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
Bannu doctors protest over MTI Service Rights, threaten Hospital Closure
BANNU:Doctors and clinical staff serving in three hospitals under the Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) in Bannu have demanded protection of their service rights, warning that failure to address their concerns could lead to the closure of all three hospitals and legal action. Addressing a press conference, Dr. Anwar Kamal, Dr.
KP Management Cadre Officers protest against School Leaders’ merger into ASDEO posts
PESHAWAR: Management Cadre Officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department staged a protest outside Peshawar Press Club against the alleged decision to merge contract-based School Leaders into Assistant District Education Officer (ASDEO) posts. The protesters said the Education Department had recruited School Leaders in 28 districts of the province in
SC Registrar rejects review petition against Imran Khan’s Hospital transfer order
ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Office of the Supreme Court has rejected a review petition filed against the court’s order to transfer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to hospital, citing objections. Speaking to media after the development, PTI lawyer Ziaullah Khan said the review petition was dismissed with objections
KP Govt approves 5 new Dar-ul-Aman for Women, Transgender Welfare Centers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has decided to implement major welfare initiatives for women, transgender persons, and children with special needs. According to sources, the government has approved the establishment of 5 new Dar-ul-Aman, or shelter homes, for the protection of women across the province. For the transgender
Police PRO Injured in armed attack on his house
PESHAWAR: Unknown individuals attacked the residence of Peshawar Police PRO within the jurisdiction of Badhaber Police Station. In the attack, Peshawar Police PRO Alam Khan was injured. SHO Wajid Khan said that CCTV footage from the scene has been obtained and 9mm empty bullet casings were recovered. The SHO added that
