Key to solving economic issues lies in domestic production, phasing out dollar: Iran Supreme leader Leader
TEHRAN: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojataba Khamenei hailed the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian for handling the people’s needs amid the US-Israeli aggression and blockade, urging increased domestic production and eliminating the US dollar from transactions. The Leader made the remarks on Friday in a message marking
Bannu widow alleges property fraud worth millions, demands kp govt action
BANNU:A widow and her children have accused close relatives of seizing crores worth of joint property through alleged forgery and demanded immediate intervention from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, police, and district administration. Nigar Sultana, widow of late government school teacher Hazrat Siddiq of Government High School No. 2 Bannu City,
KP CM Sohail afridi visits ayat noor home in haripur, announces child protection bill in her name
HARIPUR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi visited the home of Ayat Noor in Haripur to offer condolences to the grieving family and assured them of full government support in securing justice. The Chief Minister met with Ayat Noor’s father, offered Fatiha, and was accompanied by local MPA and Provincial
Residents of Lower Dir distressed over low incomes and heavy electricity bills
LOWER DIR: Residents of Khawaja Kotegram village in Lower Adenzai are facing severe financial hardship due to low incomes and soaring electricity bills, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet. According to local residents, the cost of living has increased sharply while wages remain stagnant. At the same time,
KP govt likely to approve 250% hike in basic pay for Police personnel
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is expected to approve a 250% increase in the basic salaries of police officers and personnel serving in terrorism-affected areas, officials confirmed. According to police authorities, the proposal involves granting “hard-area allowance” to KP police personnel deployed on counterterrorism duties. The recommendations have already
KP braces for hot and humid weather
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is bracing for hot and humid conditions today with thunderstorms expected across several districts, as the provincial capital records a maximum of 37°C. According to the latest forecast, Peshawar will remain partly cloudy through the morning with scattered thunderstorms likely around 10 AM. The temperature
Mobile Users Paying More? Here’s What PTA Says
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed the annual increase tarrif by 22percent over the past year. However, rejected the claims that telecom companies are raising prices by 10% to 20% every month. The clarification came after the regulator reviewed the tariffs of several popular mobile packages offered by
Federal Capital Set for Major Firefighting Upgrade—What’s Coming?
ISLAMABAD: China has donated 21 modern fire and rescue vehicles worth around Rs3 billion to Islamabad. It will giv the federal capital a major firefighting boost after a deadly fire at PIMS hospital claimed the lives of 14 newborns. The new fleet will replace ageing firefighting equipment that has been
Pakistan Set for Fresh IMF Talks—Details Inside
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission is expected to visit Pakistan next month for the fourth review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The visit is expected to take place in September. However, the exact dates for the IMF mission have not yet been finalised.
First Federal Crime List Is Coming—Who Will Be on It?
ISLAMABAD: To create a central database of people involved in criminal activities, Ministry of Interior has decided to establish Pakistan’s first federal crime list, officials said. As per media reports, the proposed database will bring together information on people wanted or involved in serious and organised crimes, allowing law-enforcement agencies
