Flour prices surge in Swat as 20kg bag reaches Rs3,300
SWAT: Flour prices have continued to rise in Swat, causing growing difficulties for consumers, with the price of a 20kg bag reaching Rs3,300 and a 50kg bag selling for as much as Rs8,000. Residents and consumer groups attribute the price hike to the continued disruption in wheat supplies from Punjab
Electric bike, Rs10,000 on offer, Here’s how to apply
LAHORE: Beneficiaries of the Punjab government’s welfare programme ‘Maryam Ko Batain’ can receive financial assistance of up to Rs10,000 and other support services without leaving their homes. The programme, introduced under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s welfare initiatives, aims to provide assistance to people from different sections of society. Support
NDMA flags flood risk in KP, other parts of country
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of a possible increase in water flows in major rivers and streams across the country with low to moderate flooding likely in several areas. According to a detailed assessment issued by the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), low-level flooding is currently
Hajj 2027: New Payment System Finalized for Pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: The procedure for receiving Hajj 2027 applications and collecting pilgrimage expenses has been finalized, with applications under the government scheme expected to open in the third week of August, according to sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Under the finalized mechanism, pilgrims will be able to pay their
PTA Launches New Portal to Compare Mobile Packages
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a new online portal to help mobile users compare call, SMS and internet packages offered by different telecom operators on a single platform. According to the PTA, the portal has been added to the Consumer Awareness section of its website and allows
Over 140,000 Undocumented Afghans Sent Back to Afghanistan
LAHORE: The repatriation drive against undocumented Afghan nationals continues across Punjab, with more than 140,000 Afghan citizens sent back to Afghanistan so far, according to the Punjab Home Department. The department’s Foreign National Security Cell has been conducting operations against undocumented foreign nationals in different parts of the province, including
Trump Ready for Iran Deal Even Without Nuclear Pact: WSJ
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to reach an agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict even without securing a new nuclear deal, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported that Trump has been eager to reach an understanding with Tehran and has told senior
Major ChatGPT Update Announced for Free Users
ISLAMABAD: OpenAI has announced major updates for ChatGPT users, including expanded access to GPT-5.6 Luna for Free and Go users and unlimited everyday text chats. According to OpenAI, GPT-5.6 Luna will become the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5 Instant for everyday conversations. The company said the
Shafi Jan: Fake Notification Cannot Change Ghazi’s Status
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan has rejected reports and social media claims suggesting that Tehsil Ghazi is being included in the federal territory, describing the campaign as baseless propaganda stemming from a fake notification. In a statement, Shafi Jan said spreading fake news and
Muhammad Zubair Clinches Tekken 8 World Cup Title for Pakistan
PARIS: Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair has won the Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2026, securing a major international esports title for the country. Zubair produced a dominant performance in the grand final, defeating South Korea’s High Low 5-0 to claim the championship. Zubair competed with his preferred character, Dragunov, while High
