Major motorways across Pakistan closed, NHMP issues travel warnings
PESHAWAR: Dense fog has covered the major motorways in Pakistan and the closure of these highways has led to a serious disruption of the traffic flow and dangerous travels. National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have been sending out a number of warnings to the drivers advising them to stay
Gul Plaza fire: After 33 hours of flames, firefighters extinguish blaze and identify 18 bodies
KARACHI: A fire that raged for 33 hours and spread over a large area in Karachi, claimed the lives of 26 persons. 18 bodies were identified, including that of a firefighter. The Saturday night incident at Gul Plaza completely crumbled parts of the building with weakened pillars making the structure
Mohmand Dam to start producing electricity in early 2028
ISLAMABAD: The inauguration of power generation at Mohmand Dam, which is still in the process of construction, is anticipated to be in early 2028. During his visit to the site, WAPDA chairman Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Saeed was informed about this by the officials. The WAPDA chairman not only took
Trump vows to fully implement tariff plan against Europe
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to imposing tariffs on European countries, saying he will implement the plan “100 percent” despite any external pressure. According to a foreign news agency, President Trump said in a statement that Norway has complete control over the Nobel Peace Prize, regardless
Snowfall in Swat: Authorities turn back over 300 vehicles for safety
Shahzad Naveed KALAM: To avoid overly heavy snow covering at the top of tourist areas in Swat, the Upper Swat Development Authority (USDA) has been applying measures intended to protect the travellers’ safety. Due to icy roads, which have made traffic accidents much more likely, the USDA has cautioned tourists
U-19 World Cup: Ali Raza, Usman Khan steer Pakistan to a commanding win over Scotland
HARARE: The Pakistan U19 team celebrated their first win in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup by outplaying the Scotland U19 team in the 12th match at the Takashinga Sports Club with a marvellous six-wicket victory. While taking on a target of 188, Pakistan displayed great teamwork and patience
Government notifies official public holidays for 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday issued an official notification announcing public and optional holidays for the year 2026. According to the notification released by the Cabinet Division, a total of 40 holidays will be observed during the year, including 17 public holidays and 23 optional holidays. As per the
Pakistan IT exports break record, ICT sector shows strong growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) exports have achieved a new milestone, with December 2025 shipments reaching USD 437 million, surpassing the $400 million mark for the first time. This reflects a 23% month-on-month growth compared to USD 356 million in November 2025, and a 26% year-on-year increase from USD 348
KP police announces major transfer and posting of officers
PESHAWAR (Muhammad Ijaz Afridi): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police on Monday carried out a significant reshuffle of its senior officers across the province, following approval from the Honourable Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. A notification was issued in this regard by the KP police chief’s office. The Provincial Police Officer,
Pakistan exports $40 million worth of citrus fruits in 45 days
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rerouted citrus exports to the Gulf and Southeast Asia after the closure of the Afghan market disrupted one of the country’s largest traditional destinations for the citrus crop, the commerce ministry claimed on Monday, underscoring a push to diversify export markets amid border security tensions. According to
