Why Lahore High Court bars NCCIA from arresting Nooreen Niazi?
The Lahore High Court has restrained the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from arresting Nooreen Niazi, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, in a case registered under the PECA Act. Justice Sardar Akbar Dogar heard the petition filed by Nooreen Niazi and approved her protective bail for a period
Gold prices in Peshawar, check latest updates here
PESHAWAR: Gold prices in Peshawar remained stable on Thursday morning; however, the trader is awaiting the latest rates after changes in the global bullion market. Last night, prices dropped by Rs1,000 to Rs426,436. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs857 to Rs365,600. The price of silver
Israel Emigration Crisis: 82000 leave country amid war and insecurity
TEL AVIV: For the first time in Israel’s history, the number of people leaving the country has exceeded the number of new immigrants, a trend experts say reflects growing insecurity and declining public trust in the government. According to a report by Israel’s National Insurance Institute cited by Channel 12
Rain with thunderstorms expected across KP
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, wind and thundershowers with scattered heavy falls in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. According to PMD, rain-wind and thundershowers are expected in Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, DI Khan, Karak, Tank, Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner,
Bodies of 10 martyred police personnel dispatched to thier native villages
HANGO: Funeral prayers were offered for 10 police officials, including DSP City Diyar Khan, who were martyred in a terrorist attack on the Khazina Banda police check post in Hangu. A large number of civil administration officials, police officers, and citizens attended the funeral prayers. Floral wreaths were laid on
Houthis plan to impose “Tax” on Ships in Bab al-Mandab, says Yemeni Minister
SANAA: Yemen’s Minister of Information Moammar Al-Eryani has revealed that Houthi rebels are trying to establish a taxation system targeting commercial ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. According to the minister, the Houthi group aims to control international maritime routes to generate illegal funding. He stated that this move
Consumers may face fresh increase in electricity tariffs
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face another increase in power bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) took up a request to raise the tariff by Rs1.20 per unit under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for June. The petition, filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency
Major bureaucratic reshuffle announced in Punjab
LAHORE: The Punjab government has carried out a major bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing senior officers to key administrative positions as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve the efficiency of the provincial administration. According to a notification issued by the Punjab chief secretary, senior bureaucrat Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has been
ECC approves steering committee to oversee wheat import mechanism
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Wednesday approved the formation of a steering committee to oversee the country’s wheat import mechanism and assess provincial requirements, according to an official statement. The committee, to be chaired by the deputy prime minister, will evaluate the need for wheat imports and formulate
NADRA introduces doorstep service for elderly, persons with disabilities
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a home-based service to facilitate elderly citizens and persons with disabilities who are unable to visit its registration centres. In a statement, NADRA said eligible applicants can book an appointment and have a NADRA biker visit their residence to complete
