Deported Pakistani national arrested in Islamabad, case registered
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 10 Pakistani nationals deported from Turkiye, Italy, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia upon their arrival at Islamabad International Airport. According to the FIA, its Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Islamabad registered cases against all 10 individuals following the action. Six of the deportees, who
FM Asim Munir concludes Iran visit as Pakistan pushes for ceasefire, Hormuz reopening
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has concluded a one-day visit to Iran as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to help end the US-Iran conflict, facilitate a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According
Peshawar high court bans unexplained taxes on electricity bills
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has restrained the collection of taxes and surcharges included in an electricity bill without providing details, while hearing a petition challenging various charges imposed on consumers. The court also issued a written order regarding the previous hearing and clubbed several petitions of a similar
Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased, New Rates Announced
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel, with the revised rates coming into effect from August 25. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification announcing an increase of 39 paisa per litre in petrol prices and Rs2.40 per litre in diesel prices.
IDs, Passports of 80 Wanted Suspects Blocked, Travel Ban Imposed
PESHAWAR: The national identity cards and passports of 80 absconding suspects wanted in attempted murder cases have been blocked following recommendations from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, officials said. Authorities have informed Peshawar airport and immigration officials about the development and issued necessary instructions to relevant agencies. Lists of the suspects
Pakistan’s Freelance Earnings Projected to Reach $2.5 Billion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s rapidly expanding freelancing sector is expected to generate more than $2.5 billion in earnings during the current fiscal year, according to the Pakistan Freelancers Association. Ibrahim Amin, founder and chairman of the association, said Pakistan has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest emerging freelancing market, with the country’s freelance
YouTube Premium Gets More Expensive as Google Raises Subscription Prices
ISLAMABAD: YouTube Premium subscribers in several countries will have to pay more for the ad-free video service starting next month, as Google moves to increase monthly subscription prices. The price revision would come into effect from September 23, 2026, as per which the higher price would be charged from the
Bank Data Leak Exposes 170+ Customers in Major Digital Fraud
PESHAWAR: A major digital banking fraud investigation has uncovered the alleged leak of personal data belonging to more than 170 customers of a private bank, with millions of rupees reportedly stolen from several accounts. According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the suspects allegedly exploited the bank’s internal system to
Easypaisa Digital Bank Posts Record Profit Surge in First Half of 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Easypaisa digital bank’s Board of Directors has approved the financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, showing Rs8.26 billion in pre-tax profit and Rs5.78 billion in profit after tax. According to the bank’s spokesperson, pre-tax profit increased 2.27 times year-on-year, while earnings per share stood
15.2 Million Perform Umrah in Just Three Months
MAKKAH: More than 15.2 million people performed Umrah during the first quarter of the ongoing Umrah season in Saudi Arabia, according to data released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics. The authority stated that the number of people who undertook Umrah within the first quarter of the season stood
