Petrol Pumps Across Pakistan to Shut on August 15 After Talks with Govt Fail
ISLAMABAD: Petrol pumps across Pakistan are set to close on Saturday, August 15, after negotiations between petroleum dealers and the government failed to resolve key issues, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) said. The association confirmed that it would proceed with its planned nationwide strike after talks with the Petroleum
72 KP Hospitals Set for Outsourcing as Health Budget Rises 22%
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government plans to hand over the management of 72 hospitals of the province through a healthcare reform programme, Health Minister Khaliq-ur-Rehman said. He informed that the provincial government has increased the health sector budget by 22 percent. According to the minister, the government is adopting
KP Board Exams 2026: SSC 2nd Annual Exams to Begin October 7
PESHAWAR: Educational boards across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have begun announcing schedules for the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 2nd Annual Examinations for Class 9 and Class 10 students. According to official notifications issued by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Malakand and BISE Kohat, the examinations are scheduled
Tarbela Dam Hits Maximum Capacity After Heavy Monsoon Rains
SWABI: Tarbela Dam has reached its maximum water storage level following increased inflows caused by monsoon rains and floodwaters from upper districts, according to dam authorities. The water level at Tarbela Dam stood at 1,550 feet on Wednesday, reaching the dam’s maximum conservation level and leaving no further storage capacity
Mitchell Starc Makes History as Test Cricket’s Most Successful Left-Arm Bowler
SYDNEY: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket history after surpassing Sri Lankan spin legend Rangana Herath. Starc achieved the milestone during Australia’s first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, taking the wicket of Shadman Islam. The wicket of Shadman made the tally
Peshawar Passenger Fares Increased After Diesel Price Hike
PESHAWAR: Passenger transport fares in Peshawar have been revised following a continued increase in diesel prices with the new rates taking effect from August 12. The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a notification setting revised fares for passengers travelling on various routes across the city. According to the authority,
Locals Stand with Security Forces After Upper Dir Checkpost Attack
UPPER DIR: Residents of Upper Dir’s Nihag Dara area reportedly rallied behind police and security forces following an attack on the Bando Police Checkpost, according to local sources. Shortly after the attack, announcements were made from local mosques urging residents to come out and assist police and security personnel. A
Tragic TikTok Mishap Claims Life of 28-Year-Old Woman Biker
RAWALPINDI: A 28-year-old woman biker and social media content creator, Komal Jan, died after falling into the Soan River near Soan Bridge, Rawalpindi while reportedly filming a TikTok video, police said. Rescue teams recovered her body after several hours of search operations and shifted it to a hospital. According to
Gold Prices Slide After Seven Days of Gains
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Thursday after recording strong gains over the past several days, while international gold prices also declined. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs 3,500 per tola, bringing the price to Rs 460,436.
Decision made to investigate tax-exempted factories in KP
PESHAWAR: Committees have been formed to investigate factories in merged tribal districts being exempted from taxes, and Grade 20 officers have been included in the audit process to fix responsibility in this regard. It has been decided to investigate factories importing raw materials in the tax-exempt merged tribal areas and
