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
Pakistan Set to Host 6,000 Athletes at South Asian Games 2027
ISLAMABAD: In order to host more than 6,000 athletes and officials, Pakistan has stepped up preparations for the 14th South Asian Federation (SAF) Games, scheduled to be held from April 4-11, 2027. The long-delayed Games will feature competitions in 28 sports and will be held across Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber
PESCO Approves Increases in Salary, Allowances and Pension
PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has approved increases in salary, allowances and pensions, which will be effective from July 1, 2026. According to a PESCO notification, the employees’ disparity reduction allowance has been set at 15%, calculated on the basis of basic salaries as of June 30, 2022. Federal
Can AI Cut Power Losses? UET Mardan, PESCO Discuss Solutions
PESHAWAR: In order to modernize and strengthen power distribution systems, UET Mardan and PESCO agreed to explore collaboration on AI-based technologies, smart metering and other solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. In this connection, Vice Chancellor UET Mardan Prof. Dr. Gul Muhammad Khan and his team held a meeting with
Islamabad Police Extends Job Application Deadline — Check New Date
ISLAMABAD: Candidates seeking jobs in Islamabad Police have been given more time to apply as the deadline for its Phase II recruitment drive extended until September 9, 2026. The previous deadline was September 2. Islamabad Police announced the extension through an official recruitment update. The recruitment drive offers 1,624 vacancies in
Russia Says Ukraine Talks With US Envoys Were ‘Useful’
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of “highly useful” talks with two US envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war, a Kremlin aide said, but he did not indicate any breakthrough. The aide, Yuri Ushakov, said Americans Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner “outlined a
21 India-Backed Militants Killed in KP
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 21 militants during separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, 10 militants were killed in North Waziristan after a successful operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The action followed an earlier engagement during the
Can AI Protect Lives, Promote Peace? Experts to Meet in KP
PESHAWAR: In order to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to protect lives and promote peace, a three-day long 8th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference (IMRC-2026) will be held at the Bara Gali. The conference will take place from September 10 to 12 at Bara Gali Summer Campus of
