Petrol Up Rs6.39, Diesel Rs7.83 Per Litre
ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products for the second consecutive day, raising the price of petrol by Rs6.39 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs7.83 per litre under the new daily fuel pricing mechanism. According to a notification, revised the prices
GB Notifies 12-Member Cabinet
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan government on Wednesday notified a 12-member cabinet after Governor Syed Mehdi Shah approved the summary sent by Chief Minister Amjad Hussain. According to the notification issued here, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has been allotted eight ministerial positions, while the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has secured four cabinet posts.
HEC Reviews Computing Education in KP Universities
PESHAWAR: To strengthen the quality, relevance and effectiveness of higher education, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) review of Computing Education at universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The review covered computing-related academic programs being offered by both public and private universities across KP including University of
PTI to Hold Public Meeting in Peshawar on August 5
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced to hold a public meeting at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on August 5 to mark the completion of 3 years of the imprisonment of its founding chairman Imran Khan. This decision was taken during an important meeting of the PTI central
Petroleum Dealers Call Off Nationwide Strike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the Petrol Pump Owners Association on Wednesday announced the postponement of the nationwide strike that had been scheduled for tomorrow. After holding successful talks with the government, the Petrol Pump Owners and Dealers Association formally announced the postponement of its proposed strike
Mobile Users to Pay Up to 33% More for Calls, Data
ISLAMABAD: Mobile phone users will have to pay more after major telecom operators increased call and data package prices, with some packages going up by as much as 33%. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the hike in various packages included the daily, two-day, three-day, weekly, fortnightly and monthly
PDMA Warns of Rising Water Levels in Glacier Areas
PESHAWAR: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday warned of rising water levels in rivers, streams and storm drains in glacier areas of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Issuing a statement on rising water level in some glacier areas, it said that due to rapid melting of glaciers and snow and
Sindh Education Dept to Introduce Facial Recognition
KARACHI: To curb absenteeism and identify employees allegedly holding fake academic degrees, the Sindh government is introducing facial recognition technology for digital attendance and monitoring. According to officials, the new attendance system is aimed at improving monitoring and ensuring transparency in employee attendance across the province. They maintained that the
KP Notifies New Pay Scales, Increase in Conveyance Allowance
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government here on Wednesday notified new pay scales and an increase in conveyance allowance for provincial government employees. The provincial Finance Department issued a notification for the implementation of new basic pay scales 2026 for provincial government employees and a 50% increase in conveyance allowance, which
Pakistani Climber Scales GII Oxygen-Free
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday added another milestone to its mountaineering achievements as renowned climber Abidullah Baig scaled Gasherbrum II, one of the world’s highest peaks, marking yet another proud moment for the country. As per reports, hailing from Hunza Gilgit Baltistan, Abidullah Baig topped at 8,035 metres, Gasherbrum II, which
