Motorway between Peshawar and Islamabad closed for commuters
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway to all types of traffic due to dense fog. An NHMP official announced on Monday night that the motorway is currently closed, and commuters are advised to use the Grand Trunk Road for emergency travel until the
Australia simplifies visa services for Pakistan nationals
The Australian High Commission in Pakistan has simplified the visa application process for Pakistani citizens, allowing them to complete essential steps from home using their mobile phones. According to the embassy, a new app has made obtaining an Australian visa easier than ever, eliminating the need to visit a biometric
KP health department appoints 51 medical officers
PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Health, Khaliq ur Rehman, chaired an important meeting today regarding the issuance of appointment letters to the newly inducted 51 Medical Officers (MOs). Director General of Health Services, Dr Shahid Younus, along with all relevant officers from the Health Department, attended the meeting. The Minister was
Pakistan Navy tests advanced indigenous anti-ship ballistic missile
Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile. The weapon system is capable of engaging sea as well as ground targets with high precision. The system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance and advanced manoeuvrability features. According to a statement issued by Pakistan Military
Newly elected MNAs meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
By: Mehwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: Newly elected members of the National Assembly recently met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The newly elected members include Babar Nawaz, Bilal Farooq Tarar, Bilal Badar, Raja Daniyal, Hafiz Noman, Chaudhry Tufail Jatt, and Mahmood Qadir. The Prime Minister congratulated them on their success
ICC announces schedule for men’s T20 World Cup
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the Men’s T20 World Cup, which will kick off on February 7. Pakistan and India are set to face each other on February 15, 2026, in Colombo. This match will mark the first encounter between the two teams since
KPCSW calls for united action to end digital violence against women and girls
PESHAWAR: Chairperson Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW), while addressing the launch ceremony of 16 Days of Activism 2025 at the University of Peshawar, emphasised the urgent need to combat the rising threat of digital violence against women and girls. She noted that digital violence is among
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa clinches 9 medals at 70th National Cycling Championship
LAHORE: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cycling team showcased a strong performance at the 70th National Track Cycling Championship held in Lahore under the auspices of the Pakistan Cycling Federation. In the men’s competition, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa team finished as the runner-up, securing 2 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 1 bronze
22 militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Bannu
PESHAWAR: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Bannu District, on the reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of the operation, their own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, twenty-two khwarij were sent to hell.
DG ISPR denies reports of Pakistani strike on Afghanistan
RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has stated that the allegations regarding an attack on Afghan territory are baseless. Addressing a news briefing, DG ISPR said that Pakistan did not carry out strikes in Afghanistan. However, when Pakistan conducts operations, it informs the
