Maulana Talha Rizvi Killed in Gun Attack at Madrassa
GUJRAT: Renowned religious scholar Maulana Talha Rizvi was killed after unidentified armed men opened fire on him in the Shadiwal area of Gujrat, police said. Maulana Talha Rizvi was reciting the Holy Quran at a madrassa when he was attacked by unidentified gunmen who fired shots at him, leaving him
Good News for Homebuyers: Here’s How You Can Get Up to Rs10 Million
ISLAMABAD: Owning a home could become easier for eligible Pakistani citizens under the Prime Minister’s “Apna Ghar – Ghar Ho To Apna” housing scheme, which offers financing through private banks on affordable instalments. Under the scheme, eligible applicants can obtain financing of up to Rs10 million to purchase or construct
Rangers Jobs 2026: 964 Vacancies Announced, Here’s How to Apply
LAHORE: Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) has announced 964 vacancies for young applicants from across the country, offering an opportunity to join the paramilitary force as Sepoy General Duty personnel. The recruitment drive includes Grade-5 Sepoy General Duty positions, with successful candidates eligible for salaries, ration allowances and other benefits approved by
Pakistan-Backed Panel Beats India in ACC Elections
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-backed candidates have secured all three Asian Cricket Council (ACC) board seats, after defeating an India-backed panel in a closely contested election held in Bangkok. As per media reports, the election was held during the ACC Annual General Meeting, where three director positions on the board were contested by
11kV Electric Shock Kills Two in Swabi
SWABI: Two men were killed after receiving an electric shock from an 11,000-volt power line while welding in the Yar Hussain area of Swabi district, Rescue 1122 officials said. A Rescue 1122 team reached the site after receiving information about the incident and provided first aid to the two injured
No NOC, No Business? Pakistan Gives Crypto Firms a Clear Deadline
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has set September 5, 2026, as the deadline for existing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for no-objection certificates (NOCs). PVARA has warned that firms that fail to meet the deadline could be forced to stop their operations, marking a major step towards
Pride of KP Awards 2026: 15 People Will Be Chosen — Details Inside
PESHAWAR: Nominations are now open for the ‘Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards 2026’, which will honour 15 individuals for their achievements and contributions to the province. The awards will be presented on 15 September 2026 at COMSATS University Abbottabad during the Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit 9th Edition. The summit is
Private Hajj 2027 Payments Begin — What You Need to Know
ISLAMABAD: Payments for private Hajj 2027 have started, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Sunday asked pilgrims planning to perform Hajj to use only the official Pak Hajj App and Hajj Portal for bookings and payments. According to the ministry, all financial transactions under the private Hajj scheme must
UNESCO Adds 12 More Pakistani Heritage Sites — Details Inside
PESHAWAR: UNESCO has added twelve more Pakistani historical and cultural sites to its Tentative World Heritage List, giving further international recognition to the country’s rich cultural heritage. With the inclusion of the new sites, the total number of Pakistani sites on UNESCO’s Tentative List has risen to thirty-seven. The inclusion
20 Schools, 10 Districts, 1,500 Students — What Is KP Planning?
PESHAWAR: In order to equip students with modern technical skills alongside their formal education, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce Inter-Tech programmes in selected government schools across the province. According to a letter by the KP Elementary and Secondary Education Department, technical education will initially be introduced in
