Federal Police Get Net Launchers Ahead of PTI Protest
ISLAMABAD: To deal with PTI marchers towards Islamabad on September 27, authorities have equipped capital police with modern net launchers as part of security preparations. According to police, the launcher can fire a net at high speed to restrain individuals and help officers make arrests in difficult situations. Officials said
Pakistan Carries Out Fresh Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: To target terrorists across the border, Pakistan Air Force and armed forces on Thursday launched a major attack, destroying terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan’s Paktika and Kandahar provinces. It has been learnt that Pakistan conducted strikes at 10 locations in Afghanistan was confirmed by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar; reports separately
New Traffic Advisory Issued for Motorways and Highways
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate motorists amid the prevailing situation, a fresh traffic advisory stating about closures and restrictions on several major motorways, highways and interchanges has been issued on Thursday asking travelers to check latest roads position before starting their journeys. According to the latest National Highways and Motorway Police advisory,
LHV Targeted During Polio Duty, Suspect Arrested in Charsadda
CHARSADDA: A Lady Health Worker (LHV) performing polio duty came under fire in the limits of Mandani Police Station Charsadda on Thursday morning. However, taking timely action police arrested the alleged shooter on the spot. According to police, the suspect was identified as Shehzad, son of Naik Muhammad, a resident
KP Accelerates Work on Drip, Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
PESHAWAR: To improve water use in agriculture, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is accelerating drip, sprinkler and other high-efficiency irrigation systems under the Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project. The project focuses on introducing modern, water-saving technologies to improve irrigation efficiency and help farmers make better use of available water. Laser land-levelling units are also
Another TikToker Taken Into Custody
PESHAWAR: Peshawar police have detained a man for allegedly uploading videos on TikTok that are described as objectionable and contrary to social norms. According to police, the man was using the social media platform to upload content considered inappropriate. Police said they took action after monitoring his online activity and
How to verify overseas job offers to avoid recruitment scams
People seeking employment abroad have been advised to thoroughly verify overseas job offers before paying any money to recruiters or agents. Applicants using an Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP) should first obtain the recruiter’s complete business name and licence number and verify its current status through the Bureau of Emigration and
New Toshakhana rules tighten curbs on retention of official gifts
The federal government has introduced stricter rules for the management of Toshakhana, discouraging the retention of gifts by public office holders other than the president and prime minister. The Cabinet Division has issued the Toshakhana Management and Regulation Rules 2026, under which all gifts currently held by Toshakhana and those
New drug shows surprising results in preventing obesity
Early real-world data suggests that the pill form of Wegovy, used for weight management, may be particularly effective for people who have gained weight relatively recently. Researchers analysed health data from 3,011 patients who had been prescribed the Wegovy pill and had their weight recorded again within 180 days of
FBR rolls out special tax mechanism for social media influencers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a special procedure for calculating income tax on earnings from remunerative social media content by adding a new chapter to the Income Tax Rules. Under the new rules, expenses claimed against social media income will be capped at 30 per cent
