Major LPG Price Increase Announced for October—Check New Cylinder Rate
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for October. According to a notification issued by OGRA, the price of LPG has been increased by Rs20.68 per kilogram. Following the increase, the price of an 11.8-kilogram domestic
Terrorist Involved in Targeted Killing of Maulana Idrees Killed in Khyber Operation
PESHAWAR: A terrorist allegedly involved in the targeted killing of religious scholar Maulana Idrees has been killed during a joint operation by police and law enforcement agencies in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a statement issued by police, the operation resulted in an exchange of fire in which
Petrol, Diesel Prices Reduced as Government Issues Notification
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for Thursday, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division). The revised prices will take effect from October 1, 2026, following the latest review conducted under the government’s petroleum
PMDC Approves 1,400 New Seats in Public Medical, Dental Colleges
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has approved around 1,400 additional seats in public-sector medical and dental colleges across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Islamabad. The council said the allocation was made in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework governing medical and dental education in the
Jackie Chan Death Rumour Debunked as Fake Image Goes Viral
ISLAMABAD: A death rumour involving legendary action star Jackie Chan has gone viral on social media, but the claim has been found to be based on a fake image. A black-and-white image circulating online features Jackie Chan’s name alongside the years “1954–2026,” giving the impression that the 72-year-old actor had
Selfie Rush Turns Chaotic as Babar Azam Throws Fan’s Phone
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was surrounded by spectators during a President’s Trophy Grade-I match at Diamond Ground in Islamabad, where a large number of fans entered the ground and attempted to take selfies with the star batter. According to reports, several spectators gathered around Babar Azam as he
Imported Car Buyers Beware: Govt Imposes New Ownership Condition
LAHORE: Buyers of imported vehicles in Punjab will now have to wait one year before transferring ownership of a newly registered imported vehicle to another person under a new policy introduced by the Excise Department. According to details, the new policy prohibits the immediate transfer of ownership of an imported
NADRA Announces New Job Opportunity for Assistant Director Position
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a new job opportunity for qualified professionals, inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director in its Governance, Risk Management and Compliance department. According to NADRA, interested candidates can apply online through the authority’s official career portal. The selected professional
Consultations on Governor’s Rule in KP Complete as PPP Gives Green Signal, Senior Journalist Claims
PESHAWAR: Senior journalist Tariq Afaq has claimed that high-level consultations on the possible imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been completed, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) also reportedly giving its “green signal” to the move. According to Afaq, a charge sheet against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail
AWKUM Announces Interviews for MPhil Pakistan Studies Candidates
MARDAN: Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has announced the interview schedule for candidates who applied for admission to the MPhil Pakistan Studies programme and successfully qualified the GAT/ATS test. According to a notification issued by the Department of Pakistan Studies on September 30, 2026, eligible candidates are required to
