DHO issues advisory on smog, warns of health risks
PESHAWAR: The District Health Office has issued a weather advisory warning of increased smog and fog across the plains of the province due to persistent dry and cold conditions. According to the DHO, districts including Peshawar, Charsadda, Swabi, Mardan, and Dera Ismail Khan are likely to experience sustained smog in
New gas load-shedding schedule announced for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a revised gas load-shedding schedule for domestic consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, set to take effect from December through February. Under the new schedule, households will receive gas in three daily time slots to accommodate cooking needs. Consumers can expect
12 Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in Kalat operation, ISPR
KALAT: Pakistani security forces killed 12 terrorists linked to India during an intelligence-based operation in the Kalat District, which targeted members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), as confirmed by the military’s media wing on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted in response to
No major changes expected for T20 World Cup 2026, says Agha Salman
Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, has confirmed that no significant changes are expected in the national squad ahead of the T20 World Cup. Salman Ali Agha stated that for the past six months, the team’s primary focus has been on the T20 World Cup. He mentioned that they have
ECP responds to Barrister Gohar’s letter
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally rejected Barrister Gohar Khan’s claim to the chairmanship of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in response to his recent letter. On November 13, Barrister Gohar submitted a request for the formal recognition of independent senators joining PTI. However, the ECP stated that the issue
Cold, partly cloudy weather expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast mainly cold and partly cloudy weather across most of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The province is expected to remain mainly cold with partly cloudy to cloudy conditions over the coming hours, according to the latest weather outlook. Hilly regions are likely to experience very cold temperatures
PTA grants NOC to PTCL for private telecom acquisition
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) for its acquisition of a private telecom company. According to the PTA, the NOC was issued following a thorough review of all relevant rules and regulations. The authority assessed the
NHMP issues fog advisory as visibility drops on highways, motorways
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a detailed travel advisory due to dense fog affecting parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. This fog significantly reduces visibility on national highways and motorways. An NHMP spokesperson reported that extremely low visibility caused by heavy fog dramatically increases
KP healthcare commission official page hacked
PESHAWAR: The official Facebook page of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission (KPHCC) was hacked, leading to the posting of inappropriate and objectionable images and content. The hackers gained complete control of the page, deleting all previously shared information, notifications, and updates, and replacing them with offensive material. This incident has
Binance chief visits Pakistan, holds important meeting with top leadership
The government has reiterated its commitment to building a transparent and secure regulatory framework for digital assets, as senior officials held a high-level meeting with Binance leadership, including its Global CEO Richard Teng, during his visit to Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of
