Zakia Ahmad makes history as first Afghan female Everest climber
KATHMANDU: Zakia Ahmad created a new history as she became the first-ever woman from Afghanistan to summit the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, which stands tall at an elevation of 8,848 meters above sea level. Zakia climbed Mount Everest earlier today at around 7:20 a.m., as confirmed by expedition officials.
Free digital training initiative launched to empower youth nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a nationwide free digital skills training course that will help youths acquire knowledge about technological advancements and enhance their job prospects in the digital era. This initiative has been introduced by the government through an effort spearheaded by the Prime Minister in partnership with the
US-Iran talks show progress but no agreement yet, says Iranian official
TEHRAN: A senior Iranian official told Reuters that while no formal agreement has been reached with the United States, there has been a reduction in differences between the two sides. In his opinion, enrichment of Iran’s uranium and control over the Strait of Hormuz are the key issues hindering negotiations
Injury hits Pakistan hard before ODI series against Australia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top-order batters Fakhar Zaman and Saem Ayub have been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia due to injuries. It is reported by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that they are still recuperating and under treatment and thus are unable to feature in the ODI series.
Higher education department announces summer break for colleges
LAHORE: The Higher Education Department has officially announced the start of summer vacations for colleges across Punjab. As mentioned in the notification issued by the department, the vacations would commence from May 22 and shall be applicable for both public and private colleges. Furthermore, the notification mentioned that the four-year-degree
Major policy update for people planning to move to Europe
ISLAMABAD: People planning to travel or seek asylum in European Union member states may face stricter immigration procedures as the bloc begins implementing a new migration and asylum framework from June 2026. As reported by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment in Pakistan, the new deal intends to create
Province is burning and no one to ask, PHC CJ criticizes officials
PESHAWAR: The Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC) Justice S.M. Atique Shah remarked during the hearing of a contempt of court petition for non-implementation of the larger bench’s decisions and directives on the criminal justice system that if any government officer is not doing their work, we will order
CM Sohail Afridi allocates portfolios to ministers, advisers, and special assistants
Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi has formally assigned portfolios to provincial ministers, advisers, and special assistants, according to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Wing. Among the key appointments: Nazir Ahmad Abbasi has been handed the Energy and Electricity portfolio. Shakeel Ahmad will
OGRA approves major hike in LNG prices
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved a significant hike in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, raising rates by up to 28 percent. The official notification detailing the new LNG tariffs has been issued, signalling a substantial increase for consumers and industries alike. The notification regarding the
Goods worth millions of rupees reduce to ashes in Rawat
A horrific fire suddenly broke out in Sabzi Mandi and Landa Bazaar near Rawat Main Stop in Rawalpindi, which engulfed the entire market in an instant. According to eyewitnesses, the fire is so intense that its high flames and clouds of smoke are clearly visible from afar, due to which
