New Hyundai Elantra Sets Record With 11,094 First-Day Orders
The eighth-generation Hyundai Elantra, sold as the Avante in South Korea, has recorded 11,094 orders on its first day, setting a new record for the nameplate. According to Hyundai figures cited by The Korean Car Blog, the new model surpassed the previous record of 10,058 first-day orders set by the
Curfew to be Imposed in North Waziristan on Sunday
MIRANSHAH: The district administration of North Waziristan has announced a curfew across the district on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in view of the movement of security forces. According to a public notice issued by the administration, security forces’ movement is expected from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday*.
Agriculture department activities crippled in South Waziristan as Office shifts to D.I. Khan
WANA:Agricultural activities in South Waziristan have come to a near standstill after the district agriculture office’s paperwork was shifted to Dera Ismail Khan, while the District Agriculture Officer has not visited the local office for several months. According to ur correspondent, the agriculture office in Wana now exists in name
Lack of Telephone Exchange leaves students in Bara without Internet and landline services
KHYBER: Businessmen and students in Bara, Khyber district, continue to suffer due to the absence of a telephone exchange, leaving them deprived of quality internet and landline telephone services. According to our correspondent Jehanzeb Khan from Khyber, the non-functional telecom infrastructure has severely impacted daily life in the area. Business
Funeral Prayers for PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar’s Mother to be held at 4 PM in Buner
BUNER: Funeral prayers for the mother of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan will be offered at 4 PM today in Buner. According to local sources, strict security arrangements are being made at the Dagar village ground in his ancestral area for the funeral. Authorities have deployed additional personnel to
Galiyat to Host a Major International Event— Details Inside
PESHAWAR: Women University Mardan and Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan will jointly organise the 1st International Conference on Art, Design & Cultural Heritage (IcADCH) from September 19 to 21, 2026, at Khanaspur, Galiyat. As per details, the three-day international conference aims to bring together artists, researchers, academicians, designers and students
KP Faces FBR Objection Over Solar Panel Sales Tax
PESHAWAR: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has strongly objected to the KP government’s failure to include the 18% federal sales tax on solar panels and related equipment in its Market Rate System. In a letter to the KP Finance Secretary, the FBR warned that the omission was causing a
Is Khushdil Shah Leaving Pakistan Cricket? Here’s His Response
PESHAWAR: Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has rejected reports that he is considering leaving international cricket after being out of the national team for an extended period. The 31-year-old, who made his Pakistan debut in November 2019, has played 15 ODIs and 38 T20Is for the country. His most recent appearance
Looking for Work? Canada’s Job Market Has Good News
OTTAWA: There has been an extraordinary increase in employment opportunities in Canada, with the latest report showing the unemployment rate at its lowest level in two years. A foreign news agency report said that the Canadian economy created more new jobs than expected in July, after which the unemployment rate
Applying for Form B? NADRA Shares Important Guidelines
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised parents to check a few important details before applying for their child’s Form B to avoid unnecessary delays. As per NADRA directives, parents can apply for Form B through a NADRA office or the PakID mobile app. Before submitting an
