PDMA issues alert as KP rain death toll rises to 22
PESHAWAR: At least 22 people have died and 23 others have been injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since July 19 due to heavy rains and flash floods, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on Thursday. According to PDMA, the fatalities include 9 men, 10 children and 3 women. Among the
Session Judge Abdul Hakim Kakar martyred in Mastung Highway attack
QUETTA: Session Judge Abdul Hakim Kakar was martyred along with his gunman, when miscreants opened fire on their car over national highway in Mastung district on Thursday. According to police sources, Additional Session Judge Tariq Lashari and two other individuals were seriously injured in the attack. The bodies and the
KP govt approves 7% hike in pension for provincial pensioners
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a 7% hike in pensions for all provincial retired employees, providing relief to thousands of pensioners across the province. According to a notification issued by the KP government and reported by ARY News, the increase will be calculated on the net pension drawn as
8-Months investigation: ‘The News’ caught ‘Foreign’ Network trying to recruit Pakistani journalist
ISLAMABAD: An eight-month investigation by The News Investigation Cell has documented an alleged attempt by a network to recruit this correspondent to publish externally prepared political articles and provide access to unpublished information in return for long-term financial incentives and future guarantees. The investigation documented the operation through WhatsApp and
Administrative crisis in KP advocate General office as four law officers resign
PESHAWAR:(Kamran Ali Shah) An administrative crisis in the Advocate General’s Office of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has deepened after four law officers, including an Additional Advocate General, resigned from their posts citing alleged organizational interference and political pressure. According to sources, Additional Advocate General Muhammad Inam Yousafzai and Assistant Advocate Generals Khanzeb,
Who will meet with Imran Khan today?
The meeting with the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is scheduled for today in Adiala Jail, for which the party has sent a list of six leaders to the jail authorities. According to PTI sources, the party’s focal person Owais Younis Chaudhry has sent the names of the leaders to
Gross human rights violation, torture reported against peaceful protesters in India
The violent protest against Modi government in New Delhi spread to other cities as major human rights violation reported against peaceful protesters, where sate used heavy baton charge and torture against peaceful protesters. According to media reports, the Cockroach Janata Party’s demand for accountability from the Indian government over irregularities
PMD forecasts more rain in KP
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and parts of northern Pakistan are experiencing monsoon rains and thunderstorms today, with the weather department forecasting continued wet conditions over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast, KP will see isolated thunderstorms late in the day with temperatures ranging between 33°C and 25°C. Early
Afghanistan announces new captains for Test and ODI teams
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has made a significant change in the leadership of the national team and has appointed middle-order batsman Rahmat Shah as the new captain of the Test and ODI teams, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. According to a statement issued by
Grapes may help improve joint health, study suggests
Regular consumption of grapes may help improve joint health and reduce the risk of joint-related problems, according to a new analysis by Chinese researchers. Joint pain affects millions of people worldwide and is particularly common among older adults. Researchers say a naturally occurring compound found in grapes and berries may
