NHMP closes key motorways nationwide, issues travel warning
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) have announced the closure of major motorways across the country as a step to counter the very poor visibility due to the fog. Furthermore, the NHMP has warned drivers about the unsafe driving conditions and is advising people to stay home unless
Pezeshkian warns US of “Full-Scale War” if Iran’s supreme leader is targeted
TEHRAN: Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has warned that any attack on Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be considered an act of aggression that could trigger a full-scale war. Pezeshkian expressed his views in relation to Shapiro’s comments, the US former envoy to Israel, who suggested that even Donald
Germany to increase scholarships for Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: The German Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Ina Lepel, met at the Prime Minister’s office with Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, discussing the ways of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education, skill development, and technical training. The ambassador informed that
T20 World Cup: ICC may include another team if Bangladesh refuses to travel to India
DHAKA: The International Cricket Council (ICC) might replace Bangladesh with another team if the latter refuses to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, according to a top cricket website. The coverage suggests that the issue regarding Bangladesh’s involvement will be concluded by the 21st of January. The ICC
Marwat exposes alleged corruption in KP government, threatens to reveal documentary evidence
PESHAWAR: A senior bureaucrat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been accused of breaking corruption records over the past decade, allegedly accumulating assets worth over 1,000 billion rupees, according to a tweet by Sher Afzal Marwat, a PTI MNA and political figure. Marwat claimed that the official’s corrupt activities have left
Travel restrictions imposed in Swat’s Upper tourist areas over safety concerns
KALAM: After heavy snowfall in the most visited areas of Swat, particularly Kalam and Mahodand Lake, only those vehicles with fitted snow chains would be allowed to pass through. Over 250 cars, among which were women and children, were rejected from the tourists’ best sites. The Upper Swat Development Authority
Love knows no borders: American woman comes back to Pakistan
A woman from the United States has once again travelled to Pakistan to meet her husband. Sajid Zeb, her husband, uploaded a video of her arrival on social media, where the two can be seen together. Sajid Zeb and the American woman became friends through social media about a year
Gold price per tola rises by Rs 8,600 in a week
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase during the current week from January 12 till January 17, rising by Rs 8,600 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price of one tola of gold closed at Rs 481,862 this week, compared to Rs 473,262
Tragic incident claims lives of five family members in KP district
KARAK: (Qaisar Bukhari) A domestic dispute escalated into violence in the Ghandi Mir Khankhel area of Karak when the accused, Farooq, opened fire indiscriminately on his family members. According to the police, Farooq shot and killed his two brothers, his wife, his daughter, and his sister-in-law. After the incident, police
Over 50 feared missing in Karachi Gul Plaza fire: CM Sindh
KARACHI: (Junaid Shah) Chief Minister Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has said 6 deaths have been confirmed, while over 50 people are feared to be missing as fire dousing efforts continue for the second consecutive day. A busy Gul Plaza in Karachi caught fire, engulfing the entire building on Saturday night.
