Major reshuffle in KP Police as senior officers transferred
PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has ordered senior-level appointments and transfers within the provincial police force in the public interest, according to an official notification issued on July 28. The notification states that the transfers take immediate effect. Under the reshuffle, PSP Grade-20 officer Shaukat Abbas
Major Relief for Hajj 2027 Applicants as Passport Rules Relaxed
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced measures to facilitate passport renewal for Pakistani citizens planning to perform Hajj in 2027, allowing applicants to renew their passports before the usual validity period expires. The move was introduced following a request from the ministry, after which passport offices were directed
PPP Mourns Death of Senior Leader Malik Mukhtar Awan
MULTAN: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former federal minister Malik Mukhtar Awan has passed away after a prolonged illness, the party confirmed. A close associate of former prime minister and PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Malik Mukhtar Awan was regarded as one of the party’s veteran leaders and
Govt Increases Petroleum Prices, Notification Issued
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel following a review by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) under the directives of the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division. According to an official notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been
Pakistan in Trouble in 211-Run Chase Against West Indies
Tarouba: Pakistan’s run chase got off to a shaky start after the visitors lost six wickets while pursuing a target of 211 against the West Indies in the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. At lunch on the fourth day, Pakistan were struggling at 28 for 3 after
Security Fears Put Waziristan’s Pine Nut Harvest Under Govt Review
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering restrictions on this year’s pine nut (chilgoza) harvesting season in North and South Waziristan due to growing security concerns and the alleged use of forested areas by militants, according to informed sources. Sources said the proposal is under review following recent security assessments, which indicated
Pakistan Navy Promotes Four Officers to Rear Admiral Rank
ISLAMABAD: Commodore Tasawar Iqbal, Commodore Muhammad Umair, Commodore Shahid Wasif and Commodore Rao Ahmed Imran Anwar of Pakistan Navy have been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral Tasawar Iqbal was commissioned in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1995. The Flag Officer is a graduate of
First Test Thriller: Pakistan Need 211 Runs for Victory After West Indies Collapse
TAROUBA: West Indies have set Pakistan a target of 211 runs to win the opening Test after being bowled out for 181 in their second innings on the fourth day of the match. Mohammad Abbas of Pakistan was the leading bowler of the match for his team with his five-wicket
Global Oil Prices Drop Further, Will Pakistan Consumers Get Relief?
ISLAMABAD: Global crude oil prices continued their downward trend on Tuesday, with both US and UK benchmark prices declining amid market pressure from demand-supply concerns and cautious investor sentiment. Latest market data showed that US crude oil prices fell by 1.61 percent, bringing the price down to around $81 per
PM Shehbaz Orders Expansion of Pakistan’s Strategic Oil Reserves
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to increase Pakistan’s strategic petroleum reserves as part of broader measures aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security. The directive was issued during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy chaired by the prime minister in Islamabad. Federal ministers and senior
