Saudi Arabia introduces new Umrah visa rules
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that there will be new rules regulating the issuance of Umrah visas. One of the new rules would be that the person who will be given the visa but does not travel to Saudi Arabia within one month from
Tickets for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Series go on sale today
LAHORE: An announcement was made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the One Day International (ODI) format which included the ticketing details. According to the PCB, tickets for the three-match ODI series will be available from Tuesday, and the sales will
KP Police lack resources, cannot control terrorism without Army: IGP briefs security committee
PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed gave a presentation to the provincial assembly’s security committee about the condition of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police force. He disclosed that the police force is short of resources to combat terrorism alone and, therefore, the collaboration of the army is
Karak police neutralize militant in armed encounter
KARAK: In a firing exchange between police and armed militants in Madki area of Takht Nusrati, Karak district, a militant was killed and arms were recovered. According to police sources, the police operation was initiated after receiving information about armed miscreants creating a blockade in Madki area of Takht Nusrati
PCB sacks head coach Muhammad Wasim after Women’s World Cup seatback
LAHORE: Muhammad Wasim has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the team’s poor showing at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. PCB sent a signal that they are on the move to
KP special security committee stresses consultative approach to tackle security challenges
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly’s Special Security Committee on Monday stressed to adopt a consultative approach to tackle the security challenges being faced by the province’s masses. The second consultative meeting on special security in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly was held at the Provincial Assembly Secretariat
Google offers to set up Chromebook factory in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Tech giant Google has proposed establishing a Chromebook production factory in Punjab, Pakistan, marking a significant move to foster Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and local manufacturing capacity. The proposal was presented during a meeting in Lahore between a Google for Education delegation, led by Kevin Callis, and Chief Minister Maryam
Security forces kill three ‘Indian proxy Khwarij’ in two KP engagements: ISPR
PESHAWAR: Three khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Movement of a group of Khwarij, opposite general area Esham, North Waziristan District, who were trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces. Own
Comprehensive reforms coming: KP exams to focus on student learning outcomes (SLOs)
PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Education Arshad Ayub Khan has said that ensuring the provision of quality education, improving the results of government schools, providing adequate facilities, and equipping teachers with training compatible with modern educational requirements are among his top priorities. He added that the entire education system will be
Significant developments mark progress in Bajaur assassination cases
By: Abbas Khan PESHAWAR: Security forces killed a terrorist named Ziauddin, also known as Ibrahim Idrees, during a successful operation in the Kausar area of Bajaur. According to sources, Ziauddin was involved in several high-profile target killings. He was reportedly a facilitator in the murder case of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader
