Four persons including women killed in Bannu firing incident
BANNU: Four persons including mother and two sons killed, two injured in shooting incident in Shabri Bharat, Kaki police station Bannu. According to police, the shooting was caused by a domestic dispute. The dead include a woman and her two sons. The injured include a minor girl and a man
Iranian speaker Qalibaf urges new regional Islamic order
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called on West Asian and Islamic nations to establish a new regional order based on their own capacities, resources and peoples, declaring that “the root of all misfortunes is the Zionist regime.” Speaking on the sidelines of the 20th session of the Parliamentary
CM Punjab to inaugurate completion of three specialized hospitals in July, August 2026
A meeting of the Specialized Health Care Department chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed the progress of three major medical projects in the province. A detailed briefing was given on Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology Sargodha, Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research and Jinnah Institute
PMD forecasts cloudy weather in KP
Pakistan metrological department predicted cloudy weather in upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Peshawar with partial rain today Thursday night. The morning temperature will be 34 degrees Celsius; the feeling of heat will be 37 degrees. The temperature will rise to 40 degrees in the afternoon. The evening is expected
Police declares high alert security in Peshawar for Muharram
PESHAWAR: Provincial capital City police have made extraordinary security arrangements to maintain peace and order during Muharram to avert any terrorist activity in Peshawar during mourning processions. All the major markets in the city’s historic inner city have been closed for four days and the procession routes have been completely
Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela, extensive damage reported
Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, was shaken by two powerful earthquakes within seconds of each other on Wednesday, raising fears of significant casualties and extensive damage across the country. According to reports, the first earthquake, measuring 7.2 in magnitude, struck west of Caracas at approximately 6:04 p.m. local time, followed moments later
Big relief for travelers as UAE announces visa-on-arrival update
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the introduction of a visa-on-arrival facility for citizens of certain countries. According to Arab media reports, the UAE will introduce a visa-on-arrival facility for eligible Filipino passport holders starting tomorrow (June 25, 2026), according to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs. Under the
PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in upper regions of KP
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and adjoining areas over the next few days. According to a weather advisory issued, rain-bearing weather system has developed over Bagram and surrounding regions, with several troughs expected to affect Upper
Pakistan paves the way for virtual mobile network services
Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licensing has been officially launched in Pakistan to expand and modernize the telecom sector. After the approval of the federal cabinet, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has invited applications from interested companies. According to the PTA, companies that want to offer mobile services under their
Pakistani pilgrims face new visa restrictions as Iraq revises entry requirements
Iraq has issued new and strict visa conditions for Pakistani pilgrims. The Ministry of Interior and Iraqi authorities have instructed pilgrims and Ziyarat group organizers to strictly implement the new rules. The Iraqi government has made it clear that no one traveling alone on a family visa will be allowed
