PTI rally may attract thousands of workers in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Thousand of workers started pouring to Peshawar from different parts of the province as preparation are in full swing in the venue where PTI leader and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will address the workers. A protest rally will be held in Peshawar today against the imprisonment of founding chairman
Best bike of Pakistanis CD70 introduces new model
Honda has launched Pakistan’s most popular motorcycle CD 70 in the market with new stickers and graphics, however, the new model has not changed the engine, performance and technical features. According to the company, only external changes have been made to the new CD 70, under which three different sticker
Police constable shot dead in killed in Peshawar firing
PESHAWAR: A police constable was killed in firing by unknown persons within the limits of Khazana police station. According to the police, the deceased official has been identified as Mehran, a resident of Mewara. Police officials say that Constable Mehran was going from home to duty when unknown persons opened
KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi observed Kashmir Exploitation day
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Fesal Karim Kundi observed Kashmir Exploitation Day today to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people. He addressed Kashmir exploitation day rally in Peshawar, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Indian-administered Kashmir. Speaking at the event, the Governor said, “Today we are observing Kashmir Exploitation
Mismanagement: PTV is among 20 biggest loss making public entity
ISLAMABAD: The state broadcaster incurred a net loss of Rs639 million, pushing it into the list of the country’s 20 biggest loss-making public sector entities. According to reliable sources, the federal government has approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs13 billion for Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) to address its financial
Is US-Iran near to 60-days interim deal?
TEHRAN: The United States, Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a 60-day interim agreement to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by US news outlet Axios, citing two regional sources and one US official, Axios reported that the formal announcement could come as
Rain lashes federal capital and parts of KP
ISLAMABAD: The Met Office forecasts scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain throughout the day in Islamabad and Northern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Temperatures will range between a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. Humidity remains very high at 97% in the morning hours, with moderate winds of 14 mph.
Islamabad traffic police issue traffic plan for Aug 5 Youm-e-Istehsal walk
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a special traffic management plan for today, Aug 5, in connection with the Youm-e-Istehsal walk scheduled to take place from D-Chowk to the Foreign Office. According to the traffic advisory, both carriageways from D-Chowk to the Foreign Office will remain closed to all
Customers Paying by Card at Petrol Pumps to Enjoy Discounts
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced new steps to encourage cashless payments at petrol pumps across the country. Under the new policy, all fuel stations will be required to enable Raast QR code payments by January 31, 2027, making digital transactions more accessible nationwide. To reduce the cost
Scholarship opportunity for Pakistani students abroad
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced an undergraduate scholarship opportunity for Pakistani students to pursue Information Technology (IT) studies at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) for the September/October 2026 academic intake. According to the HEC, eligible Pakistani and AJK nationals are encouraged to apply for
