Bank of Khyber Upgrades Digital Network with Wateen Telecom
PESHAWAR: To enhance its digital infrastructure through a centralised Wi-Fi solution, Bank of Khyber (BoK) entered into a strategic partnership with Wateen Telecom Limited. The agreement was signed by Rashid Zaman Khan, Chief Information Officer, and Syed Muhammad Jafar, Head of IT Operations, on behalf of Bank of Khyber, while
Chitral-Shandur Road to Be Completed by December 2026
PESHAWAR: The government has set December 2026 for the completion of all four packages of the 153-kilometre Chitral-Booni-Mastuj-Shandur Road. However, to meet the deadline, Rs4.20 billion is needed in the current fiscal year. The road, which links Chitral with Shandur through Pret, Booni, Mastuj and Shaidas, was federalised in May
Xiaomi Launches SkyNomad SUV with Flexible Interior
BEIJING: Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has introduced a new smart electric vehicle series called “Xiaomi Sky Nomad”, marking another major step in the company’s expansion into the electric vehicle market. The new electric SUVs are designed to offer more than battery-powered driving, featuring a range-extending system that can use an
Afghanistan-Trained Graduates Barred from NRE
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has declared that Pakistani citizens with medical or dental degrees from Afghanistan will not be allowed to take the National Registration Examination (NRE) or register to practise in Pakistan. It is compulsory for Pakistani students and graduates pursuing medical and dental education
Pakistan Wins Historic Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW: Fatima Zahra secured Pakistan’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after clinching bronze in the women’s 60kg boxing event following a semi-final defeat to Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. The 22-year-old’s run came to an end on Friday, but her bronze medal marked a landmark achievement as she became Pakistan’s
KP Assembly to Meet on Thursday
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly session has been summoned for August 6, according to an official notification issued by the Assembly Secretariat. According to the notification issued by the Secretariat, it has been sent to the provincial cabinet, MPAs, and other concerned officials for timely participation in the session.
KP LG Polls: ECP Issues Delimitation Schedule
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has accelerated preparations for the holding of local government elections in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has released a schedule for delimitation. According to the announcement, delimitation in Islamabad will begin on August 1 and will be completed by October 13, 2026. In
KP Launches Investigation into Harassment, Administrative Lapses at HMC
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has constituted a three-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations of harassment, administrative misconduct and irregularities at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC). According to an official notification, the inquiry was initiated on the directives of the provincial health secretary following a complaint filed by Charge
Beyond Faster Internet: How 6G Could Turn Phones into Radar Sensors
ISLAMABAD: Researchers developing next-generation 6G mobile networks say the technology could go far beyond faster internet speeds, potentially allowing networks to detect people, objects and movement in their surroundings. However, privacy experts warn that these capabilities could create significant challenges if strong safeguards are not built into the technology from
Quetta Mine Tragedy Sparks Calls for Worker Safety
ALPURI: Youth of Shangla expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of young labourers in the coal mine sewerage incident in Quetta. Addressing the press conference, Youth of Shangla President Muhammad Idris, political and social leader Fazal Mabood, Advocate Manzoor Elahi, Ali-ur-Rehman, and Nawaz Khan called upon the government to
