Solar Consumers Get Major Relief as NEPRA Announces New Rules
ISLAMABAD: Solar energy users in Pakistan have received a major relief after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) amended the Solar Regulations 2026, simplifying the approval process for small-scale solar installations. According to a notification issued by NEPRA, consumers installing solar systems with a capacity of up to 25
PCB Bans Hamza Nazar for Two Years Over Misrepresentation in Visa Application
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned domestic cricketer Hamza Nazar for two years and slapped him with a fine of Rs1 million for furnishing wrong and incomplete information during a visa application process. As per a statement released by a PCB spokesman, disciplinary action has been taken against
Bannu Board Matric Results 2026 Announced, Top Achievers Take the Spotlight
BANNU: Students from Lakki Marwat delivered an outstanding performance in the Bannu Board Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examinations 2026, securing several top positions across different categories. The results of the matric examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Bannu were announced during a ceremony held
ANP Expels Former MPA Gul Sahib Khan Khattak from Party
KARAK: The district chapter of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Karak has announced the termination of the basic membership of former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Gul Sahib Khan Khattak. According to a statement issued by ANP Karak District Information Secretary Abdul Rehman Khattak, the former lawmaker was
ISPR: 12 Militants Killed in Security Operations in Balochistan
QUETTA: Twelve militants were killed during two intelligence-based operations conducted by security forces in Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said the operations were carried out in Washuk and Mastung districts as part of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3. According to ISPR,
Major Increase in Transport Allowance Announced for Judicial Officers
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced a significant increase in the transport monetisation allowance for judicial and high court officers from Grade 17 to Grade 22. According to a government notification, the hike in allowances has been sanctioned on the directives of CJ Justice Sarfraz Dogar and after
From Lyari to Oscars: “Mera Lyari” Takes a Step Toward Global Recognition
KARACHI: The Sindh government-produced film “Mera Lyari” has entered the race for consideration at the Academy Awards, a development being viewed as a significant achievement for Pakistan’s film industry. The provincial government expressed hope that if the film secures an official Oscar nomination, it would become a historic milestone in
Babar Azam Enters Record Books After Historic Test Win Against West Indies
PORT OF SPAIN: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has achieved a major milestone after leading the national team to victory over the West Indies in the second Test, becoming the captain with the best overseas win percentage in Test cricket. This win came after an extended period of three years and
Joe Root Era Begins as England Announce Squad for Pakistan Test Series
LONDON: England have announced a 16-member squad for the opening two matches of their three-match Test series against Pakistan with Joe Root set to lead the side as permanent Test captain for the first time following Ben Stokes’ retirement. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named the squad for
Four PHC Judges Unable to Perform Duties Over Pending Permanency Notification
PESHAWAR: Four judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) have been barred from performing judicial duties as the official notification confirming their permanent appointments has not yet been issued. According to sources, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved the appointment of four judges as permanent members of the Peshawar High
