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
2,396 KP police personnel martyred in 25 years, CPO data shows
PESHAWAR: A total of 2,396 police officers and personnel have lost their lives in terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 25 years, with 2025 recording the highest annual death toll since 2002, according to official data released by the Central Police Office (CPO) in Peshawar. The report shows
Security forces foil militant infiltration attempt in Kharan city
According to the Security forces an alleged militant infiltration attempt in Kharan city of Balochistan was foiled successfully after carrying out a swift operation against armed assailants attempting to enter the city. According to official, the militants had allegedly planned to spread fear among residents and disrupt law and order. However,
UAE introduces major limited-time facility
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a temporary waiver of the official tourist visa fee for children under the age of 18 travelling with their parents during the summer holiday season. According to international media reports, the fee exemption will remain in effect from July 15 to September
Met office forecasts torrential rain across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast strong winds, dust storms and thunderstorms with rain across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and several other parts of the country on Sunday, warning of possible landslides in the province’s mountainous areas and flash flooding in streams. According to the PMD, rain accompanied by gusty
Government announces record increase in LNG prices
Pakistan has announced a record increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices for July after purchasing expensive spot cargoes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the LNG sale price has been increased by $6.45 per MMBtu
KP Govt Cuts Universities, Colleges Working Days Amid Fuel Price Hike
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a two-day weekly closure for all public and private universities and colleges across the province as part of measures to reduce the impact of rising petroleum prices. The decision was taken during a provincial cabinet meeting, following which the Higher Education Department issued
Pakistan Defeat South Korea 3-1 in Second Hockey Test
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan defeated South Korea 3-1 in the second Test of the Pakistan-South Korea hockey series here on Saturday. The match took place at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium here. After a closely contested first half, South Korea took the lead in the 30th minute when Son Dain scored a
KP Opposition Urges PTI Govt to Announce Local Government Elections
PESHAWAR: Senior leaders of the Awami National Party (ANP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a joint meeting on Saturday discussed the delayed local government elections, the deteriorating law and order situation in the province and other key political developments. The meeting was held at Bacha Khan
