PMD forecasts hot weather in KP
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department predicted hot and sunny weather in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and urged citizens to avoid sun exposure and heat stroke. According to the Meteorological Department, today, Tuesday, the temperature in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was recorded at 35°C due to fog. The mercury reached 40°C in the afternoon, but the
Community girls school in Waziristan faces shutdown over teacher absenteeism
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Due to the incompetence and negligence of the Elementary Education Foundation, the Community Girls School Zardad Kot, South Waziristan, has been closed due to the continuous absence of government teachers due to a lack of salary payment. According to the parents, the government teachers posted in the school
Government decides to end fuel subsidies nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to discontinue fuel subsidies previously provided to motorcyclists, public transport operators, freight transporters and small-scale farmers across the country. The decision was taken during a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidies, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. According
Islamabad bans entry of heavy traffic, announces diversions on major roads
ISLAMABAD: Keeping in mind the security and traffic situation in the capital, entry of all types of heavy traffic has been banned from today until further orders. According to Islamabad Traffic Police, all entry points of the Red Zone except Marriott and Margalla Road will remain completely closed for all
Metro bus service temporarily shut down in federal capital
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Metro Bus Service remained fully suspended on Tuesday due to security-related arrangements in the federal capital. According to Metro Bus authorities, the service will remain unavailable throughout the day and is expected to resume operations at 7:00 PM. The suspension affects commuters across the Metro Bus network
NADRA introduces biometric verification for vehicle transfers
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced biometric verification services to facilitate the sale, purchase, and transfer of registered vehicles in Sindh, providing significant relief to citizens. Under the new procedure, the Excise and Taxation Department Sindh has made biometric verification mandatory for all registered vehicle transactions and
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan today on official visit
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Pakistan today on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, President Pezeshkian will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari,
Buzz of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 sparks excitement among fans
More than two decades after becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated family dramas, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is once again making headlines, with reports suggesting that a sequel to the iconic film may be in development. According to Indian entertainment media reports, filmmaker Karan Johar is considering a return to
Government launches major loan program to support women entrepreneurs
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country’s first digital financing product exclusively designed for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), marking a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion and expanding access to formal financing for female entrepreneurs. The innovative product, titled “Khud Mukhtar
Skardu international airport expansion project officially gets underway
SKARDU: Practical work has officially commenced on the expansion project of Skardu International Airport for improving passenger services and operational capacity. According to airport authorities, the project, titled Implementation of Passenger Facilitation and Allied Works (Expansion of PTB), was formally initiated following the issuance of a commencement letter on June
