Zartaj Gul, Hamid Raza and Abdul Latif Disqualified by ECP Over Asset Declarations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified former National Assembly members Zartaj Gul, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza and Abdul Latif for failing to submit their statements of assets and liabilities for the financial year 2024-25. The ECP has also issued a written order detailing the decision. As per
Govt Announces New Rules for Civil Servants’ Special Pay Scales and Contractual Posts
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has amended the policy governing the appointment of civil servants to Special Pay Scales (SPS) and contractual positions, issuing a new notification outlining revised rules. According to the Finance Ministry, the amended policy allows civil servants to be appointed to Special Pay Scales through an
KP Govt Tightens Checks on Housing Schemes and Building Plans
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Local Government Department has decided to conduct physical verification of approved housing schemes and building plans across the province, with district-level committees formed to oversee the process. According to details, the department has introduced a new procedure for inspecting and verifying approved housing and building
Pakistan Bowled Out for 133 as England Dominate Final Test
BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan were bowled out for 133 runs in the final Test of the three-match series against England in Birmingham. England captain won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan opened their innings with Saim Ayub and Azan Awais but Saim was dismissed without scoring, while Azan once again
NEPRA Announces Fresh Electricity Price Hike for Consumers
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a notification increasing electricity prices by Rs0.52 per unit under the quarterly adjustment mechanism. According to the notification issued by NEPRA, the increase will place an additional financial burden of approximately Rs12.67 billion on electricity consumers across the country. Consumers
Peshawar Nursing College Principal Removed as Fact-Finding Report Implemented
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has started implementing the recommendations of the fact-finding committee formed to investigate an incident at the Peshawar Postgraduate Nursing College Hayatabad. As part of the implementation, the college’s principal, Ms Bibi Sultania, has been removed from her position. The Health Department has directed
GP Fund Profit Rate Reduced for Government Employees
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the annual profit rate on the General Provident Fund (GP Fund) balances of government employees for the fiscal year 2025-26. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the annual profit rate on amounts deposited in the General Provident Fund and the
Govt Introduces New Digital Pension System, Bank Biometric Requirement Removed
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced a new digital pension system for federal pensioners, removing the requirement for pensioners to visit banks for biometric verification. However, pensioners will be required to complete life verification through the NADRA app every six months. The new system has been introduced by the Ministry
Thousands of Peshawar Domiciles Declared Suspicious as Major Verification Drive Begins
PESHAWAR: More than 10,000 domiciles in Peshawar have been declared suspicious, with authorities beginning a verification and investigation process, according to official sources. Sources said domiciles issued in the past by various union councils across the city are being scrutinized, particularly those allegedly issued to Afghan refugee students. The verification
Intermediate Results 2026 Announced, 85.95% of Students Pass
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of the Intermediate Part-I and Part-II Annual Examinations 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 85.95 percent. Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, who was the chief guest at the results announcement ceremony, said
