Amir Muqam visits Saidu Sharif Hospital, vows to defeat terrorism
SWAT:Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam visited Saidu Sharif Hospital to inquire about the health of police officials and civilians injured in the Kabal suicide attack. During the visit, the minister met with the injured and directed the hospital administration to provide all possible medical
Strict security in Place as Peshawar prepares for Chehlum Imam Hussain processions
PESHAWAR: Two major processions will be taken out in Peshawar on Monday to mark Chehlum Imam Hussain (RA), with authorities putting a comprehensive security and traffic plan in place across the city. The first procession will begin at 3:00 PM from Zuljanah Imambargah, Akhwandabad, Mohalla Naujodi, Church Road, inside
Kalam road reopened for all kind of traffic after several hours blockade
KALAM: Kalam Road has been reopened for all kinds of traffic after being closed for several hours. Following the restoration, vehicular movement is now back to normal. Relevant authorities along with the Kalam Hotel Association acted promptly to clear the blockages. Their timely efforts were appreciated by both
Millers seek permit to export surplus sugar
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has appealed the federal government to immediately permit the export of 585,000 tonnes of sugar. They warn that mills may struggle to buy sugarcane from farmers in the upcoming crushing season unless surplus sugar is exported, saying the country would have over
WhatsApp likely to roll out new feature for Android users
ISLAMABAD: WhatsApp is testing a redesigned media viewer for Android that will enable users to respond to photos and videos without leaving full-screen mode, as the messaging platform continues to enhance the app’s user experience. The feature, currently available to a limited group of Android beta testers, was first reported
Kerosene price cut by Rs3.58 per litre after reduction in petrol rates
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday reduced the price of kerosene oil by Rs3.58 per litre, extending relief to consumers days after lowering the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of kerosene has been revised
Egypt launches QR code-based tourist visa system
Egypt has introduced a new QR code-based tourist visa system at Cairo International Airport, allowing eligible visitors to obtain their visas digitally either before departure or upon arrival. The system, which came into effect on August 1, is part of the government’s broader efforts to modernise immigration services, simplify entry
Pakistan’s annual inflation hits 5.1pc in July, led by sharp rise in food prices
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s annual inflation accelerated to 5.1 per cent in July 2026, while consumer prices increased 1.2pc on a month-on-month basis, driven largely by a sharp rise in food, housing and transport costs, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The report showed tomato
Torrential rains, flash floods cause widespread devastation across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains, flash floods and rain-related accidents claimed several lives and left others injured across different parts of Pakistan on Monday, while widespread damage was reported to homes, agricultural land and infrastructure. In Kohat’s Paya Jawaki area, a woman and her two children were swept away by a swollen
Power sector reforms, faulty electricity meters to be replaced within a month
ISLAMABAD: Consumers will now have faulty electricity meters replaced within one month, following a major reduction in the replacement timeline announced by the Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) as part of the government’s ongoing power sector reforms. According to the Power Division, the reforms introduced by the Ministry of Energy
