SK Claims Rs200m Lawsuit Against Minahil Malik Over Viral Video
LAHORE: Social media personality SK has claimed that he has filed a Rs200 million lawsuit against TikTok star Minahil Malik over the controversy surrounding an alleged viral video. Speaking during a podcast on September 1, SK said he had initiated legal proceedings against Malik in Pakistan and had also filed
Gandapur Claims ‘Minus-Imran’ Plan Began in November 2020
KARACHI: Former chief minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that Imran Khan’s Twitter account was being operated from abroad and that its handlers receive directions from Pakistan. Talking to a private TV-channel, Gandapur said the account was being managed by people outside the country who posted messages based
Shahid Afridi Named Sindh Police Sports Ambassador
KARACHI: To promote sports and encourage young people to take part in healthy activities, cricket icon Shahid Khan Afridi has been appointed Sports Ambassador of the Sindh Police Sports Board. The appointment was announced during a ceremony in Karachi attended by Sindh Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, who presented Afridi
18.2 Million SIMs Blocked in Two Years — PTA Reveals Why
ISLAMABAD: To curb the misuse of illegally obtained SIMs and strengthen telecom security, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked around 18.2 million SIMs over the past two and a half years and imposed Rs4.5 billion in fines on cellular operators for regulatory violations. The figures were shared during a
Naran-Kaghan Valley Set for Digital Transformation — What’s Coming?
PESHAWAR: To make public services easier and facilitate businesses and tourists, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) and Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to digitise official records and administrative procedures. Under the agreement, KDA’s records and administrative processes will be digitised, while an
Peshawar Women to Learn New Skills – Details Inside
PESHAWAR: To equip women with practical skills and help them explore new sources of income, a three-month skills development programme for 41 women from Peshawar will start at KP Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA). The training programme is being organised by Da Khwendo Kor with the support of
Passport Collection Facility Announced – Check the Timings
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate citizens who are unable to visit passport offices during regular working hours, passport delivery counters across the country will now remain open every Saturday from 8am to 4pm. However, this facility will be only for the next two months. It will allow applicants to collect their ready
BISP Alert: Beneficiary Women Given New Instructions
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued instructions to beneficiary women across the country, urging them to immediately report any attempt to stop, deduct or unlawfully withhold their financial assistance. According to a statement issued by a BISP spokesperson, the financial assistance provided to beneficiary women is funded
Another Shock for Power Consumers as Electricity Rates Rise
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased electricity prices for consumers across the country by Rs2.06 per unit under the monthly fuel price adjustment and by 52 paise per unit under the quarterly adjustment. According to NEPRA notification, the Rs2.06 per-unit increase has been approved under the
Alarming Report on KP Schools: Thousands of Classrooms Need Reconstruction
PESHAWAR: Nearly 37,000 classrooms in government schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are in poor condition and require either reconstruction or major repairs, according to official data. The figures showed that a total of 36,967 classrooms across the province are either in need of complete reconstruction or classified as requiring extensive
