7 killed including 5 children as academy roof crashes in Hafizabad
HAFIZABAD: As many as seven persons including five children were killed in a tragic incident occurred in the town of Sukheke located in the tehsil of Pindi Bhattian of Hafizabad district as the roof of an academy collapsed. According to the rescue official report, the heartbreaking incident happened when the
Pakistan cancels pre-match press conference ahead of India clash
DUBAI: The Pakistan cricket team on Saturday cancelled its pre-match media briefing, which was scheduled for Sunday’s high-pressure Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against India at Dubai International Stadium. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed that the briefing, which was originally planned for 7:00pm local time on Saturday, was
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup encounter
DUBAI: Bangladesh clinched a dramatic four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage, chasing down 169 on the final delivery of the match. Towhid Hridoy anchored the innings with a vital 58, while Saif Hussain’s explosive 61 put Bangladesh on course for the win. Skipper
PTI’s ‘Mission Noor’ flops amid public, leadership indifference
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) much-hyped “Mission Noor” campaign has ended in failure, as citizens across the country did not come out on their rooftops to give the call to prayer at the designated time. Following the lack of public participation, the party was forced to circulate AI-generated videos on social
Govt sets deadline to obtain driving licenses
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police will launch a strict crackdown against unlicensed drivers from October 1, with cases to be registered and arrests made, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to police sources, the action will apply equally to both private and government vehicles. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Ali Nasir
India violates ceasefire along LoC; Pak Army responds effectively
MUZAFFARABAD: Indian forces once again violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, resorting to unprovoked firing in Neelum Valley. According to officials, Pakistani troops responded effectively, targeting Indian positions in retaliation. Following the incident, Indian forces also fired small arms at forward posts in Leepa
KP government suspends 119 teachers in South Waziristan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: On the directives of KP Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, the District Steering Committee on Education suspended 119 teachers in South Waziristan Upper over absenteeism. During a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ismatullah Wazir, the District Education Officer (Male) suspended 100 male teachers, while the District Education Officer
PTI lauds historic defense pact with Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) welcomed the signing of a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that it would strengthen bilateral ties and contribute to regional security. In a statement, the party described the pact as a reaffirmation of the historic depth of
Gold rates increase in Pakistan following international market gains
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday in line with an upward trend in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,700, reaching Rs390,300 in the local market. Similarly, the rate for 10 grams of
Four kidnapped brothers of prominent Alkozy family recovered in Torkham
PESHAWAR: Four brothers of the well-known Alkozay business family of Afghanistan, who were kidnapped by unidentified persons in police uniform from Hayatabad recovered and shifted to Afghanistan via Torkham border today. Family sources said that the family had written a letter to chief justice and army chief requesting assistance in
