JUI-F Chief Announces Formation of ‘United Opposition’
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced plans to form a “United Opposition” following consultations with opposition leaders in Parliament. Fazlur Rehman announced this after meeting Mahmood Achakzai, the opposition leader in the National Assembly, in Islamabad on Thursday. While talking to reporters, Fazlur Rehman said consultations
57-Year-Old Man Drowns in Swabi Stream, Body Recovered After Six Hours
SWABI: A 57-year-old man drowned in Dubian Khwar in Swabi district, with his body recovered after a six-hour search and rescue operation, Rescue 1122 said. According to Rescue 1122, the victim, identified as Shafiqur Rehman, 57, drowned in the stream. The incident was reported to the Rescue 1122 Swabi control
KP Govt Announces Transfers of Senior Officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has ordered the transfer and posting of senior provincial officers as part of an administrative reshuffle, according to a notification issued by the Human Resource Management Department. Under the notification, Abdullah, a BPS-19 officer of the Provincial Management Service (PMS), has been transferred from
Pakistan’s Misbah Arshad Eyes Miss Universe 2026 Crown in Puerto Rico
ISLAMABAD: Misbah Arshad has been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2026 and will represent Pakistan at the Miss Universe 2026 international pageant to be held in Puerto Rico in November. The crowning ceremony has been recorded and taken place at Rosal Park Hotel in Manila, Philippines with the ceremony being uploaded
Drug Addicts Target CCTV Cameras in Peshawar’s Hayatabad
PESHAWAR: Drug addicts have allegedly been involved in stealing CCTV cameras, electricity meters, cables and other equipment in Hayatabad, one of Peshawar’s upscale residential areas, raising concerns among local residents over security. Pictures purportedly showing suspects involved in the thefts have also circulated widely on social media. In a recent
ICC Announces Decision on Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Rating
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has overturned the demerit point awarded to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after reviewing an appeal filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the venue’s pitch rating. The ICC Appeals Panel reviewed footage from the matches, reports submitted by the match referees and comments from
Torrential Rains Leave Death and Destruction Across KP
PESHAWAR: At least two people have died and two others were injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) since August 17, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said. According to the PDMA, the casualties occurred after roofs and walls of houses collapsed amid heavy rainfall. The deceased include one
Gold Prices Surge Again in Pakistan — Check Latest Rates Here
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices surged sharply in Pakistan and international markets on Thursday, just a day after the previous increase, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association. The price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs13,700 per tola, reaching Rs471,936, while the price of 10 grams increased by Rs10,768 to Rs404,609. Silver
KP Govt directs Colleges to establish separate prayer rooms for Staff and students
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department has issued directives to all principals of government colleges in the province to allocate separate spaces for prayers. According to an official letter, the department instructed colleges to ensure facilities for staff and students to offer prayers. All colleges have been ordered to
Govt to Table Defence Forces Act Amendment Bill 2026 in National Assembly Today
ISLAMABAD:The federal government has decided to present the Defence Forces Act Amendment Bill 2026 in the National Assembly today, following approval by the federal cabinet. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has also decided to support the bill. According to sources, the government will table the Defence Forces Act Amendment Bill
