Terrorist killed in Kurram identified as nephew of Afghan police chief
A terrorist killed in a recent operation by security forces in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was a regular member of the Afghan Taliban and the nephew of a provincial police chief in Afghanistan. According to sources, the terrorist, identified as Hafiz Saifullah, also known as Asif, was the
Rawalpindi and Islamabad Metro Bus services re-opend
Rawalpindi and Islamabad Metro Bus services were suspended for some time due to protests by employees, but later the bus service was restored after the protests ended. According to details, Metro Bus Service employees staged a sit-in on the metro track to protest against the dismissals, due to which the
Guidelines issued for Pakistanis looking to work abroad
ISLAMABAD: The Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment has issued important guidelines for Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad, warning against trusting verbal promises from employers. As part of its newly launched “Financial Literacy Campaign,” the bureau emphasized that carefully reading and understanding employment contracts is crucial before accepting overseas jobs. The
Kamran Shahid calls 28th Constitutional Amendment rumours ‘Baseless’
ISLAMABAD: Prominent journalist and news anchor Kamran Shahid has called the speculation and rumours circulating on social media and in certain media circles about 28th Constitutional Amendment “unfounded and misleading.” In a tweet, Shahid said that when individuals with direct knowledge of the matter were contacted, they responded not with
HEC introduces new policy for MPhil and PhD admissions
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced a major decision to implement a new policy for MPhil and PhD admissions. Starting from the Fall 2026 semester, entry tests will be mandatory for MS, MPhil, and PhD programs. Both public and private universities will no longer be allowed
Four-day polio vaccination drive starts today
ISLAMABAD: A four-day polio vaccination drive will start in the capital on Monday (today), with the objective of protecting many kids against the disease. During this four-day polio vaccination program which will last from May 18 to May 21, around 447,614 children will be provided with polio drops through health
No attack on FWO sites in Turbat: Official labels social Media reports as fake
QUETTA: The security sources have dismissed social media reports claiming an attack on a Frontier Works Organization (FWO) site in Lilan, Turbat district of Balochistan and targeting Pakistani forces, labeling them as false and baseless. According to security sources, the claims were circulated by a propaganda account linked to the
Pakistan terms arbitration decision a positive development in Indus Waters Treaty case
The Government of Pakistan expresses its utmost satisfaction with the Court of Arbitration’s Supplemental Award concerning Maximum Pondage, issued on May 15, 2026, in the Indus Waters Treaty proceedings related to the Ratle Hydroelectric Plant and the Kishenganga Hydroelectric Project design disputes. The Award upholds Pakistan’s assertion that the Treaty
Zilhaj moon sighted, Eidul Azha announced in Pakistan
KARACHI: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday evening that the Zilhaj crescent has been spotted, meaning Eidul Azha will officially be celebrated across the country on May 27. The declaration followed the main moon-sighting session held in Karachi today, which took place alongside simultaneous regional gatherings of zonal committees
Pakistanis to receive passports at their doorstep: Officials
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) is preparing to roll out a countrywide passport shipping service alongside an automated digital assistant to streamline the process for citizens, according to DG Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Sunday. Speaking to the media, Randhawa revealed that passport seekers will shortly be
