Govt Approves 35% Salary Increase for University Teachers Under TTS
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a 35 percent increase in salaries of university teachers serving under the Tenure Track System (TTS), with the revised pay structure coming into effect from July 1, 2026. The officials informed that the federal cabinet has approved the “TTS Pay Package 2026” after giving
Time Bomb Blasts Reported in Nasirabad, Police Confirm No Injuries
NASIRABAD: Two time bombs planted by suspected militants exploded one after another near tube wells in Chhatir tehsil of Balochistan’s Nasirabad district, however, no loss of life was reported, police said. According to Chhatir Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Haider Ali Manjho, the explosives had been planted near tube wells
Supreme Court Opens 18 Law Clerk Positions, Applications Invited
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced 18 law clerk positions under its one-year Law Clerkship Programme, inviting eligible candidates to apply in accordance with the prescribed procedure. According to the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), successful applicants will assume their responsibilities in different phases with inductions scheduled
DNA or Dollars? Taliban’s ‘Shared DNA’ Claim in India Sets Social Media Ablaze
NEW DELHI: A high-profile visit by the Taliban’s acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Attaullah Omari, to India has sparked a fierce geopolitical debate and social media backlash, spotlighting the shifting and highly pragmatic alliances in the region. Speaking at a trade forum organized by the PHD Chamber
Balochistan: Operation Shabban Continues as Security Forces Kill 75 Militants Since July 5
QUETTA: Security forces have killed 75 suspected militants in a series of counterterrorism operations across Balochistan since July 5, according to security sources. The operations carried out under the ongoing Operation Shabban were launched following the militant attack on the Mangi Dam Police Station. The joint operation involves personnel from
Shaukat Sadozai founding member ends association with banned JAAC
Shoukat Hussain Sadozai, a councillor from Rawalakot one of the founding members of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has disassociated himself from the organisation. The founding member of joint awami action committee (JAAC) Shoukat Hussain Sadozai released a recording where he said that he ended his association with
23 militants killed after attack on Mangi Dam pumping station in Ziarat
At least 23 terrorists were killed during an ongoing security operation after they launched an attack on Police Post Pumping Station No. 3 at Mangi Dam in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, according to security sources. Officials said the police had deployed around 35 personnel, led by a deputy superintendent of police
Next Year’s Hajj May Cost More as Ministry Weighs Higher Package Prices
ISLAMABAD: The cost of the government Hajj scheme is expected to increase next year, with the short-duration package likely to be priced at around Rs1.3 million, according to sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Sources said pilgrims opting for the government scheme may have to bear higher expenses compared
How Are Pakistanis Reaching Europe Now? New Human Smuggling Route Revealed
ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan has emerged as a new transit point for illegal migration to Europe, with thousands of Pakistani nationals reportedly failing to return after traveling on visit and tourist visas, according to an Interior Ministry document. The report revealed that a total of 106,634 Pakistanis have visited Azerbaijan within the
Pakistan Blocks Urdu WhatsApp Channel of Alleged Extremist Media Network Al-Mirsad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has blocked the Urdu WhatsApp channel of Al-Mirsad, a media network accused by security and digital monitoring sources of spreading extremist narratives and terrorist propaganda. According to security and digital monitoring sources, the action was taken as part of efforts to prevent the circulation of illegal and hateful
