US launches fresh strikes on Iran around strait of hormuz
The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iranian targets, raising fears of a broader escalation in the conflict between Washington and Tehran. The US Central Command said American forces began striking targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following what Washington described as attempted
NADRA, federal board of education sign key agreement, major relief for students
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) have signed an agreement to integrate the student registration system for matriculation and intermediate examinations. Under the agreement, a data-sharing mechanism will be established through which NADRA will provide FBISE with key student
Saudi Arabia Travel Alert for Pakistanis: Rules You Need to Know
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani citizens living in or planning to travel to Saudi Arabia have been issued important guidelines regarding local laws and restrictions, with authorities urging them to avoid legal violations and comply with Saudi regulations. According to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), Pakistani nationals have been advised
Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in KP as Houses Collapse, 2 Dead
PESHAWAR: Heavy rainfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has left at least two people dead and three others injured, while nine houses have been damaged in rain-related incidents since August 30. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the deceased include a woman and a child. The injured comprise a
Social Media Earnings Dispute Turns Deadly as Sister Allegedly Kills Sister
GUJRANWALA: A woman allegedly killed her younger sister during a dispute over social media earnings and control of an account, police said. The accused was taken into custody and brought before the judicial magistrate, where the investigating officer informed the court that the murder weapon, a knife, was seized from
Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased, Notification Issued
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced new prices for petroleum products, with both petrol and diesel becoming more expensive. According to an official notification, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.08 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has also been raised, with an increase of 51 paisas per
Pakistan Tightens Rules for Dual-Nationality Government Officials
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has tightened regulations against government officials who acquire or conceal foreign citizenship while serving abroad, with officials who fail to renounce foreign nationality or conceal it now facing dismissal from service. According to a notification issued by the federal government, a government employee holding foreign citizenship
Bank of America Vice President Dies After Times Square Knife Attack
NEW YORK: A Bank of America vice president was killed in a knife attack in New York’s busy Times Square, according to US media reports. A 49-year-old woman reportedly attacked two passersby with knives in the crowded area. According to police sources, the assailant refused to give up her weapons
Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution calling for a legal ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16. The resolution was presented in the assembly by lawmaker Sarah Ahmed, who said protecting children’s physical, mental, psychological and moral development was a responsibility of the
Bad News for Babar Azam Fans After Pakistan’s Heavy Lord’s Test Defeat
LONDON: Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has developed a fever following the team’s heavy 194-run defeat to England in the Lord’s Test. The Pakistan squad is reportedly under considerable pressure at its London hotel following the defeat and a series of major decisions by the Pakistan Cricket Board, including
