Alleged sports funds corruption, Minister Meena Khan calls for immediate action
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Minister Meena Khan Afridi took action after complaints of alleged corruption in sports funds in the merged districts and ordered immediate action. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Government Mina Khan Afridi has taken swift action after receiving complaints of alleged corruption in the sports development
High-level official visit, Jordan’s King Abdullah arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, King Abdullah of Jordan arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan on Saturday. Upon arrival in Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Federal ministers, First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, and Chairman PPP
PTI chairman rejects article on Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan rejected the Article on Bushra Bibi, saying it was malicious and fabricated. Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Khan has strongly condemned a recent article published regarding Bushra Bibi, calling it malicious, false, and aimed at character assassination. In a statement during
15 Militants killed in major security forces operation in Bannu
BANNU: At least 15 militants were killed in an intelligence-based operation in the Domel area of Bannu. The hideout is described as a redundant residential structure being used by the militant as their hideout. This hideout was observed for a month, and intelligence information confirmed the presence of the terrorists. This
How Pakistan ranks among TB-affected nations, latest report
ISLAMABAD: World health organization (WHO) latest report shows that Pakistan is listed among the two third of the total global TB affected nations. According to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.23 million people worldwide died from tuberculosis (TB) in 2024, while approximately 10.7
Islamabad goes digital, first cashless bazaar opens
ISLAMABAD: A major milestone has been reached in the transformation of Islamabad into a cashless, digital city. Islamabad opens its first cashless digital bazaar. On Friday, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, officially inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever cashless weekly bazaar in Sector
Discover amazing health benefits of milk, dates combo
ISLAMABAD: Milk and dates are two highly nutritious foods, when combined, create a powerful health-enhancing combination. This pairing provides a host of benefits, ranging from instant energy to stronger bones, improved digestion, and enhanced overall vitality. Nutrition experts recommend adding milk and dates to your daily diet, as they offer
Just 15 minute walk daily save your life, study finds
ISLAMABAD: A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee has revealed that a 15 minute walk every day can dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease and early death. The study, which followed a wide range of participants, found that those who incorporated just 15 minutes of continuous
No salary payments before 1st, says KP Government
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has implemented a new directive, prohibiting the payment of salaries and pensions before the 1st of each month. This decision, outlined in a formal notification issued by the provincial Finance Department, comes in response to difficulties experienced with early salary disbursements, particularly during the
Dense fog, low visibility Peshawar to Rashkai M1 motorway close
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has closed Motorway M1 from Peshawar to Rashkai for traffic due to dense fog and low visibility. The motorway police spokesperson stated that the closure of motorways is solely for the purpose of the safety of citizens and advised citizens to avoid
