Fatima Sana to Lead Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup, Asian Games
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced 15-member squads for the DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 and the 20th Asian Games women’s cricket event, with captain Fatima Sana returning to lead the side in both tournaments. Fatima missed Pakistan’s recent T20I series against Sri Lanka due to
Rs100 Bond Could Win Rs700,000—Check the Draw Date Here
PESHAWAR: The wait is almost over as prize bond holders get their next chance to win big on Monday, August 17, when the draw for the Rs100 prize bond to takes place at the National Savings Centre in Multan. The National Savings Centre will hold the draw No. 55 for
Early Warning Systems Coming to KP and GB—Here’s Why
PESHAWAR: Pakistan is stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and other climate-related disasters and thats why 286 early warning systems being installed under a $37 million project. The systems are being developed across 24 vulnerable valleys, with 18
KP Moves to Detect Unsafe Drinking Water—Here’s How
PESHAWAR: To improve access to safe drinking water in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a new water-quality monitoring initiative is being implemented across the province with the support of the federal govrnment. Under this new federal government project, water-testing equipment has been installed in laboratories across KP, while nine mobile water-testing laboratories have
Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi Defence Pact
DOHA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Egypt could become the next country to join a newly established mutual defence pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In an interview with a TV channel on Sunday, Erdogan described Cairo’s possible accession as one of several options being considered as
Rs1,500 Bond Could Win Millions—Draw Date Revealed
PESHAWAR: The next draw for the Rs1,500 prize bond will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, giving bondholders another chance to win cash prizes worth millions of rupees. The National Savings Centre Faisalabad will conduct Draw No. 107, with the top prize of Rs3 million going to one lucky
PIA Plans a Major Fleet Upgrade—Dreamliners in the Pipeline
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to add 16 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet as part of a major expansion and upgrade of its operations, officials said. According to details, the first Boeing 787 is expected to be purchased next month as PIA is planning to add 16
KP’s Hidden Heritage Gets Global Recognition—Here’s Why
PESHAWAR: Four historic sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, giving the province’s rich cultural and archaeological heritage a fresh international spotlight. The sites are Sethi House and Gor Kathri in Peshawar, Bhamala in Haripur and Barikot in Swat. Sethi House in Peshawar is
Pension Denied? Constitutional Court Draws a Clear Line
PESHAWAR: The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that denying a retired employee or their family a pension after retirement is against constitutional justice. The court accepted an appeal filed by the widow of a deceased local government employee from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and ordered authorities to immediately release her pension and
284 Foreign Nationals Face Deportation From Pakistan—Here’s Why
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to deport 284 foreign nationals allegedly involved in online fraud incidents. According to media reports, the Ministry of Interior has cancelled the visas of all 284 detained foreigners and issued them one-time exit permits valid for 15 days to leave the country. The foreigners were arrested
