Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging fees to domestic workers; violators face fine
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging fees to their domestic workers, including fees related to recruitment and work permits. According to the Saudi Gazette, this new regulation imposes maximum penalties of a fine of up to 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring. The Saudi Gazette
KMU announces MDCAT entry test schedule for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Medical University (KMU) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT). The test is set to take place across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 26, with over 40,000 candidates expected to participate. According to the statement issued by the KMU on Wednesday
CM KP refuses to meet Balochistan national workshop participants
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi refused to meet with participants of the Balochistan National Workshop during their official visit to Peshawar. The absence of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) members of the National Assembly or members of the Provincial Assembly from the significant event has drawn criticism from multiple
OpenAI unveils search browser ChatGPT Atlas in challenge to Google
OpenAI has made an exciting move into the world of web browsing with the introduction of ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered browser. Atlas is now available to users around the globe on Apple’s macOS, with plans to expand support to Windows, iOS, and Android in the near future. This launch
KP govt to take strict action against revenue officials for land records tampering
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced strict measures against negligence, tampering with land records, and unauthorised changes to official documentation. Authorities have emphasised that any officers found tampering with land records or making unauthorised modifications will face serious consequences. In this context, the Directorate of
Fresh polio case in KP raises year’s tally to 30
A new case of poliovirus has been reported in the underserved Torghar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking the second case from this district this year. The virus was detected in a 12-month-old child from Union Council Ghari, as confirmed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Islamabad on Tuesday.
KP police reshuffle continues with more senior officers transferred
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: A significant reshuffle has taken place within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police department, resulting in the transfer of several senior officers. According to a notification issued by the Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three officers of grade 20 and one officer of grade 19 have been
Jirga takes initiative to resolve Wali Swat banglaw dispute
By: Shahzad Naveed SWAT: A local jirga has taken a significant step to resolve the dispute between the Swat Royal Family and MPA Fazal Hakeem over the ownership of a bungalow that once belonged to the Wali of Swat. The ongoing conflict escalated when the family of the governor of
Govt failed to provide basic amenities to people: Mian Iftikhar
PESHAWAR: The Awami National Party (ANP) Provincial President Mian Iftikhar Hussain has stated that both the provincial and central governments have completely failed to provide relief to the people. The rising prices of electricity, gas, and petrol have already placed a significant burden on the poor, and now the steep
Tomato prices reduce in Peshawar and parts of KP
After a continuous rise in tomato prices, there has been a decline in local markets in Peshawar as of Tuesday. According to the local vegetable market, tomato prices have decreased from Rs 700 per kilogram to Rs 400 per kilogram. Like many other areas across the country, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including
