Big Relief for Homebuyers as Pakistan Approves New National Housing Policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the National Housing Policy 2026, paving the way for measures aimed at promoting affordable and sustainable housing across Pakistan after a gap of nearly 25 years. The previous National Housing Policy was approved in 2001, making the latest policy a major development for the
Rs 1.126 Embezzlement Scandal Rocks KP’s C&W Department, Two Suspects Arrested
PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has arrested a Communications and Works (C&W) Department employee and a contractor in an alleged embezzlement scandal involving billions of rupees in losses to the national exchequer. The suspects identified as C&W employee Ejazul Haq and contractor Muhammad Zubair, were produced
Over 300,000 Pakistanis Leave Pakistan for Overseas Jobs in Six Months
ISLAMABAD: More than 300,000 Pakistanis have left the country for employment abroad during the first six months of 2026, as overseas job opportunities continue to attract workers amid challenging economic conditions. According to official figures, 317,436 Pakistanis have made travel outside their country for employment purposes between January and June,
Banks to Remain Closed for Three Days Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Banks across Pakistan will observe a three-day closure this week as the Independence Day public holiday coincides with the regular weekend break. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Friday, August 14, 2026, in observance of Independence Day, which has been declared a public holiday by
More Details Emerge About Terrorist Killed in Rawalpindi Mall Road Shooting
RAWALPINDI: More details have emerged regarding Muhammad Hussain, who was killed after allegedly being involved in a shooting incident targeting security forces on Mall Road in Rawalpindi. According to sources, evidence gathered during the investigation allegedly indicates that Hussain was an active worker of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Sources further
President Approves High Court Judge Appointments and Confirmations, Including KP
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved summaries for the appointment and confirmation of additional judges in several high courts across the country. According to official details, the president signed summaries for the appointment of 10 additional judges to the Lahore High Court, three additional judges to the Sindh High
NADRA Intensifies Crackdown on Fake, Suspicious CNICs Across KP
PESHAWAR: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has intensified its crackdown on fake and suspicious identity documents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, issuing notices to more than 1,000 additional holders of suspicious Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs). The authority has directed those served notices to appear at their respective NADRA offices
Gold prices increased in local bullion market
The price of gold in the local and international markets has once again recorded a big increase, reaching Rs 459736 per Tola of 24 Karat. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, gold became more expensive by Rs 2,400 per tola in the local market, after which the price became
KP CM meets Mahmood Khan Achakzai: Joint opposition strategy for Long march discussed
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi held a high-level meeting with Leader of the Opposition and Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai at his residence in Islamabad. The meeting focused heavily on the health of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country’s prevailing political and constitutional
Security Forces neutralize attacker on Mall Road Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI — Security forces successfully neutralized an armed assailant on Mall Road, Rawalpindi, after he opened fire on a routine security vehicle earlier today, according to security sources. According to details, a security forces vehicle was on routine patrol along Mall Road when a pedestrian suddenly targeted it with a
