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
Security Forces Shoot Down Afghan Taliban-Linked Drone in Khyber
PESHAWAR: Security sources reported that a small unmanned aerial vehicle was intercepted and brought down in the Mullagori area of Khyber District after it entered Pakistani airspace from across the border. According to security officials, the drone was launched from the Afghan side and was allegedly operated through a proxy
Lightning Strikes in KP Kill 2 Children, Injure Over 20 Students
PESHAWAR: At least two children were killed and more than 20 female students were injured in separate lightning strike incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on Wednesday. In Lower Dir’s Waari area, lightning struck a girls’ religious seminary where around 250 students were present at the time. More than 20 students
Actress Fiza Ali Honoured at UK Parliament for Social Advocacy
LONDON: Renowned actress and host Fiza Ali has been honoured at the British Parliament in recognition of her contributions to raising awareness on women’s rights and social issues. The award was given to her in a ceremony organized by distinguished personalities from different walks of life. The organizers appreciated her
Melting Glaciers: PDMA Warns of Imminent GLOF Threat in KP
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a high alert for the upper districts of the province amid concerns over a possible glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) triggered by rising temperatures and accelerated glacial melt. A spokesperson of PDMA has said that because of increasing temperatures
KP Govt Allocates Rs351 Million for Entertainment, Hospitality Amid Financial Crisis
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s decision to allocate Rs351.1 million for hospitality, entertainment and related official expenses in its latest budget has sparked renewed scrutiny as the province continues to cite severe financial constraints. The allocation comes at a time when the provincial administration has repeatedly highlighted budgetary pressures,
Heatwaves, Floods and Storms: PMD Sounds Weather Alert for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to experience above-normal temperatures, localized heatwaves and an increased risk of flooding during the July-to-September period, according to the latest seasonal outlook issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to PMD, high temperatures are expected in most of the country, especially in Balochistan, Punjab and
Why are roads in UK start melting at 40 degrees Celsius?
After the incidents of roads melting during extreme heat in the UK and other countries of Europe, the question often arises in minds as to why roads are not affected in the same way when the heat often exceeds 45 degrees Celsius in South Asia. According to the opinion of
Further cut in Gold prices in local market, check latest rates here
The price of gold in Pakistan has recorded a major drop of Rs5,200 per tola as the price per Tola reached Rs 419636. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola has dropped by Rs5,200 to Rs419,636, while the price of 10 grams of
KP govt allots four Kanals land for Shamshan Ghat in Dera Ismail Khan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government resolved the longstanding demand of Hindu and Sick communities by allocating four Kanals of government land to establish the Shamshan Ghat cremation ground in Dera Ismail Khan. A handing-over ceremony marking the transfer of land was held at the Secretariat of the Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and
