PEMRA approaches council of Islamic ideology over sensitive Geo News documentary
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Council of Complaints, Lahore, has decided to seek guidance from the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) regarding the case involving Geo News Muharram transmission, in which sacred personalities were depicted visually. The decision was taken during the Council of Complaints meeting held in
Heavy rains, flash floods kill six, injure 19 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: PDMA
PESHAWAR: At least six people have been killed and 19 others injured after heavy rains, strong winds, and flash floods triggered widespread destruction across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The PDMA said the deceased include two men, one woman, and three children,
Rs 20 Million Scandal: Financial Irregularities Exposed in TMA Miranshah
Shakirullah Wazir MIRANSHAH: Allegations of large-scale financial irregularities have surfaced in the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Miranshah, where officials are accused of embezzling more than Rs 20 million from government funds within a short span of two to three days. According to reliable sources, the Tehsil Municipal Officer (TMO) allegedly
How to Create a Username on WhatsApp’s Latest Privacy Feature
ISLAMABAD: WhatsApp has launched a new privacy-based feature which will enable users to create a unique username, thus helping users to interact with new people without disclosing their mobile phone numbers. This upgrade from the company is aimed at enhancing the privacy of its users by providing them with another
Earthquake Jolts KP and Islamabad, Sparks Panic in Multiple Cities
Kashif Aziz ISLAMABAD: Tremors from an earthquake were felt across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and parts of Islamabad on Wednesday, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices in fear. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located in
Big Relief for Car Buyers as Govt Reduces Duty on Imported Used Cars
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the additional regulatory duty on commercially imported used vehicles from 40% to 30%, as part of a broader plan to gradually ease import restrictions and promote competition in Pakistan’s automobile market. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued an official notification confirming that the
15 Injured as Passenger Coach Plunges into Ravine in Orakzai
Manzoor Khan ORAKZAI: At least 15 passengers were injured after a passenger coach veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in the Hundera Mor area of Uthman Khel in Orakzai district, police said. According to police, the accident occurred after the vehicle’s brakes reportedly failed, causing the coach
Six Dead, Three Missing After Tourist Boat Capsizes at Saifullah Lake in Kalam
Ikram Siddique KALAM: At least Six people have died and three others remain missing after a boat carrying members of a family capsized at Saifullah Lake in Kalam, local authorities said. According to initial reports, nine members of the same family were on board when the boat overturned. Officials said
Abrar Ahmed Overtakes India’s Varun Chakravarthy in ICC Rankings
ISLAMABAD: Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has climbed to second place in the latest ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings, according to figures released by the International Cricket Council. Abrar moved up one spot after overtaking India’s Varun Chakravarthy, securing 736 rating points. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is still leading the bowling ranking with
DG Passports Randhawa Announces Nationwide Cashless System in Passport Offices
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has fully activated a cashless transaction system across all passport offices in the country, marking a major shift toward digital payment services in public sector operations. According to the Directorate General of Passports and Immigration, the nationwide rollout of digital payments has been completed successfully, allowing citizens to
