Swat’s Bayun Set to Get a New Tourism Attraction
PESHAWAR: Bayun, one of Swat’s scenic villages, is set to get a new tourism attraction with camping pods planned to provide visitors with a different way to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. A 15-year lease agreement has been signed with local landowners for the project, which will be developed with
What’s on the Agenda as AJK Assembly Meets Next Week?
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly will meet on August 24 as the newly elected house moves towards completing the process of forming the new government. The session will begin at 2pm at the Civil Secretariat in Muzaffarabad, according to sources. The assembly is expected to take
Washington Post: Pakistan Rejects Imran Khan Mistreatment Claims
ISLAMABAD: According to The Washington Post, Pakistan’s government on Friday rejected allegations by the family and party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he was being subjected to “cruelty, mental torture, punitive solitary confinement and medical neglect” as baseless, saying the accusations weren’t supported by prison and medical
PIMS: Imran Khan’s Medical Fitness Report Prepared After Examination
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) said former prime minister Imran Khan was brought to the hospital for medical examination and treatment during the night of August 20 and 21, 2026. According to a PIMS statement, two specialist doctors from Shifa International Hospital also took part in his eye
Salman Ali Agha Admits Pakistan’s Top Players Struggling for Form
LEEDS: Pakistan’s stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha has acknowledged that his own poor form, along with that of Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, is a major concern after England handed Pakistan a heavy defeat in the first Test. Speaking at a post-match press conference, Salman said England had outclassed Pakistan
Hajj 2027: 84,000 Pakistanis Pay First Instalment, Govt Receives Rs52.5bn
ISLAMABAD: As many as 84,000 Pakistani pilgrims intending to perform Hajj 2027 under the government scheme have deposited their first instalments through the Hajj digital portal, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Friday. According to the ministry spokesperson, payments made through the Hajj Digital Portal have so far generated
Govt Announces Another Hike in Petrol, Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced another increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the new rates taking effect following an official notification. According to the notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs3.81 per litre, taking the new price to
KP Braces for More Rain as PDMA Issues Alert Until August 23
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert, forecasting further rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across several parts of the province from Friday evening/night through August 23. According to the advisory, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in both the upper
KP Assembly Passes Bill Making Digital Payments Mandatory Across Province
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has passed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Digital Promotion of Payments (Amendment) Bill 2026 by majority vote, introducing measures aimed at promoting a cashless economy and greater transparency across the province. The provincial law minister, Aftab Alam, has presented the bill in the assembly. According to
Bollywood Arjun Rampal Surprises Fans by Marrying Gabriella Demetriades
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has finally tied the knot with his partner, Gabriella Demetriades, shocking many fans with the news of the couple’s marriage. Rampal and Demetriades, who have been together since 2018, completed their marriage registration in Goa, according to reports. The legal formalities have now made the
