US confirms contact with Field Marshal Asim Munir amid Iran talks
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington remains in continuous contact with Pakistan’s military leadership, including Field Marshal Asim Munir, as part of the ongoing diplomatic engagement. He added that Pakistan is acting as an important intermediary in discussions between the United States and Iran. As noted
Govt raises Kerosene price despite cuts in petrol
ISLAMABAD: Kerosene oil has become more expensive by Rs 1.71 per litre following the latest revision in petroleum product prices, according to an official notification. The notification stated that after the increase, the new price of kerosene oil has been fixed at Rs 313.44 per litre. Govt slashes petrol prices
How to get Rs 5,000 under Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Program
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has revised the rules for registration in Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) education stipends project, which will help children from poor families financially to attend schools. According to the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif scheme, financial help will be given to children of women who are registered
Shafi Jan: Power cuts, Punjab wheat curbs hit industries hard
PESHAWAR: Minister Information and Public Relations Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shafi Jan on Friday held a detailed press conference outlining decisions of the provincial cabinet, law and order situation, and issues related to provincial rights. He said Chief Minister Sohail Afridi had played an active role in opposing the suspension of CNG
PHC orders transfer of court staff across KP
PESHAWAR: The Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued transfer orders for 25 officers and officials posted in subordinate courts across the province. According to the notification issued by Peshawar High Court Registrar Muhammad Zeb Khan: Admin/Security Officer Abdul Salam, posted in Peshawar, transferred to Paharpur (D.I.
Govt slashes petrol prices for a week
The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 6 and Rs 6.80 per litre, respectively. According to the Ministry of Finance, the new price of petrol is now set at Rs 403 per litre, while the price of diesel has decreased to Rs
30 KP female students graduate from Thailand under ADB-funded project
PESHAWAR (Kashifuddin Syed): In a historic milestone for the province, 30 female students have completed their higher education abroad under a specialised provincial initiative, marking the first time such an achievement has been recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s history. The students obtained their Master’s degrees in various disciplines from the prestigious
For the first time, officers from KP serve as chief secretaries across Pakistan
A significant and historic milestone has been achieved in the administrative history of Pakistan, as officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are now serving as Chief Secretaries in four important provincial and regional units of the country. This remarkable situation demonstrates the importance of competence and merit within the country’s administrative structure,
All eyes on Pakistan once again as Field Marshal arrives in Iran
ISLAMABAD: Positive activity was witnessed across international financial markets as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir departed for Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts, with investors closely monitoring regional developments and Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role. For the first time, Pakistan-related developments began trending prominently on Forex Factory, drawing the attention
Federal Constitutional Court gives significant ruling in favour of government employees
ISLAMABAD (Azmatullah): The Federal Constitutional Court has issued an important written decision regarding the seniority and merit of government employees. The decision issued by Justice Syed Hassan Azhar Rizvi has clarified that no government department, autonomous body or corporation will be able to hide the seniority lists of its employees,
