Peshawar to host international squash championship for the first time
PESHAWAR: Peshawar is set to host an international squash championship for the first time, with the Shams-ul-Qamar PSA Satellite International Squash Championship scheduled to take place from August 20 to 24, 2026. The five-day event is being organised by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association with the support of the Shams-ul-Qamar
Ferrari’s first EV creates a stir, fetches $40 million at auction
Ferrari’s first fully electric car has made headlines after being sold for a staggering $40 million at a charity auction during Monterey Car Week in California. According to a foreign media report, Ferrari’s bespoke, tailor-made electric car, named Luče, was auctioned by Sotheby’s and fetched $40 million, making it the
How to lodge a complaint with NADRA
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens on how to lodge complaints if they face difficulties or confusion regarding required documents at NADRA centres or zonal boards. In a recent public advisory, NADRA said applicants should not remain silent if they are unclear about documentation requirements
Golden job opportunities abroad for Pakistanis, easy way to apply
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani professionals have been offered international career opportunities at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment sharing details of available positions. According to the bureau, UNESCO is offering positions ranging from P-1 to P-5 levels, as well as D-1
Children of light house orphanage celebrate Pakistan’s Independence day with patriotism
ISLAMABAD: Children at Light House Orphanage in Islamabad celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with a range of patriotic activities, expressing their love for the country and commitment to the national values of unity, faith and discipline. The celebrations commenced with a flag-hoisting ceremony and featured national songs, patriotic performances, poetry
KP launches Pakistan’s first sub-national disaster risk reduction policy
PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has formally launched Pakistan’s first-ever Sub-National Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Policy at a high-level ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House, Peshawar. The launch marks a major step towards making Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a safer, climate-adaptive, resilient and risk-informed province. The ceremony was jointly organized
Major operation against undocumented Afghans set to begin in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Authorities in Peshawar have finalized preparations for a door-to-door operation against undocumented Afghan nationals residing in the city, according to official sources. Sources said details of more than one million undocumented Afghan migrants residing in the province have been compiled, while a targeted operation is expected to be carried
Afghan families to receive relief as 724 Aid trucks cross Torkham border
TORKHAM: A total of 724 trucks carrying humanitarian assistance have reached Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing as Pakistan continues to facilitate the delivery of relief supplies to vulnerable Afghan communities. According to sources, the consignments included food, essential commodities and other relief supplies intended for families affected by humanitarian
Major setback for India as Moscow announces plans for railway network to Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Russia and Pakistan are moving ahead with plans to launch their first freight rail services linking Moscow with Karachi and Faisalabad, a development that could significantly reshape regional trade and transport connectivity and pose a strategic challenge to India’s efforts to strengthen its own regional corridors. Russian Ambassador to
Pakistan’s national women’s netball team clinches Asian championship
Pakistan’s women’s netball team secured a major victory at the Asian Netball Championship 2026 in Hong Kong, defeating Thailand 55-50 to claim the Plate Division title. The victory also earned Pakistan qualification for the Cup Division of the next Asian Netball Championship, scheduled to be held in Singapore in 2028.
