Dengue Cases Keep Rising in KP
PESHAWAR: Dengue cases continue to increase in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Health Department.has reported a total of 142 new infections across the province during the past 24 hours. The latest cases have taken the total number of confirmed dengue infections in the province to 2,912, while 174 patients are currently undergoing
West Indies Stun India with Record-Breaking Chase
RANCHI: West Indies pulled off a stunning six-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International, chasing down a massive target of 250 runs to level the three-match series at 1-1. Captain Shai Hope led the charge with a magnificent unbeaten 102, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 runs and Romario
BISP Payments: What Has Changed for Women?
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a new digital payment system under which women beneficiaries can withdraw their payments from any authorized retailer of partner banks across Pakistan after receiving a confirmation SMS. In an official statement, Additional Secretary BISP Dr. Asmat Nawaz said staff training and
Save Monthly, Perform Hajj: Govt Plans New Savings Scheme
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs is preparing to introduce a Hajj Savings Plan to help prospective pilgrims gradually save for the pilgrimage amid rising Hajj expenses. According to a ministry spokesperson, the Secretary of Religious Affairs has directed the relevant authorities to finalise the rules and regulations for the
Pakistan Consulate Announces Holiday on October 12 in New York
NEW YORK: The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York has announced a public holiday on Monday, October 12, 2026, on the occasion of Columbus Day. According to an official notice issued by the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, the consulate will remain closed to the public on
Is KP Heading for Governor’s Rule? Crucial Meeting Scheduled
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting has been scheduled at the Prime Minister’s House for Saturday to discuss the possible imposition of an emergency, “emergency plus” measures, or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to sources. The meeting is expected to bring together relevant stakeholders to review the province’s overall situation
Petrol and Diesel Prices: How Much Reduction Is Expected?
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices in Pakistan may see a slight reduction in the upcoming price review, with petrol expected to become cheaper by just Rs0.09 per litre, while high-speed diesel could become more expensive by Rs0.57 per litre. According to the available estimates, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is
Governor’s Rule in KP? Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Breaks His Silence
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that imposing governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be the last option, warning that the provincial government would suffer the consequences if it continued pursuing what he described as extremist politics. Addressing a public gathering in Karachi’s Baldia Town, Bilawal
Free Laptops and Scholarships for Students: Distribution Schedule Revealed
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the schedule for distributing Honhaar Scholarships and free laptops among students across all nine divisions of the province, with the distribution process set to take place in October and November. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed that the distribution would begin with a
PIA suspends flight operation to Riyadh
Pakistan International Airlines on Friday announced that it has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East. According to a PIA spokesperson, the decision has been taken purely as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of
