Court Orders Arrest of KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in PECA Case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in connection with a case registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The case, filed by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency NCCIA, pertains to allegations of
SBP Announces Bank Holiday: Banks Across Pakistan to Remain Closed on Wednesday
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks and financial institutions across the country will remain closed for public dealings on July 1 on the occasion of the annual bank holiday. As per the central bank’s announcement, all commercial banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance
Missing tourist’s body retrieved from Kumrat river after extensive rescue operation
Rescue teams from Lower Dir and Upper Dir recovered the body of a tourist who drowned at Kala Chashma, a popular tourist site in Kumrat Valley, after a continuous search operation lasting three days. According to rescue officials, water rescue teams were dispatched immediately upon receiving reports of the incident.
Major reform in dental education, BDS duration extends to five years
Punjab has officially extended the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program from four years to five years. This change is part of a significant reform in dental education aimed at aligning the country with international academic and clinical standards. The University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Lahore has introduced a
WhatsApp users must link accounts to active SIMs, PTA warns
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a notice advising users to ensure their WhatsApp accounts are linked to an active and properly registered SIM card. The PTA has stated that WhatsApp accounts connected to inactive, blocked, deactivated, or unregistered SIMs may soon become inaccessible. They emphasized the importance of
PMD forecasts intense monsoon rains, warns of urban flooding, landslides
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread monsoon rains across various parts of the country during the first week of July, with isolated instances of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several regions. The PMD reports that a westerly weather system is likely to enter the upper
Pakistan army conducts operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq, targets militant hideouts in Paktia
On Sunday night, the Pakistan Army conducted Operation Ghazab Lil Haq based on gathered intelligence, targeting locations and successfully destroying militant hideouts in the provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar in Afghanistan. During this operation, hideouts and safe havens linked to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and the banned organization TTP were struck, destroying
Oil prices surge suddenly in global market
Crude oil prices in the global energy market have surged unexpectedly, primarily due to ongoing attacks between the United States and Iran. The recent tit-for-tat strikes have once again disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an increase in oil prices. Brent crude futures rose by 58 cents,
Gold prices see significant decline in global market
The price of gold declined on Monday in the global market. This drop is primarily attributed to expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. Spot gold prices fell by 0.7 percent to $4,061.35 per ounce, while US gold futures decreased by 0.5 percent to $4,076.40 per
Saudi Arabia issues important notice for foreign residents
RIYADH: A deadline has been set for foreign workers residing in Saudi Arabia concerning their employment permits. Workers with expired permits after June 30 will be removed from the official records. According to a report by the Saudi Gazette, the “Qawa” platform, which operates under the Ministry of Human Resources
