Free Benazir SIM: BISP Reveals How to Get and Activate It
ISLAMABAD: Women registered as beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have been urged to obtain their free Benazir SIM before the deadline of September 30. According to a statement issued by BISP, beneficiaries who have not yet received their Benazir SIM should visit their nearest BISP office as
How Much Will Petrol and Diesel Prices Fall? Latest Update for Consumers
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products are expected to decline, with petrol and high-speed diesel likely to become cheaper from September 30. According to local media report, petrol may see a reduction of around Rs1.50 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel could fall by approximately Rs2.73 per litre.
iPhone 18 PTA Tax in Pakistan Revealed—Check the Latest Estimated Rates
ISLAMABAD: The latest estimated Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) registration taxes for Apple’s iPhone 18 series have emerged, as the new models become available in the Pakistani market. According to the latest available estimates, the iPhone 18 Pro carries an estimated PTA registration tax of around Rs216,231 when registered using a
Pink Buses Hit Peshawar Roads as BRT Expands Fleet
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is set to inaugurate new buses for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar, as the fleet is being expanded from 244 to 296 buses. A special Pink Bus Service comprising five buses for women will also be inaugurated. The service will
PTI Parliamentary Party Meeting Ends in Peshawar, Long March Preparations Ordered
PESHAWAR: The parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Peshawar has concluded, with preparations for the party’s planned long march reviewed and members directed to continue their arrangements. The meeting was chaired by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, who instructed all members of the National and Provincial Assemblies to
FPSC Postpones Tests for 17 Posts at Investment Board, PM Office
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has postponed recruitment tests for 17 posts across five cases related to the Board of Investment and the Prime Minister’s Office. According to details issued by the FPSC, the recruitment process for the posts has been suspended until further orders, and the tests
KP Transfers 62 Female Lecturers, Issues Notification
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Higher Education, Archives and Libraries Department has issued orders for the transfer and new postings of 62 female lecturers (BPS-17) serving at government girls’ colleges across the province. According to a notification issued by the Higher Education Department on September 28, 2026, all transfers have
Gold Prices Decline in Local and Global Markets
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices declined further in both local and international markets on Tuesday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs800 per tola, bringing the price down to Rs437,336 per tola across the country. The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by
Historic surgery in Ayub Teaching Hospital: Hand severed by a Saw machine successfully reattached
ABBOTTABAD: A specialized medical team from the Orthopaedics Department at Ayub Teaching Hospital achieved a significant medical milestone in the Hazara Division by successfully performing a complex and unique surgery. Muhammad Saeed, a resident of Havelian, had his hand completely severed after it got caught in a saw machine; he
Six Women Principals of Grade-18 Promoted to Grade-19
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has promoted six women principals from Grade-18 to Grade-19 and ordered their transfers and postings. According to the notification issued by the Education Department, Ms. Rubina Kokab, after her regular promotion from Subject Specialist (BS-18) to Principal (BS-19), has been posted as Principal at GGHS S
