Disagreements at Pentagon as U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned amid months-long tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to U.S. media reports. When asked about Driscoll’s resignation, the White House did not deny it, but it remains unclear whether the White House has formally accepted it. The U.S. Department of the Army
KP govt launches major project for 210 religious Seminaries
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a large-scale project to establish libraries in religious seminaries across the province, aiming to provide students with better access to textbooks and a modern learning environment. According to officials, the delivery of curriculum books and library furniture to 210 registered madaris in the
Rain lashes parts of KP and Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Rain lashes parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad causing inundation of water on road and markets. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents are affecting upper parts of the country. A westerly wave entered on August 31 and is expected to persist until September 5-6. During the last
Rain emergency impose in Rawalpindi following heavy rains
RAWALPINDI: A rain emergency has been declared in the catchment areas of Nallah Lai following torrential rainfall, with the water level in the nullah rising rapidly and authorities warning residents in nearby areas to move to safer locations. Heavy rain has lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad, bringing relief from the heat
2027 lincoln nautilus unveiled with updated design, luxury interior
Lincoln has unveiled the 2027 Nautilus, featuring a range of updates to its exterior design, interior themes and color options. The front fascia of the 2027 Nautilus has been redesigned, with the central light bar and lower chrome trim removed and replaced by new geometric grilles. At the rear, the
Important news for Pakistanis bringing mobile phones from Abroad
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has reviewed taxes imposed on imported mobile phones and recommended an immediate reduction in the levies to ease the burden on consumers. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the committee chaired by Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, where members examined the pricing mechanism
Prolonged direct use of perfume on skin may pose health risks, experts
Frequent and prolonged application of perfume directly to the skin may expose users to chemicals that could potentially affect health, researchers and experts have cautioned. Many people commonly spray perfume around the neck. Experts, however, recommend applying fragrances carefully if they are used directly on the skin, with spraying on
NDMA warns of flash flooding across upper parts of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of possible flash floods and rising river flows across several parts of the country over the next 48 hours amid forecast rainfall. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab
Government plans special cell to monitor social media accounts of officials
The Establishment Division has decided to establish a dedicated social media monitoring cell to oversee the online activities of government officials and employees. According to Establishment Division officials, the monitoring cell is expected to become operational within one to two months. A Grade-17 government employee will be appointed to supervise
High Court issues landmark ruling on marriage of minor girl
The Lahore High Court has issued an important ruling on the marriage of a minor girl, holding that under the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026, marriage involving a person under the age of 18 is illegal. The court was informed that Hina Aslam was around 15 years old at
