Medical miracle: Woman gives birth to four children in just five days
Uttar Pradesh, India: In a rare medical occurrence, a 31-year-old woman in India’s Uttar Pradesh gave birth to four children over the span of five days, astonishing doctors and making medical history in the region. It has been reported in the local media that Aamna, a resident of Ovary village
Salman Ali Agha receives official warning for on-field misconduct
ISLAMABAD: Cricketer Salman Ali Agha has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating the Code of Conduct during the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. As per ICC, Agha has violated a Level One offense. It is about improper conduct in relation to any cricket equipment,
Avoid unexpected mobile charges: PTA issues guidance
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued important guidance for mobile phone users to prevent unnecessary deductions from their balance. According to the PTA, users can activate the free Balance Save service, available across all mobile networks without any charges, to protect their prepaid balances. The authority explained that
Good news for govt employees: Pay and allowances updated
ISLAMABAD: The federal government employees are set to receive updated salaries and allowances following recent approvals by the Establishment Division. Under the Special Dispensation Policy 2023, employees in BS-1 to BS-16 who receive a higher time scale will now be paid salaries and allowances corresponding to the new higher scale.
Key update for households using up to 200 units of electricity
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has clarified reports suggesting that the federal government plans to end electricity subsidies for households consuming up to 200 units per month, firmly rejecting such claims. According to the spokesman of the ministry, the current policy of giving subsidies to low electricity consumers is still
Say goodbye to bank lines: Govt introduces cashless passport fees
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration & Passport (DGIP) has taken a major step to make passport fee payments easier and more transparent, announcing a shift to a fully digital, cashless system. This decision has been taken in a meeting conducted by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, DGIP, which was attended by
Pakistan issues key guidelines for Hajj pilgrims ahead of journey
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued important guidelines for Pakistani pilgrims intending to perform Hajj, advising them to focus on necessities while travelling rather than carrying extra, burdensome luggage. One of the holiest acts of Muslims, Hajj is a spiritual experience that becomes a part of the Muslim
Nowshera Tehsildar suffers injuries in unfortunate incident
NOWSHERA (Fazal Nabi): Assistant Commissioner, Jehangira, was critically injured when unidentified assailants attacked a vehicle he was travelling in along with Assistant Commissioner, Jehangira, Nowshera, on Wednesday, Police said. The Jehangira tehsil’s tehsildar received several bullets and was critically wounded; however, the Assistant Commissioner miraculously survived the gun attack. As
NLC assigned major role in revival plan of Pakistan national shipping corporation
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved the transfer of management control, along with a 30 per cent shareholding, in Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) for optimum and integrated freight transport through shipping and road networks. The Economic Coordination Committee
Imran Khan owns luxury flat, shops in Constitution Avenue: Zahid Gishkori claims
ISLAMABAD: A senior investigative journalist, Zahid Gishkori, in his recent report, has claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan, owns a luxury flat and shops in One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad. The journalist Gishkori, in his video report and a tweet on X, claimed
