KP Assembly Approves Amendment Bill Revising Lawmakers’ Privileges and Entitlements
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has approved an amendment bill related to the privileges, powers and entitlements of provincial lawmakers, including changes concerning blue passports, arms licences and penalties related to journalists. The amendment bill was presented in the assembly by ruling party member Ikramullah Ghazi and was passed
Gold Price Alert: Pakistan’s Gold Market Sees Massive Surge
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed another sharp increase on Friday, with the price of one tola of 24-karat gold rising by Rs26,400 over the past three days amid gains in both local and international markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the rate of 24 carat gold has
411 Appointments, Rs400 Million Monthly Burden: Gomal University’s Biggest Hiring Controversy Explained
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The controversy surrounding 411 permanent appointments made at Gomal University during the past year has intensified, with questions being raised over their legal status, financial implications and the procedure followed in the recruitment process. While critics have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter, the university administration
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Trilateral Defense Agreement
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a landmark trilateral pact aimed at strengthening collective security, enhancing military cooperation and promoting regional stability amid a challenging security environment. The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistani
PM Shehbaz Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace
RIYADH: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, arrived at Al-Safa Palace on Friday, where he was warmly received by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. An important bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Saudi Crown Prince is underway at Al-Safa Palace. The
Farmland and house damaged as flash floods wreak havoc in Diamer
DIAMER: Intense monsoon rains last Thursday triggered sudden flash floods in several areas of Diamer district, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland, officials said. According to a situation report released by the Gilgit-Baltistan Rural Support Programme’s District Office Diamer, floodwaters swept through Niat Valley, Thak, Jal, Babusar, Darel
KP records major Gains in Children’s reading and numeracy through ILMpact Programme
PESHAWAR: More than 97,000 children across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have shown significant improvements in reading and numeracy skills under the ILMpact programme, with provincial authorities announcing plans to build on the initiative by integrating its approach into the government’s education system. The results were presented at an event titled “ILMpact Spotlight:
Young man from Abbottabad successfully tests driverless car using internet satellite
ABBOTTABAD: In a remarkable achievement for Pakistan’s tech sector, Ehsan Zafar Abbasi, a young innovator from Abbottabad, has successfully conducted an experiment to operate a driverless car using an internet satellite connection. According to details, Ehsan Zafar Abbasi developed and tested a system that allows a vehicle to be driven
Security forces claimed to have killed 10 terrorists in South Waziristan and DI operations
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: 10 foreign terrorists of Fitna-ul-Hindustan were killed in two separate operations by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the ISPR, operations were carried out in South Waziristan and Dir. An attempt to attack check posts in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan was foiled. According to
Pakistan’s Over-60 age players Cricket Team Departs for World Cup in Canada
Pakistan’s Over-60 cricket team has departed to participate in the Over-60 Cricket World Cup 2026. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Mississauga, Canada from August 9 to 23, 2026, with 14 teams from around the world taking part. The participating nations include Pakistan, Australia, India, South Africa, England,
