Public suffers in scorching heat as KP CM Sohail Afridi blocks highway
ISLAMABAD: Commuters stranded due to traffic disruption on the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway near 26 Number are suffering in the scorching heat as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, halted the traffic for several hours. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s convoy was stopped at the entry point of the federal
TikToker Sana Yousaf Case: Islamabad court awards death sentence to Umar Hayat
The Islamabad court, while delivering an important verdict in the TikTok Sana Yousuf murder case, ordered the accused Umar Hayat to be sentenced to death and pay a fine of Rs 2 million. During the court proceedings, prosecutor Raja Naveed Hussain and the victim’s lawyer Sardar Qadeer appeared in the
MG launches new electric car in Pakistan
MG Motor Pakistan has introduced its new electric hatchback MG4 EV Urban in the local market, which is offered with modern features and improved range. According to the company, the car has a 43 kWh battery and a front-wheel drive electric motor, which provides 110 kW of power and 250
PMDC announces date for MDCAT test 2026
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially announced the date of the mandatory examination ‘MDCAT’ for admission to medical and dental colleges. According to a notification issued by the PMDC, the MDCAT exams will be held simultaneously across the country on August 16. According to the official notification, this
Islamabad to get 26-storey modern building in Islamabad Blue Area: PAA
Pakistan Aviation Authority has decided to build a 26-storey building on the name of Pakistan Aviation Complex in Blue area. The public hearing on the proposed aviation complex project in Blue Area, Islamabad, has been completed. The public hearing was held under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997, in which
Sana Yousaf’s murder case hearing to resume today at 3:00 PM
After hearing of the TikToker Sana Yousuf murder case in the District and Sessions Court, the court reserved the verdict, which will be announced today at 3 pm. During the court proceedings, the prosecution completed its final arguments, while the court was informed in detail about various aspects of the
Good news for those planning to perform Umrah
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the schedule for the new Umrah season 1448 Hijri, providing important dates for pilgrims worldwide wishing to perform Umrah. As per information revealed by the ministry, the process of issuing Umrah visas would begin from May 31, 2026, and pilgrims
Pakistan tightens rules for emergency travel document issuance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has tightened the procedure for issuance of Emergency Travel Documents (ETD) and full verification of identity and travel records has been made essential for issuing these documents, officials said Monday. In its new guidelines, the Pakistan Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has stipulated that comprehensive verification of
Notification issued on business hours with specific exemptions
ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has released a new notification regarding business hours with certain exemptions. As per the notification, all shops, markets, and shopping centres have been exempted from the rules. Restaurant, fast food joints, and bakeries including tandoors have also been exempted from the rules. The notification says that
Security forces thwart terrorist attack on key highway in Balochistan, two militants killed
QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan successfully foiled an attempted terrorist operation targeting a major highway near Rodinjo Cross, preventing potential damage to vehicles and infrastructure. Two armed assailants were killed during the ensuing action. According to official sources, intelligence reports indicated that militants were planning to block the central highway.
