Pakistan Needs More Local Leaders like Sadiq Khan, Mamdani: Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for a positive approach to the debate over the creation of new provinces, saying the people should be allowed to decide what administrative structure they want. Speaking to Azad Digital, Naqvi said detailed discussions were underway on the issue of new provinces and
New Provinces Debate: Islamabad May Soon Get Its Own Government under New Plan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level special committee has presented Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with a proposed new administrative model for the federal capital, including the establishment of a 27-member Islamabad Assembly. Under the draft, Islamabad would have its own assembly, chief executive and 27 administrative departments. Twenty-one assembly members would be directly
KP Police Introduces Digital Driving License Across Province
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police has introduced a digital driving license across the province to facilitate citizens and make license verification more convenient. According to police, citizens can obtain their digital driving license through a mobile application by entering their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number. The e-license can
Age Records Exposed: Two Indian Cricketers Face Two-Year Suspension
MUMBAI: Another age-fraud case has emerged in Indian cricket, with Under-19 player Rohit Yadav and former Under-19 World Cup winner Ravi Kumar facing two-year bans over discrepancies in their age records. Leg-spinner Rohit Yadav was part of India’s Under-19 squad for the series against Sri Lanka last July. He played
Good News for Electricity Consumers as Govt Moves to Curb Extra Billing
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has decided to introduce major reforms to the detection billing system to protect electricity consumers from unnecessary difficulties and additional financial burdens. Under the existing system, detection bills are issued when a meter malfunctions, a technical fault occurs, or accurate electricity consumption cannot be recorded. In
PCB Considers Holding PSL in January Next Year
LONDON: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and owners of all eight Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises are considering a proposal to hold next year’s edition of the tournament in January instead of April or May. According to a report by cricket website ESPNcricinfo, the proposal was discussed during a meeting
YouTuber’s Haircut Inside DPO Office Sparks Inquiry
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) has taken notice of a viral video showing a YouTuber getting a haircut inside the office of the District Police Officer (DPO) Haripur and ordered an inquiry into the incident. The video circulating on social media shows a man having his hair
Govt Introduces Mandatory Vaccination Rule for Overseas Travelers
KARACHI: The federal government has made vaccination mandatory for people travelling abroad as part of measures to strengthen health screening for international passengers, according to Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. The minister made the announcement while inaugurating an International Travelers Vaccination Centre, where passengers will be provided vaccination facilities before
Journalist Bilal Ghouri Arrested
ISLAMABAD: Journalist Bilal Ghouri has reportedly been arrested following a complaint filed by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) against him. According to a social media post shared by journalist Umar Cheema, Ghouri has been missing since around 2am on September 6, 2026, from his residence in E-11/4, Islamabad. Cheema
PTI’s Hamad Azhar Arrested in May 9 Cases
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former MNA Hamad Azhar has been arrested in connection with multiple cases related to the May 9, 2023 incidents. According to police sources, Azhar was arrested in Multan and handed over to Lahore police. Sources said he was taken into custody near RA
