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
BISP dismisses rumors of programme closure, chairperson terms reports false
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has rejected reports claiming that the country’s flagship social welfare programme is being discontinued, describing the circulating claims as false and misleading. Speaking during an online public interaction BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid clarified that there is no truth to reports suggesting the programme
Good news for Pakistani travelers, US excludes Pakistan from visa bond program
WASHINGTON: The United States has made its visa bond program permanent for citizens of certain countries applying for visitor visas, while Pakistan has been excluded from the list of countries subject to the new requirement. Under the policy, applicants from certain selected nations who apply for a B1 (Business) or
NHA issues urgent travel advisory as heavy rains disrupt traffic
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has issued an urgent travel advisory after severe weather disrupted traffic on key northern highways. According to the NHA, the Babusar Highway has been closed for all types of traffic at Zero Point after flash floods hit the Thak area, making the route unsafe for
Six killed in rain-related incidents, flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: At least six people have lost their lives and six others have been injured in rain-related incidents and flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since July 29, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The fatalities occurred after heavy rains and flash floods caused the collapse of roofs and
PCB issues strict warning to cricketers participating in unapproved leagues
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken notice of the participation of ex-national cricketers in the Asian Legends League held in Zambia and clarified that this league is not approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and action will be taken against the players participating in it as per the
Good news for CSS 2026 candidates as FPSC reveals result date
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has issued an important update regarding the results of the CSS 2026 written examination, bringing clarity for thousands of candidates awaiting the outcome. According to a press release by FPSC, the result of the CSS 2026 written test will be declared during the
Hajj 2027: HBL to Become Sole Bank for Government and Private Scheme Applications
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs is introducing a major administrative change for the Hajj 2027 scheme, with only one bank now expected to handle applications and financial transactions for both the government and private Hajj schemes. According to sources, unlike previous years when 16 banks participated in receiving applications,
Senior ANP Leader and Former MPA Alamgir Khalil Passes Away
PESHAWAR: Senior Awami National Party (ANP) leader and former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Alamgir Khalil has passed away. According to party sources, the funeral prayer of the deceased will be offered on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:00 am in his native village Pawaka (Garhi Abdul Qayum Khan),
KP Govt Orders ‘Negative List’ of Corrupt, Underperforming Officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to compile a “negative list” of corrupt and underperforming government officials as part of efforts to strengthen good governance and improve accountability across public institutions. The decision was taken during the weekly Good Governance Roadmap review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Syed
