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
Women come out on Peshawar streets against rising inflation
PESHAWAR: Women affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) staged protest demonstrations in Peshawar and Swabi on Thursday against rising inflation, increasing prices of essential commodities, and higher electricity, gas and fuel costs, calling on the government to provide immediate relief to the public. In Peshawar, thousands of women and student activists joined
Gold Prices Soar to Record High as Per Tola Rate Crosses Rs449,000
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices surged sharply in both domestic and international bullion markets on Thursday, pushing the price of the precious metal to an all-time high in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs11,300, reaching a record Rs449,236. The
Mardan Board announces matric annual Exam 2026 Results
MARDAN: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Mardan has announced the results of the Matric Annual Examinations 2026, according to which the overall success rate was 85.32 percent. According to the results, the students of Girls Cadet College Mardan dominated the field in the science group and took all
Section 144 Imposed in Swat: Bathing, swimming and boating banned for 60 Days
SWAT: The District Administration has imposed a complete ban on bathing, swimming and boating in the Swat River, canals, drains, local streams and lakes for 60 days under Section 144. District Magistrate Swat, Saleem Jan, issued the order on Wednesday after multiple drowning incidents were reported from different areas of
UN warns of rising child deaths in Afghanistan amid food shortages
KABUL: The World Food Programme has warned that children in Afghanistan are dying at an increasing rate as food shortages crisis deepen in the country due to the closure of the Pak-Afghan border. In a statement released from Kabul, WFP’s Country Director for Afghanistan, John Aylieff, said the situation has
Young cold drink vendor dies as vehicle hit him near marble mine
MOHMAND: Young vendor Ismail, son of Zaleem Khan, died in a tragic traffic accident that occurred in the mines of Ziarat Marble Mountain in Mohmand district. According to local sources, Ismail was selling cold drinks to labourers working in the mines of Ziarat Marble Mountain when he was hit by
MDCAT 2026 postponed as new date announced September 20
ISLAMABAD: The nationwide MDCAT 2026 exam has been postponed by over a month following directives from the Prime Minister. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced Thursday that the test will now be held on September 20, 2026, instead of the previously scheduled August 16, 2026. In an official
Gold price increased in Global market, check updates here
Gold prices in the global market rose for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday. Spot gold prices rose by one percent to $4,285.84 per ounce, the highest level since June 18. In addition, US gold futures were trading at $4,345.80 per ounce, up 0.9 percent. Among other precious metals, spot
IESCO announces sheduled power suspension in parts of Islamabad
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Thursday, August 6, due to development work, annual maintenance, and construction activities on 11KV feeders and 132KV grid stations. According to IESCO, the approved shutdown will affect consumers in three major
