Category : National

The Sindh government has issued a notification announcing a 50 per cent increase in the conveyance allowance for government employees. According to a notification issued by the Sindh Finance Department, the enhanced allowance will be paid under revised rates based on employees’ pay grades. Under the new structure, the monthly

ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis are set to enjoy a three-day weekend next month as the country’s Independence Day holiday falls on a Friday, providing an extended break for millions across the country. The upcoming Independence Day holiday on August 14 will be followed by the usual weekend holidays on Saturday and Sunday,

RAWALAKOT: A Ranger was killed and five security personnel were injured after violent clashes erupted in Rawalakot following the conclusion of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, according to official statements. Authorities said that after the successful conduct of the elections, members of the banned JAAC allegedly attempted to

RAWALAKOT: The overall situation in Rawalakot remains fully under control, with a peaceful environment prevailing across the area, security sources said. According to the sources, authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to maintain law and order and ensure public safety. The sources said certain elements were

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) will announce the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part II, or Class 10, Annual Examinations 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, at 11:15 a.m. Thousands of students who appeared in the Matric Part II examinations will be able to

RAWALPINDI: General Syed Aamer Raza, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Basalat, has assumed command of the National Strategic Command, where he was presented with a guard of honour. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Syed Aamer Raza visited the Martyrs’ Memorial after taking charge, laid a floral wreath, and offered prayers

RAWALPINDI: Two members of the US House of Representatives, Ryan Keith Zinke and Michael James, met with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, the two sides

Pakistan has introduced a new bio-inspired aerial vehicle at the Indus Aerospace Expo 2026. The drone, called BIAV, is designed to look and fly like a real bird and can blend into the environment to conduct silent surveillance and intelligence missions. Officials said the BIAV uses advanced lightweight materials, on

Gold has once again become investors’ top choice as prices in the global market surged to a new record high, crossing $4,100 per ounce. According to Bloomberg, gold prices jumped 1.6% at one point in international trading, pushing the per-ounce rate above $4,100. Gold had also recorded nearly a 1%

MIRPUR: The people of Mirpur Division have expressed confidence in the power of the vote instead of taking to protests, choosing to exercise their constitutional, legal and democratic right to vote. Rejecting the Public Action Committee’s call for agitation on July 27 the fourth such call after three previous calls,