Mother, two TikToker girls lose lives in tragic incident in KP district
MALAKAND (Hamd Nawaz): Two TikTokers (Social Media Influencers), including their mother, were reportedly shot dead by the girl’s uncle over an honour-related issue in the Dargai area of district Malakand on Sunday night. A tragic shooting incident occurred in the Qaldara Adda area of Tehsil Dargai, Malakand, resulting in the
KP govt orders complete shutdown of mining operations during rains
PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday imposed a ban on mining work during the rains, citing potential risk of mine collapses due to poor mining conditions and climate effects. The KP government issued a notification in this regard, announcing the closure of coal and other mines across
PM expresses concern after 3 Pakistani nationals injured in UAE port incident
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep concern over an incident at the Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, where falling debris from an intercepted projectile injured four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on the social media platform X, the premier confirmed that
Free transit triggering a sharp rise in commuter turnout
ISLAMABAD: Metro bus stations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed heavy crowds at the start of the week following the introduction of free travel for a month, a move aimed at easing the impact of recent increases in petroleum prices. Passengers formed long queues at multiple stations, with several lines reportedly
Pakistan proposes framework for Iran-US ceasefire, Reuters reports
According to Reuters, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, remained in continuous contact overnight with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to advance negotiations. Iran and the United States have received a proposal aimed at ending hostilities, which could come
Latest gold prices in Pakistan today
Gold and silver prices fell in the international market on Monday, with the decline expected to impact domestic rates as well. According to market data, gold slipped by 0.49 per cent to $4,654 per ounce, while silver dropped 1.20pc to $72 per ounce. Market experts noted that the president’s strong
Anti-polio drive to cover over 45M children across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will conduct its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2026 from April 13 to 19, aiming to vaccinate more than 45 million children across the country, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre. Officials said children will also receive supplementary Vitamin A doses during the campaign to help strengthen
Rain, snowfall likely as NDMA issues nationwide alert
Thunderstorms and snowfall are likely in different parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours, on which the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDMA) has also issued an alert. According to the NDMA spokesperson, snowfall is expected in the upper and mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir
Senior US politicians label Trump ‘Crazy’ over Iran remarks, call for his removal
WASHINGTON: Senior US politicians have condemned President Donald Trump’s unethical remarks against Iran, with some calling for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment. According to foreign media reports, some politicians in the US have described President Trump as psychologically incapable and have asked Congress to act immediately. Senator
NADRA simplifies visa application and biometric verification with new App update
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched the new and upgraded version of the Pak ID Mobile App, making the visa application and biometric verification process much easier. As per a press release issued by NADRA and a video on the subject, this new version of the
