NLC terminal reopens at Pakistan-Afghan border after 2 years
By: Noor Ali Wazir KHYBER: The Government has formally inaugurated the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) terminal on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district. The gate was opened for commercial activities after a two-year gap. Sources indicate that the government has officially inaugurated the NLC terminal and has
When will the last installment of Rs. 13,500 under BISP be released?
ISLAMABAD: Under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), deserving families receive financial assistance in four quarterly installments each year. The annual cash support of Rs. 54,000 is disbursed in four payments of Rs. 13,500 each. So far, three installments have been paid to registered families, and the latest update regarding
Bajaur operation uncovers secret weapon storage tunnels by militants
KHAR, Bajaur: Secret tunnels used by militants inside residential houses have been discovered in the Bajaur district. It was told by reliable sources that these tunnels were used for storing weapons and for providing safe havens to insurgents associated with the banned extremist outfit. The militants conducted organized attacks on
PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the latest Israeli troops’ attack on the Samud Gaza flotilla, a fleet of 40 boats carrying over 450 human rights aid workers from 44 countries. The convoy was en route to provide much-needed relief to the citizens of Gaza. PM Shehbaz
DHQ Hospital Charsadda treats over 100,000 patients in a month
CHARSADDA: For the first time ever, DHQ Hospital Charsadda has provided treatment to more than 100,000 patients in a month. The hospital management has claimed that more than 106,372 patients were treated in September 2025. The numbers of patients treated were broken down to 53,684 patients of emergency department cases
Facebook’s new change raises user privacy concerns
CALIFORNIA: Facebook, which is part of Meta, is going to make a significant change to its platform that may be raising privacy issues among its users. From December 16, 2025, Meta will start using chats with its AI assistant on Facebook to make ads more personalized and recommend posts, reels,
KP cabinet to discuss 39-point agenda in today’s meeting
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial cabinet is set to discuss a detailed 39-point agenda, on Thursday (today). Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur will chair the meeting and it has been scheduled to start at 11:00 AM. Ministers, special assistants, advisors, and important secretaries, including the Chief Secretary, will join
Pakistan stuns New Zealand at ATF U-12 Tennis event
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a surprising victory over perennial rivals New Zealand 2–1 on day 2 of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 12 & Under Intercontinental Team Competition 2025 taking place in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Pakistan is in Group C, along with Korea and New Zealand, rebounding strongly after losing narrowly on
Google unveils career certificate scholarships for young people
CALIFORNIA: Google announced the Career Certificate Scholarship Program to equip youth with in-demand digital skills and enhance their career and employment opportunities worldwide. As part of the program, selected youth will receive free training at the expert level in recognizable areas of need, including IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management,
Curfew imposed in Sarwekai tehsil of Upper South Waziristan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The local administration has announced a curfew in most areas of Sarwekai Tehsil, Upper South Waziristan from 6 AM to 7 PM today (Thursday). According to officials, all movement in these areas will be strictly prohibited during curfew hours. The public is asked not to engage in any
