KP govt introduces digital system for arms license fees
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced a digital payment system for fees related to the manufacturing, dealership, and repair of weapons, making online payment mandatory across the province. According to officials, all fees associated with arms licenses must now be paid exclusively through the Dastak App. In this regard,
Traffic suspended on motorways at multiple points
The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Monday night closed multiple sections of various motorways due to dense fog, to ensure the safety of the travellers. According to the NHMP announcement, dense fog created hazardous conditions for driving, and the section from Swabi Interchange (Kilometre 420) to Peshawar Main
KP government revises transfer policy for retiring teachers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education and Local Government, Meena Khan Afridi, has directed to revision of the transfer policy for retiring teachers. An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education and Local Government, Mina Khan Afridi, to review the affairs
U-19 cricket stars meet COAS & CDF, receive praise for Asia Cup triumph
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Monday. During the meeting, the Field Marshal warmly congratulated the players, team management, and officials on their outstanding performance and historic triumph in winning the Asia
Bangladesh suspends visa services for Indians at Delhi high commission and Agartala border
Bangladesh has suspended visa services for Indians at the Delhi High Commission and the Agartala border following the assassination of Bangladeshi youth leader Osman Hadi. In the past few days, alleged evidence of India’s involvement in the murder of Osman Hadi had come to light, after which relations between India
Continuous snowfall and rain disrupt daily life in northern regions
DIAMER: Intermittent heavy rainfall and snowfall have continued in northern areas, including Chilas city of the district Diamer and its surrounding regions, for the past two days, disrupting daily life and causing severe difficulties for residents. According to the Diamer Meteorological Department, heavy snowfall has been reported across the mountains
SBP announces bank holiday
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, on account of a public holiday being observed across the country. According to an official notification, the holiday has been declared by the Government of Pakistan on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas. All offices
Katlang shooting: two succumb to injuries, three others hurt as clash escalates
By: Muhammad Ayub Ayub KATLANG: Two people succumbed to their injuries while including a woman, and three others sustained critical injuries as the clash between two groups escalated in the Katlang area of district Mardan on Monday. According to the police, two people who were critically injured after the incident
PM Shehbaz announces massive cash rewards for U-19 cricket players
By: Mewhwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced significant rewards for the players of the under-19 Pakistan cricket team that became the Asian champions by defeating India in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reward of Rs
Fire erupts in PTV Peshawar centre: Rescue 1122
By: Jangsu PESHAWAR: A fire broke out in one of the rooms at the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) station in Peshawar on Monday, as confirmed by a Rescue 1122 official. Bilal Ahmad Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, told Pakhtun Digital the blaze started in the executive administration
