Govt Employees’ Pension System Changes as New Scheme Takes Effect
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has begun implementing a new pension system for government employees under the Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme 2024. The rules for the scheme have been issued, officially moving the Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme 2024 into its operational phase. The federal government has directed all ministries,
Aqib Javed’s Daughter Gets Married in UK, Wedding Photos Go Viral
LONDON: The daughter of former Pakistan international cricketer and current national team head coach Aqib Javed, Uqba Aqib, has tied the knot in the United Kingdom. Aqib Javed’s wife, poet and author Farzana Aqib shared photographs from the wedding on social media, showing the bride in a white sleeveless outfit
DC Announces Closure of Five Islamabad Hiking Trails
ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad has announced the closure of five hiking trails to the general public on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The closure will apply to Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, and the trail located behind Saidpur Village of Islamabad. The district administration has advised
Peshawar: Woman Allegedly Throws Acid at Man Over Marriage Refusal
PESHAWAR: A woman allegedly threw acid at a man after he refused to marry her in Peshawar’s Chamkani area, police said. According to local news outlet reports, police confirmed that the incident left the young man with burn injuries. He was taken to a hospital for immediate medical treatment. The
DI Khan Board Reverses Student’s 3rd Position Days After Award Ceremony
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Dera Ismail Khan has withdrawn a student’s third position in the 2026 Matric annual examinations after initially declaring her a position holder and presenting her with an award at an official ceremony. According to details, the board initially announced
Big Boost for Babar Azam in Latest ICC Rankings
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest Test and ODI player rankings, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam making a strong return to the Test batting top 10. Babar climbed five places in the latest Test batting rankings to reclaim a spot among the world’s top 10 Test
US, Iran Agree to Extend Ceasefire Under Islamabad Agreement: Turkish Media
ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran have agreed to extend their 60-day ceasefire under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, according to Turkish media reports. The current ceasefire is due to reach its deadline on August 17. The reported extension is aimed at providing additional time for negotiations between Washington and
Gold Price Hits New High After Another Big Jump in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in both local and international markets on Wednesday, marking the seventh consecutive day of gains. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs 4,200 per tola, taking the price to Rs 463,936 per tola. The price
Russia releases US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in Jail
WASHINGTON: Former US Marine Robert Gilman, who had been imprisoned in Russia for 4 years, has been released and has arrived in the United States. According to US media, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pardon Gilman and he was released on humanitarian grounds due to health issues. US President
Sorab: 18 Militants, 3 Civilians Killed After IED Vehicle Blast, ISPR Says
QUETTA: Eighteen militants affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in separate incidents in Balochistan’s Sorab district after an explosives-laden vehicle detonated prematurely, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the military’s media wing, militants were preparing an explosives-laden vehicle on the morning of August 12, 2026, when it
