92 Pakistanis return home from Iran as repatriation effort continues
QUETTA: The government of Pakistan continues to repatriate its citizens from Iran through its operation which has now brought back 5047 Pakistani nationals after 92 people returned home on its 16th operational day. The district authorities report that eight people entered Pakistan through the Tafftan border, while 84 people entered
Eid-ul-Fitr weather alert: Meteorological department issues weather advisory
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has issued its weather forecast for Eid-ul-Fitr, predicting varying weather conditions across different regions of Pakistan during the holiday period. According to the forecast, the weather will remain cloudy in northern areas, with rain and thunderstorms expected in many parts of the country. A new western
Explosions heard as Pakistan Air Force launches major attack in Kabul, Nangarhar
KABAL: Pakistan Air Force aircraft have carried out major operations on alleged terrorist hideouts in the Afghan capital Kabul and Nangarhar province, during which several loud explosions were heard. Local sources report that recent airstrikes reverberated throughout the area, with the intensity of the explosions being so great that their
Employees to receive advance salaries as govt announces relief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a significant relief package for federal government employees, directing that salaries and pensions be disbursed ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to facilitate festive preparations. Following the Prime Minister’s special instructions, relevant government departments have initiated the payment process to ensure all employees receive their dues
A total of Rs10 billion to be deducted from salaries of 0.5 million employees
PESHAWAR: The Federal Government and state-owned institutions are set to accumulate an estimated Rs10 billion through a proposed deduction plan affecting more than 500,000 employees. The move, which spans from Scale 1 to Grade 22, will see basic salaries reduced by a minimum of 5 per cent and a maximum
Fresh snowfall in Swat flocks local tourists to Malam Jabba
A thick layer of snow has settled on the mountains and trees of Malam Jabba, adding to the beauty of the valley while dropping the mercury level and intensity of cold in March. According to the latest reports from the beautiful Malam Jabba Valley of Swat, the recent snowfall during
Iranian Foreign Minister expresses gratitude to Pakistani nation and government
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in his Urdu message, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistani government and people for the strong support and solidarity shown by Pakistan against the American and Israeli aggression. In the context of the regional tensions that have been going on for the past
No LNG will be available after April 14: says OGRA officials
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum was held under the chairmanship of Senator Manzoor Ahmed, in which officials said that LNG will not be available in the country after April 14. Officials said that for this year, we had postponed 2 cargoes per month, LNG supply from
Digital Terrorist killed in security forces’ operation
Security forces have killed a dangerous militant during a major operation in the Sheikh Khula area of Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The alleged terrorist who was killed was not only involved in armed activities but was also known to promote extremism on social media. According to security sources,
Gold price in Pakistan, check the latest rates here
Gold price dropped in Pakistan on Monday, as the latest price recorded for 24 karat is Rs. 516500 per Tola while the price of 22 Karat Gold price for today is Rs. 473455, the 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs. 451938, and the 18k gold rate is Rs.
