Govt Announces Another Hike in Petrol, Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced another increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the new rates taking effect following an official notification. According to the notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs3.81 per litre, taking the new price to
KP Braces for More Rain as PDMA Issues Alert Until August 23
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert, forecasting further rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across several parts of the province from Friday evening/night through August 23. According to the advisory, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in both the upper
KP Assembly Passes Bill Making Digital Payments Mandatory Across Province
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has passed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Digital Promotion of Payments (Amendment) Bill 2026 by majority vote, introducing measures aimed at promoting a cashless economy and greater transparency across the province. The provincial law minister, Aftab Alam, has presented the bill in the assembly. According to
Bollywood Actor Arjun Rampal Surprises Fans by Marrying Gabriella Demetriades
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has finally tied the knot with his partner, Gabriella Demetriades, shocking many fans with the news of the couple’s marriage. Rampal and Demetriades, who have been together since 2018, completed their marriage registration in Goa, according to reports. The legal formalities have now made the
Zero Marks in Biology: 9th-Grade Student Takes Peshawar Board to Court
PESHAWAR: A ninth-grade student has approached the high court after receiving zero marks in the theory portion of his Biology examination, despite securing high marks in other components of the subject. A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Babar Sattar heard the
New Alpuri Bridge Construction Moves Closer as NHA Gives Shopkeepers 5 Days to Vacate
SHANGLA: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has issued five-day notices to shopkeepers operating near the old Alpuri Bridge, paving the way for construction of a new steel bridge at the site. The notices direct shop owners to remove their shops within five days. Construction of the new bridge is expected
England Thrash Pakistan by an Innings and 103 Runs in First Test
LEEDS: England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in just three days in the first Test match at Headingley on Friday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. England were dismissed for 409 in the first innings and took a 238-run lead when Pakistan were bowled
KP Govt Orders Major Reshuffle, Announces Key Transfers and Postings
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a series of transfers and postings of senior provincial officers, with the Establishment and Human Resource Management Department issuing separate notifications. According to the notifications, Muhammad Shiraz (PMS, BS-19), Additional Secretary in the Science and Technology and Information Technology Department, has been
Big Job Opportunity: 400 Vacancies Announced with Rs45,000 Monthly Salary
LAHORE: The Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), in collaboration with a leading multinational telecommunications company, has announced 400 job vacancies under a recruitment and training programme. Registration for the positions is currently underway, while walk-in interviews will be held on August 22, 2026, according to the recruitment announcement. According
PM Shehbaz Says Terrorism in KP, Balochistan Backed by Enemy States
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has alleged that hostile countries are behind terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming that militants affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij are receiving resources from enemy states. Addressing participants of the Balochistan National Workshop, the prime minister said there was no doubt that Balochistan was home
