Government approves nationwide installation of smart electricity meters
By: APP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has taken a significant step towards enhancing customer service and operational efficiency by rolling out smart meters across electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan. A spokesperson from the Power Division announced on Friday that metering is a crucial link between customers
PM lays foundation of Daanish school, unveils major development projects in Chitral
CHITRAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Daanish School in Chitral on Friday, reaffirming his government’s commitment to promoting quality education and socio-economic development in the remote areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister praised the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for their bravery
KP Governor administered oath to new cabinet members
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi administered the oath to the members of the provincial cabinet. Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, Speaker Provincial Assembly Babar Saleem Swati, members of the National and Provincial Assemblies, party leaders, and senior officials were also present at the oath-taking ceremony. After the oath-taking, the
Gold prices further increases in Pakistan
Gold prices have increased again across the country, reaching 224162 per Tola as compared to 41900 last Thursday night, bringing a hike of Rs 5,300 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola in the country has increased by Rs 5,300
Court rejects bail of prime accuse Gul Rahman in Kohistan financial scandal
PESHAWAR: The accountability court in Peshawar rejected the bail application of Gul Rehman, the main accused in the Upper Kohistan scandal, and ordered send him to Jail. The accountability court heard the bail application of Gul Rehman, the main accused in the Upper Kohistan scandal and the cashier of the
What is the reason behind sweating after consuming spicy food?
Eating spicy food causes sweating because the compound capsaicin tricks your body into thinking it is overheating. Capsaicin activates heat and pain receptors in your mouth, sending a false “hot” signal to your brain. In response, your brain triggers your body’s cooling mechanisms, primarily by releasing sweat, to try and
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University announces MDCAT 2025 results
PESHAWAR: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University announced the result of the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test(MDCAT) for the federal capital territory and students of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and the International Center Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 5895 candidates appeared in the examination,
Pakistan rejects Indian media propaganda to remove name of Israel in new passport
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has rejected Indian media propaganda regarding the removal of the clause ‘not usable for Israel’ from passports. An Indian channel recently claimed that the clause ‘not usable for Israel’ has been removed from Pakistani passports. Exposing India’s false propaganda in this regard, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has
KP cabinet to takes oath today at 3:00 Pm
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 13-member cabinet will take oath today, Friday, as Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has approved the summary sent by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The oath-taking ceremony of the cabinet will be held at 3:00 pm today at the Governor’s House, Peshawar, where all the nominated ministers,
PHC dismisses Anti-corruption reference against former KP Minister
PHC dismisses Anti-corruption reference against former KP MinisterThe Peshawar High Court has dismissed the reference filed by the Anti-Corruption Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Minister Atif Khan. On the petition filed by Atif Khan, the court issued a written decision and declared the notice issued by the Anti-Corruption





