Fresh excavations at Butkara site Swat uncover thousands ancient sculptures
Butkara, an ancient Buddhist archaeological site in Swat’s main city Mingora, holds significant historical importance due to the extensive remains discovered there from the Buddhist period. The site was first formally excavated in 1956 by renowned Italian archaeologist Dr Giuseppe Tucci, who uncovered a large number of ancient objects, artefacts
IESCO Rules Out Load Management During Daytime
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has said power supply to more than 4.2 million consumers across its six operation circles continue and no load management is carried out during the daytime. In a press release issued here on Saturday, it said the situation changes in the evening when
Capture Pakistan’s Heritage and Win International Recognition
ISLAMABAD: To showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage through mobile photography, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited Pakistanis to participate in the ECO International Mobile Photography Festival 2026. The competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers. Participants must be at least 15 years old, and each person can
Mountaineer’s Body Still Trapped in Glacier—Family Seeks KP Govt Help
PESHAWAR: In order to facilitate the recovery of renowned mountaineer Syed Ali Shah’s body, which remains buried in the Falak Sar Glacier, the relatives of the deceased have urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to arrange an immediate rescue operation. Syed Ali Shah, a mountain guide, died
ANP Forms New Committee—What Will Its Role Be?
PESHAWAR: To make its youth wing more active and engaged in party affairs, the Awami National Party (ANP) has constituted a committee tasked with giving more effective role for young party workers in future. According to statement issued here on Saturday from Bacha Khan Markaz, the committee will be headed
PIMS Tragedy: Who Are the 8 Officials Facing Suspension?
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the immediate suspension of eight officials following an interim inquiry into the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), directing that criminal and departmental proceedings be initiated against those found responsible. The PIMS officials ordered to be suspended include Executive
Drone Attack on Police Station Thwarted
PESHAWAR: An attempt by militants to carry out a drone attack on the Matani Police Station was foiled here on Saturday. The Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed said that footage had also been obtained showing explosives being dropped from the drone. According to CCPO Mian Saeed, the
Pakistan Tells CNN: Separate ‘Verified Records’ From ‘Contested Allegations’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected allegations concerning the health, medical treatment and jail conditions of ex-premier Imran Khan in a detailed response sent to CNN, which was made public by senior CNN journalist Becky Anderson here on Saturday. The statement came in response to a video interview of Imran’s close aide
KP’s Dengue Cases Keep Rising—Latest Figures
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is witnessing a steady rise in dengue infections, as confirmed cases reaching 478 this year and Peshawar recording the highest number of cases in the province, said officials at provincial health department. Health officials said a total of 2,697 suspected dengue cases have been reported at government
Peshawar Board Raises Multiple Fees—Students to Pay More
PESHAWAR: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar has increased fees for various examinations, certificates and other services by 148 per cent. As per media reports, under the revised fee structure, the fee for verification of a DMC or original certificate has been increased from Rs805 to Rs2,000,
