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
Good News for Consumers as Govt Slashes Petrol and Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices, providing relief to consumers across the country. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy, the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs 4.07 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs 385.86 per
Rs 1,500 Prize Bond Draw Date Announced, Winners to Get Up to Rs 3 Million
ISLAMABAD: The date for the much-awaited draw of the Rs1,500 prize bond has been announced, bringing news for thousands of bondholders hoping to win cash prizes. According to the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), the draws for Rs100 and Rs1,500 prize bonds will be held on August 17, 2026.
KP Auqaf Properties Under NAB Scrutiny Over Alleged Corruption and Irregularities
PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expanded its inquiry into alleged corruption, misuse of authority and irregularities in Auqaf Department properties, seeking computerized land records from all districts of the province. In a letter sent to the Senior Member Board of Revenue, NAB KP stated that an
Good News for Power Consumers? Awais Leghari Shares Important Update
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has said that the government is engaged in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure approval for providing electricity at reduced rates during specific hours. Speaking at a conference on Battery Storage Flexibility 2026 in Islamabad, the energy minister said the
Saudi Arabia Introduces Mandatory Food Voucher for Umrah Pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced a mandatory Nusuk food voucher policy for Umrah pilgrims arriving from Pakistan and three other countries, a move that may increase the overall cost of Umrah packages. According to media reports, the food voucher, which will have an estimated value of 20 Saudi Riyals per
PMS, PCS Officers Raise Concerns Over New PAS Induction Rules
PESHAWAR: The Establishment Division has called an important meeting following strong reservations from Provincial Management Service (PMS) and Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers’ associations over changes in the induction criteria for the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS). The meeting has been fixed for August 4 following the bodies of provincial officers
Social Media Buzz Over New Resistance Movement in Afghanistan
KABUL: A growing opposition movement in Afghanistan has circulated on social media with some users sharing posts alleging increased public dissatisfaction over economic hardships, rising prices and government policies. Several social media campaigns have highlighted concerns among Afghan citizens regarding living conditions and governance, while some posts have suggested that
Field Marshal Asim Munir Visits NDMA, Reviews Flood Risks and Emergency Response Plans
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), visited the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) at the Headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he received a briefing on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and coordinated response
