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
Peshawar Civil Secretariat Evacuated Amid Security Threat
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Civil Secretariat and several other key government offices were closed ahead of schedule time on Friday amid security threats. According to sources, all employees present at the Secretariat were granted immediate leave, and directives were issued to evacuate all official vehicles from the premises. The Civil Secretariat serves
KP Sets Duck Hunting Days and Rules for 2026
PESHAWAR: To regulate duck and other waterfowl hunting, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allowed hunting until December 31, 2026. However, only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. According to a notification, hunters will need a Small Game Shooting Licence, for which the annual fee has been fixed at Rs5,000. Special permits
KPPSC Introduces Digital Testing System for Recruitment Exams
PESHAWAR: To modernize the recruitment examination process, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) formally launched Computer-Based Ability Testing (CBT) system in collaboration with the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA). The first-ever computer-based tests under the new system is termed a major shift from conventional paper-based examinations to digital
NADRA Announces New Jobs for IT Professionals
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced new job opportunities for IT and telecom professionals across Pakistan. According to details, these new jobs include Deputy Assistant Director, Junior DevOps Engineer, Junior Infrastructure Engineer, VAS Operations, Network Engineer-Core and System Administrator. Candidates with at least 16 years of
Big Travel Update for Islamabad, KP and Punjab — NHMP Issues Alert
ISLAMABAD: To help travelers avoid difficulties during their journeys, National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Friday issued fresh travel advisory saying that several major roads linking Islamabad with KP and Punjab will remain closed or restricted due to security concerns. According to the latest NNHMP travel advisory, these restrictions
Pakistan Consulate in Jeddah Introduces Online Booking Service
JEDDAH: To make consular services easier for Pakistani citizens, the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah has introduced an online appointment system for NADRA and Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) services. The new system is aimed at reducing long queues and save visitors times at the consulate, the new service will allow
Huawei Opens First Spare Parts Repair Centre in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: To strengthen local technical capacity and reduce reliance on overseas repair services, Huawei opened its first national-level Spare Parts Repair Center in Pakistan. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja inaugurated the facility in Islamabad in the presence of Huawei Pakistan CEO Ethan Sun. The facility is
Toyota announces new prices for Corolla Cross hybrid models
Toyota has reduced the prices of its locally manufactured Corolla Cross hybrid variants by up to Rs570,000 following the government’s decision to lower the sales tax on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) with engine capacities of up to 2,000cc. Under the revised prices, the Corolla Cross HEV X now costs Rs9.729
