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
Lack of accommodation triggers protest by LRH trainee doctors
PESHAWAR (Kashif Aziz): Trainee Medical Officers (TMOs) at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) staged a protest on Monday against the non-provision of hostel accommodation, accusing the hospital administration of discriminatory treatment and demanding immediate intervention from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister. The protesting doctors said they work around the clock in
KP receives over thousands applications from transgender, minority candidates for govt jobs
PESHAWAR: Candidates from the transgender community and religious minorities have shown significant interest in government employment opportunities under the special quota system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with authorities receiving more than 1,700 applications across various government departments. According to official sources, over 500 applications have been submitted by transgender candidates, while
More rain forecast for mountainous areas of KP, GB, Kashmir, landslide risk looms
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms from Monday night through Tuesday, warning of possible flash flooding in low-lying urban areas and landslides in northern mountainous regions. According to the PMD, heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in the mountainous areas of
How Much Tax Will Be Deducted on Prize Bond Winnings? Here’s the Latest
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to maintain the current withholding tax rates on prize bond winnings under the Finance Act 2026-27, offering certainty to millions of investors following the implementation of the new fiscal year’s tax measures. Under the new taxation rules, the withholding tax rate would remain at
Khawaja Asif Rejects TTP Claim Over PAF Officer’s Killing
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised claims made by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) regarding responsibility for the killing of a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officer in Islamabad, dismissing the group’s assertions as unreliable and self-serving. In a post on social media platform X, the defence minister said
Big Opportunity for Pakistani Skilled Workers as Europe Opens Jobs
ISLAMABAD: Germany is offering expanded employment opportunities for skilled workers, presenting a potential gateway for Pakistani professionals and technicians seeking overseas careers, according to information highlighted in recent advisories and training initiatives. The European country is currently facing a shortage of workers in several technical and vocational fields, resulting in
Windstorm and Heavy Rain Wreak Havoc in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: At least eight people were injured after strong winds and heavy rain caused the collapse of roofs and walls in several parts of Peshawar, rescue officials said on Monday. According to Rescue 1122, the sudden windstorm and torrential rain triggered multiple incidents across the provincial capital, leaving several people
Thinking of Buying a Used iPhone? Here’s What Experts Say
ISLAMABAD: Consumers considering the purchase of used or second-hand iPhones have been advised to exercise caution, with experts highlighting several risks associated with pre-owned devices, including limited software support, hardware degradation and potential security concerns. The Apple iPhone is known as one of the best-selling smartphones in the world, but
