Important Update for BISP Beneficiaries as Women Urged to Renew Expired CNICs
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued an important directive for its registered women beneficiaries, urging those with expired national identity cards to renew them immediately to avoid difficulties in receiving their quarterly payments. BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid directed beneficiaries whose Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) have
Veteran Bollywood Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies at 56
MUMBAI: Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 56, according to the report provided. Khan, known for his memorable supporting roles in films including Welcome, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Gadar 2 and Stree 2, had reportedly been battling lung cancer. He was admitted to Nanavati Hospital
KP Issues Notification for Transfer and Posting of Officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Food Department has issued a notification ordering the administrative transfer and posting of six Grade-17 officers across various districts of the province. According to the notification issued by the Food Department, the transfers have been made in the public interest. Amjad Ali has been transferred
Security Forces Respond to Cross-Border Fire in Chaman, 14 Afghan Taliban Fighters Killed
CHAMAN: At least 14 Afghan Taliban fighters were reportedly killed after Pakistani security forces responded to what officials described as unprovoked firing from the Afghan side along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Chaman sector. According to security sources, Afghan Taliban forces opened fire across the border in the Chaman sector,
KP Police Act 2026: Senior Officers Raise Alarm Over Proposed Changes
PESHAWAR: Senior police officers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have reportedly expressed concerns over proposed changes to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026, with some officers said to be considering leaving the province if significant changes are made to the existing distribution of powers. According to police sources, officers from Grade
Fitna al-Hindustan Militants Kill Two Workers in Turbat
TURBAT: Two workers from Sindh were killed in a firing incident allegedly carried out by militants of Fitna al-Hindustan in the Kalatak area of Kech district’s Turbat city, according to sources. The incident took place near the Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Kalatak, where the workers were reportedly targeted in
Bahria Enclave Islamabad Declared Illegal, CDA Orders Immediate Sealing of Headquarters
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has ordered the start of sealing proceedings against Bahria Town’s marketing and site/management offices in Bahria Enclave, Zone IV, Islamabad, over alleged violations including unauthorized expansion, construction without approval and encroachment on CDA land. According to a letter issued by the CDA’s Directorate General
FPSC Postpones All Interviews for September 24 and 25
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has postponed all interviews scheduled for September 24 and 25 due to road closures, blocked routes and the prevailing law and order situation in Islamabad and several other cities. According to an official public notice issued by the FPSC, the interviews were scheduled
Federal Govt to Challenge Amended KP Police Act in Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that it will challenge the amended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act in the Supreme Court, with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry criticizing the changes introduced by the provincial government. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Chaudhry said the amended law had only
Joe Root Retires? England Fans Stunned by Surprise Announcement
LONDON: England cricket fans were briefly left surprised after a Root announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season. However, the player in question is not England star batter Joe Root, but his younger brother, Billy Root. Billy Root, who will be retiring at 34
