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,
Merit under Scrutiny after KP Minister Meena Khan Afridi Fails to Grasp AI Briefing
PESHAWAR: An incident involving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi during a student presentation on artificial intelligence has sparked debate on social media and drawn criticism from political opponents. According to reports, the minister was attending an event in Charsadda where a student was giving a
Rescue Officials Confirm 14 Dead, 18 Injured in Kabal Suicide Attack
SWAT: At least 14 people were martyred and 18 others injured in a suicide attack outside the main gate of the Kabal Police Station in Swat on Sunday, according to rescue officials. Rescue authorities confirmed that 14 people lost their lives in the blast, while 18 others sustained injuries. Hospital
Over 100 Pakistani Students Arrive Home via Torkham Border
LANDI KOTAL: As many as 110 Pakistani students studying in various medical colleges and universities in Afghanistan safely returned to Pakistan through the Torkham border, officials said. According to sources, the students had been facing difficulties returning home due to the prevailing situation in Afghanistan, leaving both the students and
$200m Investment under Threat amid Warcha Lease Controversy
ISLAMABAD: The collective bargaining agent (CBA) of the state-owned Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) has warned that Punjab’s cancellation of PMDC’s Warcha rock salt mining lease has created uncertainty for a proposed $200 million foreign investment, threatened thousands of jobs, and risked undermining investor confidence in Pakistan’s mineral sector. The
Restricted CNG Supply Continues in KP, New Schedule Announced
PESHAWAR: CNG supply has been restricted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with authorities introducing a new schedule under which gas will be available at CNG stations for only six hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. According to All Pakistan CNG Association (KP) Chairman Parvez Khan Khattak, CNG stations will receive gas from
OpenAI Hits 1 Billion Users
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI has claimed it surpassed the symbolic milestone of 1 billion active users, less than four years after the launch of its popular chatbot ChatGPT. The company said in a blog post that “Our models now reach more than one billion active users and more than two million
Two Cops Injured in Peshawar Blast
PESHAWAR: At least two policemen were injured and a police mobile van was damaged when it was targeted in a blast here on Sunday. In media talks, CCPO Dr Mian Saeed confirmed the incident and said that two policemen have been injured in the blast. He said that explosive material
PMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Urban Flooding, Landslides
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country over the next 24 hours. It warned of possible urban flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in hilly regions. According to the PMD, rain is expected in parts of
