Iran Army chief announces $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US troops
Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, addresses a meeting to honor journalists in Tehran. Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, has announced a financial reward for anyone who kills or captures an aggressor US soldier, declaring that the era of American military presence in the Persian Gulf is
Militants hold press Conference in Dir upper demand local support
UPPER DIR: In Dobando Darra area of Upper Dir, militants held a press conference where they spoke against the Pakistan Army and appealed to the public for their support. On the occasion, local elder Ajab Khan gave a firm response and raised a key question: “Where exactly is jihad
Heavy rain lashes northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
SWAT: Heavy rain lashed several districts of northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, triggering urban flooding, landslides, and disruption to daily life. According to the Met Office, intense showers were recorded in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Swat, Dir, and Chitral. Low-lying areas in these districts reported waterlogging, while mountainous regions faced
Samsung gears up for return to premium audio market
Samsung is reportedly preparing to re-enter the premium over-ear wireless headphone market, with its upcoming device expected to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s WH-1000X series. The development could mark Samsung’s return to the premium headphone segment more than a decade after it last launched a comparable product. Reports
Fake notification on extension of KP summer holidays circulates online
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department has dismissed as fake a notification circulating on social media claiming that summer vacations in the province have been extended. The department said the document being shared online was completely baseless and urged students, parents and educational institutions not to rely
PTI MNA walks back controversial remarks about Allama Iqbal
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Maulana Naseem Ali Shah has setback from his controversial remarks about national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, describing his earlier comments as a slip of the tongue. In a clarification issued on Sunday, MNA Shah said he was a Pakistani who loved his country and that
Trump welcomes Makkah defence pact, congratulates Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Makkah mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, congratulating the leadership of the three countries on the agreement. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he was pleased to see Saudi Arabia, Turkiye
Goods transporters postpone nationwide strike
Goods transporters on Sunday announced a 40-day postponement of their nationwide strike following talks with Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi and representatives of the provincial government. The strike, which had continued for nine days, had brought goods transport operations across the country to a halt. Transporters said the decision to suspend
Two killed in separate shooting incidents in Haripur
HARIPUR: Two people, including a health department employee, were killed in separate shooting incidents in Haripur, police said on Sunday. In the first incident, a woman was allegedly shot dead by her brother following a domestic dispute in the Phullar area within the jurisdiction of Beer police station. Police said
Motorcycle, three-wheeler sales rise 38pc in July
Sales of motorcycles and three-wheelers recorded a significant increase of more than 38 per cent in July 2026, the first month of the new fiscal year. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), a total of 172,416 motorcycles and three-wheelers were sold in July, compared with
