Heavy rains, thunderstorms hit Islamabad and KP as Monsoon intensifies
ISLAMABAD: A fresh and intense spell of monsoon rains continued to lash Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department warning of urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal entered upper and
Six abducted Police personnel of Hango Check post attack recovered, says Police
HANGU: Six police personnel who went missing following an attack on the Khazina Banda checkpoint in Hangu have been safely recovered, police confirmed on Thursday. According to police officials, the personnel were taken into custody by the attackers during the assault on the Khazina Banda checkpoint. Officials said the six
MG launches new vehicle in Pakistan: Here’s the price
KARACHI: MG Pakistan has officially launched the second-generation MG ZS in the country following a week-long social media campaign, introducing the compact SUV with hybrid powertrain options for the first time in the local market. The new MG ZS is available in three variants Vibe, Hybrid plus Excite, and Hybrid
Applications open for PhD scholarships at top 100 US universities
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications from Pakistani students for PhD scholarships at the top 100 universities in the United States under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Programme for the 2027 academic intake. The scholarship programme aims to provide talented Pakistani students with opportunities to pursue advanced research
Govt raises kerosene price by Rs1.77 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs1.77 per litre, following the latest revision in petroleum product prices. According to an official notification, the new price of kerosene has been set at Rs306.44 per litre, with the increase taking effect immediately. The latest adjustment means
Consumers can now purchase iPhones, Apple devices more easily
Apple has introduced a new financing programme that allows customers to purchase iPhones and other Apple devices through affordable monthly instalments, replacing its previous iPhone Upgrade Program and iPhone Payments plan. The new Apple Upgrade Plan, launched in partnership with financial services provider Klarna, enables eligible customers to finance a
Heavy monsoon rains trigger widespread destruction across Pakistan: NDMA
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released its latest assessment of the devastation caused by ongoing monsoon rains across Pakistan, reporting that the nationwide death toll has climbed to 121, with 381 people injured since June 26. According to the NDMA, eight more people lost their lives and
ICC announces host cities for 2027 cricket world cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the 12 host venues for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament will mark the return of the Men’s World Cup to Africa for the first time in 24
Private schools demand resumption of academic activities from August 3
A representative body of private schools has urged the Punjab government to allow educational institutions to reopen on August 3, 2026, instead of the scheduled August 24, arguing that an earlier start would help minimize students’ academic losses. The demand was made during a meeting of the Private School Solutions
Pensioners Get Big Relief: Government Issues Notification for 7% Increase
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a 7 percent increase in the baseline pension of all civilian pensioners, civilians receiving pensions from defence estimates, retired armed forces personnel and civil armed forces pensioners. According to an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, the increase will take effect from
