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
Middle east tensions push global crude oil prices up more than 2%
Global crude oil prices increased by more than 2% on Monday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran added to uncertainty in the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict has entered its sixth month. According to a report, Brent crude futures rose $2.51, or 2.85%, to $91.25
Pakistan-Afghanistan trade route closure hits poultry industry
PESHAWAR: The prolonged closure of trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan has severely affected Pakistan’s poultry industry, causing financial losses to traders, poultry farm owners and chicken sellers. According to Afghan media reports, Pakistan exports poultry products worth around $32 million annually to Afghanistan, including day-old chicks, poultry medicines and
No More Fees: NADRA Offers Free Proof-of-Life Service to Pensioners
ISLAMABAD: Pensioners in Pakistan have received a major relief as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that eligible retired employees will now be able to obtain their Proof-of-Life certificate free of charge. According to local news channel report, the new facility is aimed at making the pension
PM Shehbaz, Senior Ministers Back Creation of New Provinces: Hamid Mir
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist and political analyst Hamid Mir has claimed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and several senior members of his federal cabinet support the creation of new administrative provinces in Pakistan. According to Hamid Mir, detailed discussions on the possibility of creating new provinces have taken place during high-level
Govt Raises Petrol Price, Cuts Diesel Price; Notification Issued
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the price of petrol while reducing the price of diesel, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been increased by 77 paisas per litre, bringing the new price to Rs342.79 per litre. The price
Peshawar: Injured Proclaimed Offender Mumtaz Reportedly Dies After Northern Bypass Attack
PESHAWAR: A major development has emerged in the high-profile attack on a police team near Peshawar’s Northern Bypass, with sources claiming that proclaimed offender Mumtaz alias Mumtazay has died from his injuries. However, police authorities have not yet officially confirmed the reported death. The incident took place near Northern Bypass
KP Distributes Over 306,000 Flour Bags at Official Rates—Check Price
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Department has released figures showing that more than 306,000 flour bags were distributed to consumers at government-fixed rates across the province last week. According to the department, a total of 306,303 flour bags were supplied through 1,639 active flour dealers operating across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Pakistan Test Team Faces Big Overhaul: 7 Players Released by PCB
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released seven players from the Pakistan Test squad following what it described as underwhelming performances. According to the PCB, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Owais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad have been released from the squad. Seven replacement players
11,382 Prisoners in KP Jails—Here’s How Many Are Actually Convicted
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s prison system is facing mounting pressure as the majority of inmates across the province remain under trial, with only a small proportion having been convicted. According to a Samaa TV report, 11,382 prisoners are currently held in 39 jails across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Of these, only around
