KP Govt Launches Ehsaas Umeed Program: Rs 5000 Monthly Aid for 10,000 Special Persons in KP
PESHAWAR: Under the special directives of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi and in line with PTI founder Imran Khan’s vision of a welfare state, the KP Government has officially launched financial assistance for deserving special persons under its flagship program “Ehsaas Umeed. “The launch ceremony was held at the
Pakistan Refineries Shift to Diesel as Furnace Oil Production Falls
Pakistan’s refineries increased refined petroleum product volumes by 16% over the past two years. Output reached 11.7 million tons in FY26, according to Topline Research. At the same time, refineries changed their production mix. They increased the share of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) and reduced the share of Furnace Oil (FO).
Nishat Group launches two iCAUR SUVs in Pakistan
Nishat Group introduced two iCAUR SUVs in Pakistan, with the V23 and V27 expected to arrive in the local market this year, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday. During the event, Sunil Manj highlighted various features and future planning for the newly introduced cars. The delivery of these cars will start
Major concerns raised over marking system at BISE Mardan
PESHAWAR: The e-marking system introduced by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan for English, Chemistry and Physics papers has come under scrutiny after answer sheets were allegedly checked manually instead of through the computerized system. The board had introduced the e-marking system under which students’ answer scripts
ISPR releases new song on the eve of Turkish Victory Day
ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Türkiye’s 104th Victory Day, the Pakistan Army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has released a special song titled “Do Dil, Ek Jaan” to highlight the spirit of Pak-Turk friendship. The song features Pakistani artists singing in both Urdu and Turkish. It beautifully portrays the
Hot and humid weather is expected in KP
Hot and humid weather is expected across most plains of the country, while rain, wind, and thundershowers are likely in isolated areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. In Islamabad, the day will remain warm and muggy with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light
FM Asim Munir arrives in Turkiye as Makkah defence pact committee holds first meeting today
ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the committee formed under the Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will be held in Istanbul today, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir representing Pakistan. According to the
WhatsApp introduces an exciting new feature for users
WhatsApp is frequently used by fraudsters to target users, prompting the platform to introduce additional safeguards against suspicious communications. The feature, reportedly first spotted in June 2026, has now appeared in a new beta version of WhatsApp for Android devices. Known as Scam Alert, the feature is designed to provide
Peace committee, police reach 11-point agreement to maintain peace in Bannu
BANNU: 11-point agreement has been reached between the peace committee and the police department to maintain peace and combat terrorism in Bannu. Under the agreement, members of the peace committee will be required to fully cooperate with the police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in efforts against terrorism. The
PDMA issues alert in upper KP districts over potential glacier melting
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an alert for upper districts of the province over the potential risk of increased glacier melting. According to the authority, rising temperatures and intermittent rainfall expected from August 31 to September 4 could accelerate glacier melting, increasing the volume
