Mardan Board to Announce Inter Part-I 2026 Results on September 22
MARDAN: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan will announce the results of the Intermediate Annual Examination 2026 (Part-I) on Tuesday, September 22. According to a press release issued by the board, the results will be available on its official website at 4:30pm on Tuesday. A ceremony to
National Savings cuts profit rates on key savings schemes
ISLAMABAD: The government has reduced the profit rates on two major National Savings schemes, Defence Savings Certificates and Behbood Savings Certificates. The new rates will come into effect from the month of September 2026. Under the new profit rates, the maturity period of Defence Savings Certificates is set at 10
Chery Q EV launched in Pakistan at Rs5.554 million
LAHORE: Chery Master Pakistan has launched the Chery Q electric car in Pakistan at a limited-time introductory price of Rs5.554 million during the Pakistan Auto Show 2026. The company said customers buying the vehicle under the introductory offer would also receive a free 7kW home charger worth Rs100,000. It did
JICA-backed project strengthens local governance in KP
PESHAWAR: To improve the capacity of local government representatives, officials and strengthen development planning at the grassroots level, a four-year project supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) helped improve local governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this connection, at least 19 tehsil in KP’s merged districts prepared and approved
Iran says ties with Pakistan have improved in recent months
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has described relations with Pakistan as very good, saying increased exchanges between the two countries in recent months have helped improve bilateral ties. According to Wana News Agency, Baghaei said in a statement that the Iranian government had continued the policy of former President
Islamabad police order tighter monitoring of anti-state propaganda, online crime
Inspector General of Islamabad Police Captain (retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry has directed officials to strengthen cyber tracking and take action against individuals involved in alleged anti-state propaganda and illegal online activities. The directives were issued during a meeting chaired by the IGP in Islamabad, where officials reviewed measures to monitor
Trump administration announces major decision on H-1B visas
US President Donald Trump has extended for another year an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applicants. Under the H-1B visa programme, US employers can hire skilled foreign workers in technology and other sectors. However, the additional $100,000 fee for new visas is facing legal challenges.
PIMS steps up emergency preparedness, remains on high alert until Sept 30
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has been placed on high alert until Sept 30, 2026, in view of the prevailing situation, according to a circular issued by the hospital administration. The administration has directed the hospital to ensure round-the-clock availability of ambulances and essential staff throughout the
Doing intermittent fasting for weight loss? Here’s what you need to know
The trend of intermittent fasting for weight loss is growing rapidly, but experts say simply restricting eating hours may not be enough. A balanced diet, adequate hydration and an overall healthy lifestyle are also important when following the approach. Intermittent fasting involves eating during specific periods and taking a break
How can 16-18-year-olds obtain juvenile driving permit?
City Traffic Police Chakwal has outlined the procedure for 16- to 18-year-old teenagers seeking a juvenile driving permit for motorcycles and scooters. According to the traffic police, teenagers aged 16 to 18 who know how to ride a motorcycle or scooter can obtain a juvenile driving permit from their nearest
