verdicts without due process. Speaking to the media outside a girls’
Election Commission issues deadline for parliamentarian to declare assets, liabilities
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set December 31 as the deadline for all members of Parliament to submit their asset and liability statements for the fiscal year 2024-25. According to the commission, the statements must include the assets and liabilities of spouses and dependent children. MPs are
Cold, partly cloudy weather in KP, snowfall expected in north
PESHAWAR: Cold and partly cloudy weather is expected to prevail over most parts of Pakistan, the meteorological department said on Friday. Rain, accompanied by snowfall over mountainous areas, is likely in Northwest Pakistan, Northern Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and the Potohar region. Meanwhile, fog and smog are expected to
Weekly inflation rises 0.24%, PBS data shows
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday reported a 0.24 per cent increase in inflation last week, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.75 per cent. According to the PBS, prices of 17 essential items rose, while 14 items saw a decline, and 20 items remained unchanged over the
Magic mushroom compound shows potential against depression, study finds
A compound found in magic mushrooms may help treat depression by reducing a specific type of brain activity linked to persistent negative thinking, according to a new study. Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is marked by prolonged feelings of sadness or a loss of interest in daily activities
M-1 motorway closed for traffic due to dense fog
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 the M-1 Peshawar Toll Plaza (km
Fire erupts in Galiyat forest, containment efforts underway
ABBOTTABAD: A sudden fire erupted across the forests of Kandla, Ayubiya, Tohidabad, Donga Gali and Nathia Gali popular tourist destinations in the Galiyat region engulfing vast stretches of woodland. Hundreds of mature trees and thousands of saplings have reportedly been reduced to ashes. while posing a serious threat to wildlife
