Youm-e-Ashur concludes peacefully
PESHAWAR: Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, was observed across Pakistan on Friday with due solemnity as millions of mourners participated in processions and majalis to commemorate the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at Karbala. Tight security arrangements were put in place across the country to protect
No Relief, No Hike: Petrol Prices Remain Unchanged
ISLAMABAD: Despite a notable decline in global petroleum prices, the government has decided not to pass on the relief to consumers and will keep domestic fuel prices unchanged for the next week. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the price of petrol will remain
Earthquake Hits Balochistan, Dozens of Houses Damaged in Musakhel
QUETTA: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Balochistan, damaging more than 35 houses in Musakhel district and injuring at least six people, including women and children. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Musakhel, several individuals were injured after walls and roofs collapsed during the tremors. The injured were immediately
Massive Financial Irregularities Exposed in 23 Federal Ministries
ISLAMABAD: A recent audit report has uncovered widespread financial irregularities worth billions of rupees across multiple federal ministries and divisions, raising concerns over fiscal management and compliance with financial regulations. According to the report issued by the Auditor General of Pakistan, audits of 23 federal ministries and departments revealed significant
Petrol Prices to Fall as Federal Minister Signals Consumer Relief
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has indicated that petrol prices are likely to be reduced, saying the government intends to pass on the benefits of lower international oil prices directly to consumers. Speaking on a private television program, the minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had
Heavy Rain Forecast Across Pakistan, Including KP as NDMA Issues Alert
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert of thunderstorms and strong winds in different parts of the country during the next 12 hours. According to the NDMA, rain is also expected in the upper and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These districts include Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda,
Security Forces Foil Major Terror Plot in Mastung, Five Militants Killed
MASTUNG: Security forces foiled a major planned terrorist attack during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Mastung district, where five suspected militants were killed including a suicide bomber after a powerful explosion ripped through a hideout surrounded by troops. Authorities also recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from
Online Registration Begins for MDCAT 2026 Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The online registration process for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 has officially commenced, marking the start of admissions for medical and dental colleges across Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), candidates can submit their online applications with the standard registration fee
Social Media Criticizes Rehan Tariq’s Controversial Program with Allama Jawad Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: YouTuber and social media host Tariq Rehan has apologized in a video message following the backlash over his controversial interview with renowned religious scholar Allama Jawad Naqvi. Tariq Rehan said in his video statement that if anyone was hurt by his questions or style of conversation, he apologized. However,
Three Militants Killed in Balochistan’s Kharan Security Operation
Kharan, Balochistan: As many as three militants were killed during an exchange of fire with a special security operations team in the Kharan district of Balochistan on Thursday, according to security sources. The incident occurred around 2:35 PM near Killi Sarawan, where personnel observed three to four armed individuals travelling
