Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway re-opened for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Monday informed that the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway has been reopened to traffic, offering relief to travellers after closures caused by thick fog and rain. Earlier, the motorway was shut from the Peshawar Toll Plaza to the Rashakai interchange due to fog
Afghan refugees demands two months winter concession
In view of the severe cold and adverse conditions, the refugees have demanded an additional two to three months of concession from the Pakistani government due to severe winter condition in Afghanistan. Afghan families living in camps in Peshawar and other areas say that there is severe snowfall and cold
NCCIA sounds alarm over rising cyber threats ahead of New Year
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Authority (NCCIA), on the verge of the New Year, has sounded a warning signal concerning internet fraud. According to the NCCIA, dishonest advertisements that promise “New Year greeting links” and fake present offers are very much in the air. The agency suggests that people
NADRA introduces online fingerprint verification for passport applicants
ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a new fingerprint verification system. Henceforth, applicants will be able to use the Pak ID app created with NADRA’s partnership to verify their fingerprints while being in the comfort of their homes. With this system, there is no need to go to passport offices for
UNSC calls emergency meeting over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the recent action of Israel to recognize Somaliland, a region that claims independence from Somalia. The meeting, which will take place today, Monday, is going to address the situation and the consequences of the Israeli
Shan Masood sets new record in first-class cricket
LAHORE: Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood has created a new national record by scoring the fastest double century in Pakistan’s first-class cricket history. Shan Masood got his double hundred in а match against Sahir Associates while playing for SNGPL and accomplished that rather quickly with only 177 balls faced.
JUI-F leader calls for electoral transparency to fix economy and security
SHEIKHUPURA: Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the Secretary-General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has stated that the country’s economy and security will not improve without transparent elections. Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, at a press conference in Sheikhupura, was very direct in his accusation against the government party, which he claimed prevailed by having
Saudi Arabia expels over 13,000 illegal migrants in major crackdown
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expelled over 13,000 illegal migrants in a week-long crackdown on residency, labour, and border violations. Arab media have reported that from December 18 up to 24, a lot of people were caught and arrested because of breaking the residency laws, trying to cross borders illegally, or
Police eliminate notorious target-killer group in Peshawar encounter
PESHAWAR: Peshawar police successfully eliminated five dangerous contract killers (target killers) during a gunfight with police in the Dawoodzai area of Peshawar. The deceased included Bilal and Najam Hassan Alias “Peene”, wanted criminals involved in multiple high-profile murders. The operation took place in the Dawoodzai area, where police engaged the
BJP leader wants Bangladesh “Taught a Lesson,” draws backlash
KOLKATA: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and West Bengal state assembly opposition leader, Suvendu Adhikari, has faced backlash for his provocative comments in which he said that Bangladesh should be given the same “lesson” Israel has taught Gaza. Adhikari made his statement while protesting in Kolkata in front of the
