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
Armed forces pay tribute to Rashid Minhas on 55th martyrdom anniversary
RAWALPINDI: The Armed Forces of Pakistan on Thursday paid tribute to Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, on the 55th anniversary of his martyrdom. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Admiral Naveed
Rain emergency declared in twin cities as torrential rain hits Rawalpindi, Islamabad
Torrential rain continued to lash the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prompting authorities to declare a rain emergency as water levels in Nullah Lai continued to rise. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast further rainfall in the next two to four hours, while intermittent rain has also been reported
Pakistan summons US Charge d’Affaires over ambassador’s Kashmir remarks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lodged a strong demarche with the United States over remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), in which Jammu and Kashmir was described as part of India. According to a statement released by Ministry of
Major Relief on Diesel, Petrol Price Increased, New Rates Announced
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has significantly reduced the price of diesel while increasing the price of petrol, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised prices effective from August 20, the price of diesel has been cut by Rs 32.63 per litre. Following the reduction, the
Who Sold Peshawar’s Government Shops? Probe Identifies 50,000+ Properties
PESHAWAR: An investigation into the alleged illegal sale of government-owned shops and commercial properties in Peshawar has been completed, with more than 50,000 shops and business centres reportedly identified in the preliminary findings. Sources said details of the alleged sales have been forwarded to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and
How KP Departments Performed on Pakistan Citizen Portal: 1,376 Complaints Filed
PESHAWAR: A total of 1,376 complaints against various departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were recorded on the Pakistan Citizen Portal this year, out of which 876 complaints have been resolved so far, bringing the overall redressal rate to 64%. As per Pakistan Citizen Portal statistics from January 1 to the
KP School Enrolment Drive Falls Short as 464,000 Children Still Out of School
PESHAWAR: More than 464,000 students could not be admitted to the government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) against the target fixed under the 2026 enrolment campaign, with the province being able to achieve 60 percent progress so far. As per the district-wise enrolment report shared by the Elementary and Secondary
Pakistan Collapse for 171 Against England in Leeds Test
LEEDS: Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in their first innings on the opening day of the first Test against England in Leeds. Pakistan’s batting line-up struggled throughout the innings, with the entire team dismissed for 171 in 48.1 overs. Abdullah Shafique was the leading scorer of Pakistan with 61
