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
M-1 closure raises concerns over food supply to KP
PESHAWAR: The closure of the M-1 motorway has raised concerns over possible disruptions to the supply of food and other essential commodities to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The M-1 is a key route for transporting food and other essential goods to the province from other parts of the country. Its closure could
WhatsApp introduces new feature for sharing posts across social media
WhatsApp has started testing a new feature that will allow users to share photos, videos and Reels from Facebook and Instagram directly through the messaging platform. According to technology website WABetaInfo, the cross-sharing feature is being tested on beta versions of WhatsApp for both Android and iOS devices. Under the
Islamabad administration imposes Section 144, cautions citizens
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has imposed Section 144 in the federal capital, prohibiting public gatherings, rallies and assemblies, and warned that violations would invite legal action. According to a notification issued by the Additional District Magistrate, gatherings of any kind have been banned in Islamabad. Citizens have been directed to
Vaccination requirements tightened for Umrah pilgrims travelling from Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The deadline for Umrah pilgrims travelling from Karachi without vaccination has been extended by another 15 days, while vaccination has been made mandatory for Umrah pilgrims and Saudi visit visa holders travelling from Peshawar. According to Dr Syed Murtaza Shah Bukhari, focal person for the Federal Airport Health Department
KP Police Announces Reshuffle of Senior Officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Department has ordered the transfer and posting of two senior police officers in Abbottabad with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the Office of the Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muhammad Suleman, PSP (BS-18), has been transferred from his post
M-1 Motorway Closed to All Traffic from Islamabad Toll Plaza to Chachh
ISLAMABAD: The M-1 motorway connecting Islamabad and Peshawar has been closed to all traffic in both directions from the Islamabad Toll Plaza to the Chachh Interchange, according to sources. Sources said heavy trailers were parked along the route, resulting in the closure of the motorway and suspension of traffic movement.
Jolta Electric Launches New JE-125L Electric Motorcycle
ISLAMABAD: Jolta Electric has announced the addition of its latest electric bike to the Pakistani automotive industry. The new motorcycle is named “JE-125L” with a price tag of Rs. 329,900. It is designed in such a way that it blends the use of eco-friendly technology and practicality by designing the
