Property worth millions of rupees damaged in Chitral fire
Property worth millions of rupees was reduced to ashes when a fire in the Chitral Ayun petrol pump broke out at midnight on Friday. The fire damaged four vehicles, six shops, pump building, when the pump staff was asleep. Timely action by NHA staff and a water tanker, Rescue 1122
Gilgit’s beauty overshadowed by unremoved election campaign materials
GILGIT: While the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections concluded on June 7, the aftermath of the campaign continues to affect the city’s appearance, with banners, flags, and posters still visible across major roads and public spaces. During the election campaign, political parties and candidates extensively displayed promotional material at intersections, bridges, public
Trump reaffirms commitment to peace, US seeks full ceasefire across middle east fronts
WASHINGTON: The United States President Donald Trump has reiterated America’s commitment to peace in the Middle East, expressing hope for a comprehensive ceasefire involving Lebanon, Hezbollah, Israel, and other regional fronts. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump urged all parties in the Middle East to remain committed to
Sitting too much may increase health risks, study says
A new medical study has suggested that spending around four hours a day sitting may be associated with better health outcomes, while both excessive and very limited sitting time could increase health risks. The findings, published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, are based on an analysis of
PTA issues emergency alert for citizens nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important public advisory warning citizens against the use of foreign SIM cards, declaring their use within Pakistan illegal and potentially dangerous. According to the PTA, foreign SIM cards operating in the country can expose users to significant security, financial, and legal
National report highlights alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A major national report jointly prepared by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and UNICEF has revealed that approximately 8.6 million children in Pakistan are engaged in child labour, with more than 6.6 million involved in hazardous work that poses serious risks to their health, safety, and future.
Field Marshal meets Ghana’s Chief of defence staff, discusses regional security, defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Ghana, hold meeting with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. According to ISPR upon his arrival at GHQ, the visiting military leader was
Major update for individuals planning trip to UAE
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, following the easing of tensions in the Middle East after the recently announced US-Iran memorandum of understanding, reportedly facilitated through Pakistan’s mediation efforts. According to the updated guidance issued by the UK Foreign Office, previous
Heavy rains, strong winds cause fatalities, damage across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PDMA
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a damage assessment report following strong winds, lightning strikes, and heavy rainfall that affected various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours. According to the PDMA, nine people lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries as roofs and
KP assembly releases agenda for FY 2026-27 budget session
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has released the agenda for its budget session, outlining key legislative and financial proceedings for the day. According to the agenda, the session will commence with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (PBUH), and the national anthem. This will be followed by leave applications
