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
Flooding in Swabi: Water Enters multiple Homes, roads submerged
SWABI:Heavy flooding has hit Swabi district after torrential rains, with water entering several homes and roads going underwater. Local officials said that due to the sudden surge in water levels, multiple residential areas were inundated. Streets turned into streams as rainwater and runoff overwhelmed the drainage system, making movement
Who will meet with Imran Khan Today?
RAWALPINDI: In a major decision, PTI leadership has chosen not to submit the list of people wishing to meet the party’s founding chairman to jail authorities. Today was scheduled for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and lawyers to meet party founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. According to lawyer Owais Younis
PMD forecasts more rain in KP and Islamabad
ISLAMAbAD: Islamabad is experiencing heavy rain this morning with the temperature at 24°C and humidity reaching 97%. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast heavy thunderstorms for the capital today with a 100% chance of rain. Heavy thunderstorms are likely between 10 AM and 12 PM, after which showers will gradually
Substandard food items found in KP, other provinces
A nationwide quality assessment has found several food products, including ghee, edible oil and dairy items, failing to meet prescribed standards, with serious concerns reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The findings were presented at a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee chaired by Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal. The
Sugary drinks linked to doubled stomach cancer risk, study finds
Daily consumption of sugary drinks may be associated with a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances, found that people who consumed at least one sugary drink every day had nearly twice the risk of developing stomach
NADRA team reaches Saudi Arabia to facilitate Pakistani citizens
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has deployed a mobile registration team to Saudi Arabia to provide identity document-related services to Pakistani citizens residing in the country. The team, in coordination with the Pakistan Embassy, will provide various NADRA services to overseas Pakistanis at a location closer to their
Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended the ban on the use of Pakistani airspace by Indian-registered aircraft until September 24, 2026. According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the PAA, the restriction will remain in effect from August 18 to September 24, 2026. The ban applies
Government proposes suspension of key services for unpaid digital challans
Authorities in Punjab have proposed restricting access to several government services for citizens who fail to pay their outstanding digital traffic challans. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Abdul Rahim Shirazi has written to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Punjab, seeking the inclusion of complete details of pending digital challans
Pakistan’s Lt Col Junaid Ali crowned world champion at F-class shooting championships in UK
Pakistan’s Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Ali has been crowned World Champion at the 2026 F-Class Long Range Shooting Championships held in Bisley, United Kingdom. Lt Col Junaid Ali secured the prestigious world title after an outstanding performance at one of the premier international competitions in long-range precision rifle shooting. During the
