Documentary on Battagram chairlift rescue operation to release in Pakistan this year
A documentary film based on the dramatic 2023 Battagram chairlift rescue operation will be released in cinemas across Pakistan later this year. Titled Hanging by a Wire, the documentary highlights the challenges faced by residents of the Allai Valley, including poor infrastructure, while portraying the courage and determination of local
KP govt considers commercial use of 55-kanal Peshawar bus terminal land
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has begun exploring options to commercially utilize around 55 kanals of valuable land owned by the Transport Department within the premises of the Peshawar Bus Terminal, commonly known as Lahore Adda. The move aims to make more effective use of the government-owned property in the
Over Rs313bn in housing loans approved under PM Apna Ghar programme
ISLAMABAD: More than Rs313 billion in loans have been approved under the government’s Apna Ghar Programme to support the construction of affordable housing, while housing finance approvals surged by 117% over the past two months. According to the Ministry of Finance, more than 53,100 housing finance applications have been approved
Goldsmith Family Backs Imran Khan as Zac Goldsmith Appeals to Commonwealth
LONDON: British politician and former brother-in-law of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Zac Goldsmith, has appealed to the Commonwealth to intervene over what he described as concerns surrounding Khan’s treatment and alleged injustices. Goldsmith has written a formal letter to the Commonwealth Secretary-General, urging the organisation to raise the
Petrol, Diesel Prices Increased as Govt Announces New Rates
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced another increase in the prices of petroleum products, with new rates for petrol and diesel coming into effect from September 3. The Petroleum Division has issued a notification outlining the revised fuel prices. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been increased
NADRA Issues Important Update for Arms Licence Applicants
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important update for citizens applying for arms licences. To facilitate applicants, NADRA has shifted all services related to arms licences issued by the Ministry of Interior from its Mega Centre in Blue Area and Regional Head Office in G-10
Peshawar CTD Foils Terror Plot, Four Militants Killed
PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Peshawar has claimed that four militants belonging to the proscribed group Fitna al-Khawarij were killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Badhaber area of Peshawar. According to the CTD, it had received information about the movement of armed militants in the area. A suspected
Pakistan Cricket Team Gets Royal Welcome from King Charles
LONDON: Pakistan’s national cricket team met King Charles at Clarence House, the historic London residence of the British royal family, during a special engagement on Wednesday. King Charles interacted with members of the Pakistan squad and team officials during the gathering. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was also
Thousands of KP Schools Remain Without Electricity as Infrastructure Crisis Deepens
PESHAWAR: At least 3,796 government schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are without electricity, highlighting a major infrastructure gap in the province’s education sector, according to an Education Department report. The report revealed that 3,796 of the province’s 34,784 government schools lack electricity, accounting for more than 11 percent of the
Sky Turns Pink Minutes Before Rain in China, Leaving Residents Stunned
BEIJING: Residents in China were amazed as the sky suddenly turned pink just before it started to rain, in a stunning and rare phenomenon that soon garnered attention. According to reports in foreign media, the phenomenon was observed in Changzhou, where the sky remained pink for around seven to eight
