Fuel hike piles pressure on consumers during Ramazan
Prices of everyday goods have surged nationwide following last week’s sharp rise in petroleum prices, severely straining the fragile finances of the lower and middle classes. According to economists, the war in Iran has significantly impacted the global economy and the lives of almost everyone, as prices of everyday goods
Qatar Airways updates flight schedule for coming days
Qatar Airways is currently operating a restricted flight schedule due to the temporary closure of Qatari airspace. While scheduled commercial operations remain suspended, limited flight corridors have been authorised to help reunite affected passengers with their families. These select flights do not represent a full resumption of service, and operations
NADRA cancels 4.2 million identity cards, reason revealed
ISLAMABAD: In a major push for data accuracy, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has cancelled 4.2 million Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) belonging to deceased citizens after successfully synchronising civil registration records with the National Citizen Database. This massive cleanup was initiated when a cross-comparison with union councils
Azerbaijan announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: The Azerbaijan government has opened applications for fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies. According to an official announcement from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, the initiative is part of the “Heydar Aliyev International Educational Grant Program” for the 2026 and
Public jirga held in Nokundi under chairmanship of IG-FC Balochistan (South)
NOKUNDI: Inspector General Frontier Corps (IG FC) Balochistan (South) chaired a high-level public jirga in Nokundi to discuss regional security, border management, and the eradication of human trafficking. The gathering saw full participation from the district administration, political and social leaders, local elders, and area dignitaries. During the session, participants
Oil prices drop further as Trump’s strategy on Iran shifts abruptly
International oil prices further dropped on Wednesday following signals from US President Donald Trump regarding a swift conclusion to the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to sources, Crude oil benchmarks saw a dramatic 17% decrease as market volatility eased in response to the diplomatic outlook. Brent crude dropped to $83
CM KP orders immediate recruitment in Rescue 1122
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, chaired a high-level meeting of the Relief, Rehabilitation, and Settlement Department via video link, where he issued strict directives to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan for the upcoming summer season to combat potential cloudbursts and flash floods. The Chief Minister said the
EPA issues notices to PSO, Shell over pollution violations in Nowshera
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Agency (KP-EPA) has declared a major oil terminal in Nowshera a “threat” due to environmental pollution and has issued notices to its operators, including the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Shell Oil Terminals. The action was initiated by the EPA following a request from
Diesel price hike: RTA Malakand division issues new fare list
SWAT: In response to the recent federal government hike in diesel prices, the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Malakand Division has notified new, increased fares for all diesel-powered passenger vehicles. According to a notification issued by the Secretary, RTA Malakand Division, the fixed price of diesel in the region has been
Key issues reviewed in Chaghi coordination committee meeting chaired by IGFC Balochistan (South)
An important meeting of the Chagai District Coordination Committee was held under the chairmanship of IGFC Balochistan (South) in which the District Commissioner, District Police Officer, District Administration Chagai and other important officials of institutions and departments participated. The objective of the meeting was to take a detailed review of
