BRT service planned on motorway from Peshawar to other districts
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Department has begun work on a plan to launch an inter-district BRT-style bus service from Peshawar to other districts via the motorway. According to officials, under the proposed project, Peshawar will be connected to Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi and Charsadda through a modern BRT-style bus service. The Transport
Police encounters in Peshawar: Notorious criminal killed, another Injured
PESHAWAR: One was killed and anther accuse injured in two separate police encounters in Pahari Pura and Shahpur police station areas of Peshawar on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one alleged criminal and injuries to another. According to police, the man killed in the Pahari Pura encounter was identified
US Defense Oil reserves hit lowest level in 40 Years
WASHINGTON: The ongoing war between the United States and Iran has dealt a major blow to global energy supplies, with US defense oil reserves falling to their lowest level since the 1980s. Fresh federal data shows the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) held 340.3 million barrels as of June
Heavy rain lashes parts of KP and Northern areas
PESHAWAR: Rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds lashed several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Areas on Wednesday as monsoon activity continued across the region. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to receive rain with windstorm and thundershower during the
KP DHQs Hospitals need model Emergency facilities to deal with patients
PESHAWAR, Health experts and district officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stressed the need for fully equipped ‘model emergency sections’ to manage the rising number of trauma, cardiac, and disaster-related patients at the district level. With Peshawar’s tertiary hospitals already under pressure, officials argue that strengthening emergency care in all 35 DHQs
FIA announces job openings, issues recruitment advertisement
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has announced 34 vacancies in Grade 16 and Grade 17 positions, with the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) inviting applications for the posts. According to the recruitment advertisement, 12 positions of Assistant Director (Legal) in Grade 17 are available. Applicants must hold an LLB
50,000 scholarship cards announced for Pakistani youth, check eligibility now
LAHORE: A total of 50,000 scholarship cards have been announced for Pakistani youth under the Hunarmand Punjab Advanced IT and Technical Training Programme, with applications set to close on August 21, 2026. The initiative aims to equip young people with digital and technical skills through training programmes covering more than
Google opens first office in Pakistan, announces major initiative for students
ISLAMABAD: Google has officially opened its first office in Pakistan and announced plans to provide Pakistani students with free one-year subscriptions to its Gemini AI service. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally inaugurated the office during a meeting with Google Vice President Wilson White. US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker was
PTI celebrations reflect desire to get incompetent leader out of jail, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital, saying the party’s reaction reflects its desire to secure relief for its jailed leader. In a statement posted on X, Khawaja Asif
What happens if you fail to collect your CNIC from NADRA on time?
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens to collect their identity cards promptly once they are ready. According to a post issued by NADRA, citizens should collect their CNICs as soon as possible after the stipulated processing period has ended. Under NADRA policy, an uncollected CNIC
