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
Govt Lowers Petrol, Diesel Prices Marginally
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for a three-day period. According to a notification issued by the regulator, petrol prices have been reduced by Rs 0.12 per litre, while high-speed diesel prices have been cut
Pakistan’s New Province Debate: Here’s What the Constitution Says
ISLAMABAD: Debate over the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has resurfaced after two federal ministers called for the establishment of new administrative units as part of governance reforms. However, under Pakistan’s Constitution, creating a new province or altering the boundaries of an existing one requires a stringent constitutional process
Fact Check: Fake Audio Used to Alter Attaullah Tarar’s Statement in Viral Video
ISLAMABAD: A misleading social media campaign involving an altered video and fabricated audio of Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has been exposed after a fact-check analysis confirmed digital manipulation of the clip. A 93-second video circulated on social media platform X by an account identified as “Major Rajpal,” allegedly
Bad News for Consumers: OGRA Raises LPG Prices, New Rate Announced for August
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has hiked the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs12.89 per kilogram in a notification released on Friday. The new price of LPG will be set at Rs254.32 per kilogram as against the previous price of Rs241.43 per kilogram. As per
Big Update for Students: Govt Schools to Resume Regular Classes from Tomorrow
UPPER DIR: All government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Upper Dir district will reopen from August 1, 2026, after the provincial government withdrew its earlier notification announcing a two-day closure of educational institutions. According to the District Education Officer (DEO) Upper Dir, normal academic activities will resume across all educational institutions
President Zardari Approves Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) for Gen Syed Amir Raza
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on General Syed Amir Raza, Commander National Strategic Command, in recognition of his outstanding services to national defence and strategic capabilities. According to an official announcement, the prestigious military honour will be awarded to General Amir Raza
Peshawar Board Matric Results 2026: Date Announced, Check Details Here
PESHAWAR: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar has announced that the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examinations 2026 will be declared on August 4. According to a statement issued by the board, the results will be uploaded to its official website after 2:00 pm
Fuel Price Surge Triggers Price Hike in 27 Essential Items
ISLAMABAD: Rising petroleum prices continued to put pressure on household budgets with the prices of 27 essential commodities increasing during the past week, according to the latest weekly inflation report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). It was reported that the prices of 27 essential goods increased during
DG ISPR: Terrorists have only two options, surrender to Law or Face Security forces
RAWALPINDI: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday said Afghan nationals were involved in most of the recent suicide attacks carried out in Pakistan, while reaffirming the state’s commitment to eliminating terrorism through sustained military and intelligence-led operations. Addressing a detailed press briefing,
