Gold price further increases in Pakistan-check latest prices here
Gold prices further increased in Pakistan, reaching per Tola 4,55,762, while the prices of 10 grams recorded 3,90,856. According to the details, there has been a significant increase in gold prices across Pakistan, which has affected the purchasing decisions of investors and consumers. According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers,
Court declares Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s appointment null and void
By: Mehwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: In a landmark verdict, a division bench of the Islamabad High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Azam Khan, declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri as a judge null and void. The decision came after the court accepted a petition filed
CM Afridi launches Meezban loans to boost tourism
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi distributed interest-free loan cheques under the “Meezban” program. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote tourism in the province, create employment opportunities for local residents, and make them economically self-sufficient. Under the “Host” program, interest-free loans of up to Rs 3
RTA launches operation against Cabs, Rikshaws in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Peshawar has launched an operation against rickshaws and taxis illegally plying along the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route on University Road. Officials said on Thursday the campaign aims to eliminate unauthorised vehicles operating on the BRT corridor to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety.
Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Libya on official visit, meets top military leadership
Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has arrived in Libya for an official visit. During his time there, he met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, as well as the Deputy Chief of the Army, Lieutenant
FO refutes Reuters reports of CDF visit to US
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday said that Pakistan had dispatched an aid convoy for the Afghan people; however, authorities in Afghanistan were not ready to receive it. Briefing the media, the spokesperson said official channels for engagement with Afghanistan remained in place, adding that talks could have been
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa courts announce winter holidays
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday announced winter vacations for all courts across the province. According to a statement issued by the PHC, it has announced winter vacations for 2025-26 for all upper and lower courts across the province. It said that all lower
KP govt announces winter vacations for educational institutions
PESHAWAR: The Higher Education Department (HED) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday issued a notification regarding the winter vacation schedule for public and private universities, colleges, and degree-awarding institutions (DAIs) for the academic year 2025-26. According to the notification, educational institutions located in the summer zone or plains will have winter vacations
Peshawar-Islamabad motorway reopens for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) announced on Thursday that the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway has been reopened to traffic, providing relief to travellers after closures caused by thick fog. Previously, the motorway had been closed from the Peshawar Toll Plaza to the Rashakai interchange due to fog and
Midlife depression symptoms linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
LONDON: A recent study has shown that certain depressive symptoms experienced during midlife could greatly elevate the likelihood of developing dementia in the future. Although depression is among the prevalent mental health conditions impacting millions globally scientists have discovered that the long-term risk varies depending on the particular symptoms of
