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
KP to Provide Free Legal Aid to Poor Prisoners
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has set up Legal Aid Desk Committees across the province to provide free legal assistance to poor and women prisoners facing criminal cases in different jails. Director General Prosecution Rafiq Mohmand, while talking to media persons, said the committees started working last month. Their main responsibility
UAE Resumes Visit Visas for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed issuing visit visas to Pakistani citizens through registered travel agents, bringing relief after months of uncertainty. According to travel industry representatives and UAE embassy officials, this latest development would make it easier for Pakistanis to travel to one of their most popular
Six Labourers Hurt in Peshawar Wall Collapse
PESHAWAR: As many as six labourers were injured after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed in the suburb of the provincial metropolis on Sunday morning. All the injured were working in the under-construction building at Shah Alam Shakarpura, when suddenly a wall collapsed. According to Rescue 1122, emergency teams,
Younis Khan Opens Academy for Young Cricketers
PESHAWAR: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has launched a new cricket academy aimed at providing aspiring young cricketers with professional coaching, modern training facilities, and opportunities to develop their skills for the highest levels of the game. ‘Younis Khan Cricket Academy’ was launched at KHA Legend Arena in Karachi. Speaking
Polling Underway in Second Phase of AJK Elections
MUZAFFARABAD: Amid tight security arrangements, polling is underway in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections. In the second phase, voters are casting their ballots in 21 constituencies, including 12 seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees. According to the report, voting began in the morning and
110 more Pakistani students return from Afghanistan; 592 cargo vehicles return
PESHAWAR: Another 110 Pakistani students stranded in Afghanistan due to prolonged Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions have returned home through the Torkham border crossing, while 592 Pakistani cargo vehicles were also allowed to re-enter Pakistan. According to border security sources, the repatriation follows the return of 70 Pakistani students about a month
US introduces new visa requirement for citizens of 50 countries
WASHINGTON: The United States has decided to make its visa bond programme permanent as part of stricter immigration measures, requiring citizens of certain countries to deposit a bond of up to $20,000 to obtain a US visa. According to international media reports, the new policy will apply to B-1 (business)
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across KP over next 2–5 hours
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by thunderstorms across parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the next two to five hours. According to the Met Office, a weather system affecting the region is likely to bring rain and thunderstorms
Government decides to verify laptop scheme phase II applicants through NADRA
LAHORE: The government has decided to verify students through the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for Phase II of the Laptop Scheme, as authorities continue preparations for the programme’s second round. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Laptop Steering Committee, which also discussed the implementation of
