Severe Rain, Flash Flood Alert Issued for KP and Other Parts of Country
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall and possible flooding in upper parts of the country from today through September 30. According to the NDMA, the intensity of a westerly weather system is expected to increase on September 25 and 26, bringing
13 Fitna al-Khawarij Militants Killed, 11 Injured in Kurram Operation
KURRAM: Security forces killed 13 militants of Fitna al-Khawarij and injured 11 others in a successful intelligence-based operation in Kurram district, according to security sources. The operation also resulted in the complete destruction of the militants’ hideout. One security forces personnel was martyred during an intense exchange of fire, sources
‘PTI Ran Away From Sit-In’: Atta Tarar Hits Out at PTI
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over reports that the party has postponed its planned sit-in, alleging that it lacked preparations for the protest. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar said the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was evident
KP Approves Transport Monetisation Policy for Judicial Officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a transport monetisation policy for judicial officers, under which judges across the province will receive a monthly transport monetisation allowance from October 1. The Finance Department has issued a formal notification outlining the new policy. Under the policy, District and Sessions Judges
PESCO Cancels Weekend Holidays for Special Recovery Drive
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has declared Saturday and Sunday as working days to accelerate and strengthen its electricity bill recovery operations, according to an official notification. PESCO said it has formally decided to ensure the achievement of its electricity dues recovery targets for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Gold Prices Rise Again After Days of Decline
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant increase on Friday after declining for five consecutive days, with the price of gold per tola rising by Rs4,700. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of one tola of gold increased to Rs453,036. The price of
Weekly Holidays Suspended for LG Staff in Hangu
HANGU: The weekly holidays for Local Government (LG) employees have been suspended in Hangu, with Saturday and Sunday declared working days, according to an official notification. The Assistant Director of Local Government and Rural Development Hangu ordered the offices to remain open on September 26 and 27, directing all Village
PTI Decides to Postpone Long March Amid Lack of Public Interest
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned long march until October 5. According to reports, PTI decided during a meeting in Peshawar, where it agreed to defer the march scheduled for September 27 to October 5. PTI leaders will make the formal announcement after taking Mahmood Achakzai
PESCO to Pay Welfare Grant With Monthly Pension
PESHAWAR: To make welfare grant payments easier for beneficiaries, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has ended the requirement for widow pensioners to claim the Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) grant separately. The grant will now be paid along with the monthly pension of widow pensioners, according to a notification issued by
Ex-Cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz’s New Book to Cover Pakistan Cricket Controversies
LONDON: Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz is set to launch his new autobiography at Lord’s today (September 25) covering inside stories of Pakistan cricket, dressing-room politics, betting and match-fixing controversies. Sarfraz Nawaz is regarded as one of the world’s top fast bowlers and is widely credited with pioneering reverse
