Peshawar central jail inmates announce protest over alleged delay in remission
PESHAWAR: Inmates at Peshawar Central Jail have announced a protest against alleged delays in the processing of remission, discriminatory treatment and failure to implement their legal rights. According to sources, the prisoners have warned that they would resort to a hunger strike, refuse prison labour and boycott the daily headcount
Lipstick kiss marks on car prove costly, owner lead to fine
A young woman’s unusual romantic gesture for her boyfriend turned costly after she covered his car with thousands of lipstick kiss marks in India’s Madhya Pradesh state. According to reports, the woman decorated her boyfriend’s vehicle with around 3,400 lipstick kiss marks as a surprise. The unusually decorated car attracted
How much have Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased?
Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves increased by $81.3 million, reaching $22.587 billion, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The figures showed that the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank rose by $16.6 million to $17.099 billion. Meanwhile, reserves held by commercial banks also
Important news for Pakistanis seeking jobs in UAE
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani citizens seeking employment visas for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will now be required to submit a police clearance or good conduct certificate as part of their visa application process. According to the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment, the UAE has made a police character certificate mandatory
KP CM Sohail Afridi warns of major Islamabad mobilisation on Sept 27
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has warned of a major political mobilisation in Islamabad on September 27, saying his supporters would arrive in such large numbers that no one would be able to stop them. Addressing a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of an underpass, Afridi said all
Govt announces compensation for families affected by PIMS hospital incident
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced financial compensation of Rs5 million each for the families of newborn babies who died in a tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). In a statement, the government expressed solidarity with the bereaved families, saying it shared their grief and sorrow
627 government schools non-functional across KP, 226 without teachers
PESHAWAR: According to the annual school census report of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department, 627 government schools across the province have been declared non-functional. out of these 627, 411 are located in the merged districts, while 216 are in settled districts. The report identifies the shortage of teachers as the
Major Scholarship Opportunity for Pakistani Women, Including Tuition and Hostel Support
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani women and female students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds have been invited to apply for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026-27, with the application deadline extended to September 15, 2026. The scholarship programme, launched by the British Council in partnership with the Scottish Government, aims
Government Announces Reduction in Petrol, Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a slight reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel, according to an official notification. The price of petrol has been reduced by 50 paisas per litre, bringing the new price to Rs342.60 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut
Peshawar: Four Terrorists Killed in CTD Operation in Mirakchori
PESHAWAR: Four suspected militants were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Peshawar Region in the Mirakchori area, according to the CTD Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The CTD said the suspects were allegedly affiliated with the JUA Jamroz group of Fitna al-Khawarij. Several other militants reportedly
