Dr Jadoon Khan and Dr Aina Dismissed in Sarhad University Case
ISLAMABAD: A major development has reportedly emerged in the Sarhad University case, with Dr. Jadoon Khan and Dr. Aina, the wife of Colonel Asfandyar, having been removed from their jobs, according to sources. Sources said action was taken at the relevant administrative level following developments in the university matter, resulting
Govt Announces Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle, Multiple Transfers and Appointments
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a series of orders concerning the transfer, appointment and retirement of senior officers, along with the withdrawal of a previous promotion notification. According to separate notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Deputy Secretary Nasir Aziz Khan has been transferred from the Ministry of Religious
PML-N Mourns as Senior Leader and MNA Mahmood Bashir Virk Passes Away
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has expressed grief over the death of senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician and National Assembly member Chaudhry Mahmood Bashir Virk. In his condolence message, the federal minister described Mahmood Bashir Virk as a sincere, principled political leader committed to public service. “Today is
PTA Clarifies Viral Cyber Fraud Alert for JazzCash and Easypaisa Users
ISLAMABAD: A notice circulating widely on social media, claiming that answering calls from 051-7080507 could allow fraudsters to steal money from JazzCash, Easypaisa and other mobile payment accounts, has been declared fake and misleading. The viral notice purportedly carried the name of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and advised citizens
No More Manual Attendance: KP Introduces E-Attendance in Colleges
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Higher Education Department has launched a students’ e-attendance system in government degree colleges, allowing parents to monitor their children’s attendance remotely. Higher Education and Local Government Minister Meena Khan Afridi inaugurated the system at Government Degree College Peshawar. The event was attended by representatives of
Six Militants Killed in Intelligence-Based Operation in Thall
THALL: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Thall on Friday, targeting a suspected militant hideout, according to security sources. Sources said six militants were present at the hideout when security forces launched the operation and successfully targeted the location. According to the sources, several security personnel were also seriously
Big Change for Students: 9th, 10th Class Syllabus Revised After 20 Years
PESHAWAR: The Directorate of Curriculum and Teacher Education has revised the syllabus for 9th and 10th grades for the first time since 2006 and has compiled it in a simple and easy manner. Earlier, teachers and students used to complain that the course was difficult and that some concepts were
Fire Breaks Out at Supreme Court’s Administrative Block in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A fire was reported at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday. According to reports, the fire broke out on the ground floor of the Administrative Block of the Supreme Court building. Following the incident, smoke reportedly spread throughout the Administrative Block, sources added. Several fire brigade vehicles reached
Sept 27 Protest Is Final, No Question of Postponement: Barrister Gohar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has said that the party’s planned protest on September 27 will go ahead as scheduled, adding that no talks have taken place with the government to postpone the long march. Speaking to the media at Parliament House, Barrister Gohar said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Racist Protesters Storm Pakistan U19 Team’s Hotel in UK, Mistaking Players for Migrants
PORTSMOUTH: A protest erupted outside a hotel in Portsmouth after a social media rumour falsely claimed that immigrants had been brought to the venue by bus, when in fact the people arriving were members of the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), around 30 to
