KP Governor pays tribute to great National hero Shaheed Lalak Jan
PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, while paying tribute to the great national hero Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, who was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider, on his martyrdom, said that the unparalleled sacrifices of the martyrs for the defence of the beloved homeland will always be a source of pride for
KP police releases six-months performance report
The IGP was informed that during the last six months, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled major terrorist activities as a result of 2004 intelligence-based operations and arrested 504 terrorists, including 14 high-value terrorists. Similarly, 82 terrorists were killed in encounters with the police, while 294 attacks were launched on
Wana leader expressed concern over growing deforestation
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Former Chairman’s Alliance Wana President Ahmed Wazir has expressed serious concern over the alleged illegal cutting of valuable trees along the Wana Bypass Road in South Waziristan Lower and has demanded immediate intervention from the district administration and the forest department. Ahmed Wazir said that valuable and shady
Widespread rain, thunderstorms expected across Pakistan from July 07
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across several parts of the country on July 7 and 8, as moist currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal combine with an approaching westerly wave. According to the Met Office, scattered rain accompanied
Belgium defeats United States to advance quarterfinal
Belgium defeated the United States 1-4 to advance to the quarterfinals, while the host United States was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Belgium played an aggressive game from the start in the match played in Seattle, USA. The team’s first goal was scored by De Catalari in
How to obtain a juvenile ID card for children under 18: NADRA guide
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has outlined the procedure for obtaining a Juvenile Card for children under the age of 18, allowing parents and legal guardians to apply through NADRA Registration Centres across Pakistan. According to the authority, applicants must first pay the token fee and obtain
Artificial sweeteners may disrupt blood sugar control, new study suggests
Artificial sweeteners, long promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, may have unintended effects on blood sugar regulation, according to a new study that challenges their perceived metabolic benefits. The research suggests that several commonly used artificial sweeteners may interfere with the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar rather than
DRAP announces nationwide Shift to auto-disable syringes to combat HIV, Hepatitis
PESHAWAR: In a major move to curb the spread of HIV, hepatitis and other blood-borne infections, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has announced a nationwide ban on the manufacture, import and general sale of conventional 1cc and 10cc disposable syringes from January 1, 2027. Under the decision, conventional
Applications open for climate leadership internship with Rs60,000 monthly stipend
The Punjab government has launched online applications for Phase II (Batch II) of the CM Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme, offering selected participants a monthly stipend of Rs60,000 for a three-month internship. Organized by the Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department, the programme aims to equip young graduates
National assembly, KP ombudsperson join hands to promote women’s rights, workplace protection
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsperson Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen institutional cooperation aimed at promoting women’s rights, protecting women’s inheritance rights, enhancing women’s participation in the parliamentary process, and ensuring the effective implementation of workplace harassment laws. The agreement focuses
