ANP KP Cabinet to Meet on August 18
PESHAWAR: The Awami National Party (ANP) has summoned a meeting of its provincial cabinet on August 18 at Bacha Khan Markaz, the party’s central headquater in Peshawar. According to a party announcement, the meeting will begin at 11am and will be chaired by ANP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Mian Iftikhar Hussain.
Serene Air Shuts Down Operations — Details Inside
ISLAMABAD: Serene Air has decided to wind up its operations and business setup in Pakistan, including its city and airport offices across the country, according to aviation sources. Sources said the airline’s Chinese chief executive officer visited Pakistan last month and held meetings with senior officials of relevant institutions. During
Pakistan’s Car Sales Surge in July — Here’s Why
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s automobile market has started the new fiscal year on a strong note as car sales jumped by 141.28% in July 2026 compared with the same month last year. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), a total of 17,216 cars were sold in July,
Female TikToker Killed in Taxila Shooting
TAXILA: A popular TikToker Shamsu, also known as Ayesha Gilamana, was killed in a shooting in Taxila on Saturday, while her 15-year-old sister sustained injuries in the incident. According to police and media reports, Shamsu was travelling towards Rawalpindi with her younger sister when a motorcycle-riding attacker allegedly stopped their
Pakistan to Honour Its Digital Stars — Details Here
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing to recognise its growing community of social media influencers and content creators with the country’s first-ever Pakistan Influencer Awards (PIA) in November. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 7 and will recognise creators in more than 30 categories, ranging from entertainment and lifestyle to fashion,
Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged Until Aug 17
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to keep petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged until August 17. The Petroleum Division said on Saturday that there would be no change in fuel prices over the weekend. A fresh review is expected on August 18. According to a Petroleum Division spokesperson, the
KP Rejects Rs6.4bn Federal Deduction Plan
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has rejected a federal proposal to deduct Rs6.4 billion at source from the province’s July financial transfers, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Saturday. The chief minister said the federal Ministry of Finance had proposed the deduction on August 5, but the provincial government neither
Field Marshal Asim Munir Hosts Reception in Honour of Pakistan Army Veterans
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. The COAS and CDF paid rich tribute to the invaluable contributions
2.6 Million Children Out of School: What’s KP Next Move?
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to conduct a province-wide door-to-door survey to identify out-of-school children and bring them back into the education system. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, bringing together the Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Local
Riyadh Air Starts Direct Flights to Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Saudi carrier Riyadh Air officially commenced its operations in Pakistan with the arrival of its inaugural flight, RX-660, from Riyadh at Islamabad International Airport. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the inaugural flight arrived with 69 passengers, according to the PAA. A ceremony was subsequently held at the
