Reports of suicide attempts deepen families concerns over US Abraham Lincoln’s prolonged deployment
Reports that sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted to jump overboard have intensified concerns over the mental health and living conditions of the carrier’s roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, as its deployment has stretched into a ninth month amid the US’s ongoing violations targeting Iran. On Tuesday, The Navy
Funeral Prayers of Army Soldier Rehman Ali Shaheed Offered in Swabi
SWABI: The funeral prayers of young soldier Rehman Ali, son of Gohar, a resident of Naranji village in Razar Tehsil, Swabi, were offered in his native village. According to military sources, Soldier Rehman Ali was serving as a driver in Balochistan, where he embraced martyrdom in a bomb blast while
Kerosene becomes slightly cheaper as govt announces new price
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the price of kerosene oil by 41 paisa per litre, bringing it down from Rs289.68 to Rs289.27 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the revised price will remain effective for the prescribed period. The Finance
KP health dept orders action against employees misusing official residences
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has ordered action against employees living in government residences who are allegedly receiving house rent and conveyance allowances while also using electricity supplied through hospital meters. According to a letter issued by the department’s Section Officer (Budget), several employees have been identified as receiving
Peshawar safe city cameras detect 12.7m traffic violations since launch
PESHAWAR: The Safe City Peshawar project has detected around 12.7 million traffic violations through its surveillance cameras since its establishment, officials said, as authorities consider launching an e-challan system. A delegation of officers undergoing the Mid-Career Management Course visited the Safe City Project’s Command and Control Centre in Peshawar and
YouTube tightens monetisation requirements for new content creators
YouTube has announced stricter eligibility requirements for new content creators seeking to join its Partner Programme and earn revenue from their content. According to US technology website TechCrunch, the new policy will take effect on February 1, 2027, requiring new creators to accumulate 8,000 hours of eligible watch time over
Only 102 candidates pass test for 141 veterinary assistant posts in KP
PESHAWAR: More than 3,000 candidates appeared in a test for 141 Veterinary Assistant posts, but only 102 managed to secure the required 50 per cent marks, leaving the number of successful candidates short of the available vacancies. The Livestock Department has reportedly started considering a proposal to lower the minimum
PTA blocks over 1.54 million URLs across various content categories
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 1.065 million URLs containing or linked to obscene content on social media platforms, according to official documents. The documents show that 563 URLs related to obscene content are currently under review, while 9,528 have been rejected. More than 1.065 million
How much will government employees GP fund be? notification issued
The Punjab government has issued a notification regarding the General Provident Fund (GP Fund) of regular government employees, setting the profit rate on GP Fund balances at 12.05 per cent for the financial year 2025-26. The GP Fund is a mandatory monthly deduction from the salaries of government employees, which
NADRA introduces ATM-style machines for easier access to services
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced self-service kiosks to make access to basic identity-related services easier and more convenient for citizens. The new machines, which resemble ATMs, allow citizens to access several NADRA services without having to wait in long queues or visit a service counter. These
