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
New Petrol and Diesel Prices Announced for Next Three Days
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced new prices for petroleum products, reducing the price of petrol while increasing the price of diesel. According to a notification issued by the government, the price of diesel has been increased by Rs 3.74 per litre, taking its new price to Rs 378.05 per
Major Transfers and Appointments Announced in Civil Bureaucracy and Police
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued formal notifications regarding the appointment, transfer and extension of the tenure of several senior civil and police officers, following approval by the prime minister. According to the Establishment Division, the contract of Information Technology and Telecommunication Secretary Zarar Hasham Khan has been extended for
Good News for Skilled Workers in UK as New Employment Rules Announced
LONDON: Skilled Workers in the United Kingdom on work permits are set to receive greater flexibility under new employment rules that will allow them to work beyond the restrictions of their sponsoring employer. According to foreign media reports, Skilled Worker visa holders will be able to work for other employers
Dengue Cases Rise Again in KP as Weekly Infections Reach Highest Level in 34 Weeks
PESHAWAR: Dengue cases have increased again in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 98 people testing positive for the virus over the past week, marking the highest weekly tally recorded in the province in the last 34 weeks. According to data released by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department, 98 dengue cases were reported
Graduates Can Earn Rs 60,000 Monthly Under New Internship Programme
LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally inaugurated the third batch of Phase Two of the ‘Chief Minister Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme’, providing the selected candidates with a monthly allowance and professional training. Under the programme, selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 60,000 for three months.
Pakistan Sets Deadline to End Petrol Price Controls
ISLAMABAD: The government has set June 2027 as an interim target to deregulate petrol prices as part of planned reforms to the country’s petroleum pricing mechanism. According to the report, the decision was taken during a meeting of the Petroleum Pricing Committee, where preparations for major reforms in the pricing
iPhone 18 Pro Price Set for a Major Increase, Report Reveals
WASHINGTON: Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could be significantly more expensive than its predecessor, with reports suggesting a price increase of up to $200. According to a report by technology research firm TrendForce, the prices of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could increase by around
Young Engineers to Receive Rs 50,000 Monthly Under PEC Programme
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has officially launched the second phase of its Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Programme, enrolling 1,400 young engineering graduates for structured professional development and industrial training. The initiative, designed to bridge the persistent gap between academic theory and practical execution, is divided into two
If Malakand Becomes a Province, Who Should Be CM? Locals Speak Out
UPPER DIR: Residents of Upper Dir have welcomed a proposal to turn Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand Division into a separate province, while several political figures have emerged as potential candidates for chief minister if the new province is created. During a public survey conducted in Upper Dir, Residents expressed support for
