French Mountaineer Killed in Avalanche on K6 Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: A French national died in a tragic accident on K6 peak in the Hushe Valley of Ghanche district, Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday. According to initial reports, French national Pierre Guillaume was part of a three-member climbing team attempting to summit K6 when he was hit by an avalanche and died
KP Sees Major Changes in Top Bureaucratic Posts
Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Human Resource Management Department of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued orders for the transfers and postings of several senior officers of Grades 18, 19 and 20, making a major reshuffle in the provincial bureaucracy. According to the orders issued, Grade 20 officer
Fake Degree Scandal: MNA Dawar Kundi Blames CM Afridi’s Close Aide’s Involvement
PESHAWAR: Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and member of the Gomal University syndicate, Dawar Kundi, has made fresh allegations in the ongoing fake degree scandal, claiming that the controversy has widened beyond the university and may involve individuals linked to the senior political leadership in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Kundi alleged
Big Relief for Passengers as RTA Reduces Transport Charges
PESHAWAR: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Peshawar has released a new fare notification for intercity as well as urban transport services amid the drastic fall in the prices of petroleum products especially diesel. As per RTA Peshawar, the new fare structure has been issued keeping in view the drop in
KP Declares Public Holidays on 25 and 26 June
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a two-day public holiday on the occasion of Ashura, with all government, semi-government, private offices, educational institutions, and commercial markets set to remain closed across the province on 25 and 26 June. It has been officially informed through a notification from the
Hajj 2027 Online Registration Sees Massive Response Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced a strong public response to the Hajj 2027 online registration campaign, with more than 51,000 applications submitted within just two days of the process opening. A spokesperson for the Ministry has said that 46,000 people applied through the official online website, whereas
SHO among six police personnel kidnapped in Sararogha area
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Unknown armed men kidnapped six police personnel, including SHO Ahmed Shah, in South Waziristan Upper Sararogha Tehsil on Wednesday. According to police sources, SHO Sararogha Ahmed Shah was returning from the site of the shelling along with his colleagues when terrorists set up a roadblock on the way.
Crude oil prices further slashes in Global market
After the agreement between the US and Iran, crude oil prices have been slashed further in the global market, which is witnessing a significant change in the energy market. According to the details, crude oil prices have decreased once again in the global market, after which a significant change is
Pakistani leadership deserves nomination for Nobel Peace Prize: Najam Sethi
Senior Journalist Najam Sethi said that the diplomatic efforts of the Pakistani leadership for peace in the Middle East have been appreciated at the global level, based on which it may deserve nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. The senior journalist and analyst has said that in the context of
Gold price drops in Global market
Gold prices in the global market have fallen significantly, reaching a two-week low, as per ounce of Gold reached 4064.01 dollars. According to the details, gold prices in the global market fell further on Wednesday, after which the precious metal reached its lowest level in almost two weeks. Spot gold prices
