Health experts warn of higher stroke risk during monsoon
ISLAMABAD: Health experts have warned that the monsoon season may increase the risk of stroke among people with underlying health conditions, urging vulnerable individuals to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical care if symptoms develop. Although the rainy season brings relief from intense summer heat, neurologists say sudden changes in
Federal Minister Amir Muqam offers talks to Rawalakot protesters
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam has offered talks to protesters staging a sit-in in Rawalakot, urging them to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing situation. Speaking about the protest, Muqam said not everyone participating in the sit-in should be viewed as a militant or
KP CM launches over Rs2bn development projects in Khyber
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Suhail Afridi visited Khyber district and laid the foundation stones for five development projects worth more than Rs2 billion in Jamrud. The chief minister inaugurated the construction of a Nursing College in Jamrud at an estimated cost of Rs636 million. He also launched a Rs32
Gulf country announces free two-week tourist visa for visitors
Oman has introduced a free 14-day tourist visa for citizens of selected countries under amendments to its foreign residency regulations, a move aimed at facilitating short-term visits and boosting tourism. The changes were introduced through Royal Oman Police Decision No. 109/2026, issued by Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shuraiqi,
Monsoon rains claim 126 lives, leave 404 injured across Pakistan, NDMA
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that 126 people have died and 404 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26. According to the NDMA’s latest situation report, the casualties were recorded between June 26 and
PML-N dominates second phase of AJK assembly elections with nine seats
MUZAFFARABAD: Vote counting continued after polling concluded in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, with unofficial and preliminary results showing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerging as the dominant party. Polling was held for eight constituencies in the Muzaffarabad Division and 12 seats
Authorities warn of fake E-Challan scam, urge public to avoid suspicious links
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a public warning after a new online scam emerged in which fraudsters are targeting residents through fake e-challan alerts sent via SMS and WhatsApp. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the traffic police said scammers are circulating fraudulent messages
How Much Tax was Collected from Public in One Month? FBR Reveals Figures
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exceeded its tax collection target for July, collecting a net revenue of Rs820 billion and achieving 105 percent of its monthly goal, according to official documents. For the first month of the new fiscal year, the tax authority was assigned a target of
KP Worst Hit as Deadly Monsoon Season Leaves Trail of Destruction across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: At least 126 people have lost their lives and 404 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, according to a report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The report, covering the period from June 26
Information Ministry Rejects Al Jazeera’s AJK Election Report as One-Sided
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has criticized Al Jazeera’s coverage of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, alleging that the international broadcaster presented a misleading picture of the electoral process through selective reporting. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry described Al Jazeera’s reporting as one-sided,
