Over 250,000 fake CNICs of Afghan nationals blocked by NADRA
ISLAMABAD: The government has intensified action against illegal Afghan residents in Pakistan, with many found holding fake Pakistani national identity cards (CNICs) under the supervision of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). According to sources, NADRA used specialized software to detect suspicious CNICs, uncovering that over 250,000 individuals had
48-hour curfew imposed in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have imposed a 48-hour curfew in three districts, including Tank, Upper South Waziristan, and Lower South Waziristan, due to the deteriorating security situation. The time of the curfew will be from 6:00 AM on November 6 to 6:00 AM on November 8, 2025. The district
Stay connected: WhatsApp officially launches on Apple Watch
CALIFORNIA: The long wait is over, and the instant messaging application for WhatsApp is now available on the Apple Watch. Meta has dished out wrist technology. The company’s announcement of the update was published via a blog entry, wherein they further indicated that the Apple Watch users could totally depend
KP’s plan to legalize unregistered brick kilns faces collapse
PESHAWAR: The key project aimed at reducing air pollution and bringing unregulated brick kilns under the legal framework in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has not met its objectives and is now in danger of being shut down. The program was launched in 2019 to rehabilitate traditional brick kilns by converting them
Muzzammil: Federal govt cutting provincial funds instead of its own expenses
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, said that instead of cutting its own expenses, the federal government is reducing the funds of the provinces. He stated that Rs. 5,147 billion in non-tax revenue also goes to the federal government. Advisor to CM KP further stated
Veteran spinner Yasir Shah hints at retirement after talks with PCB
LAHORE: Star Pakistani spinner Yasir Shah, after a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indicated that he might be retiring from his decorated cricket career soon. The 39-year-old in an exclusive conversation with the local media, confirmed that he has decided to forgo this year’s domestic season, which is
Hangu Police seize heavy weapons, arrest eight in targeted operations
HANGU: Hangu police conducted a large-scale operation to target the elements responsible for committing crimes and going against the state. They managed to seize a large quantity of heavy weapons and arrested eight suspects. According to police officials, these operations were conducted under the supervision of DPO Khan Zeb Mohmand
Khawaja Asif urges Afghanistan to act wisely for regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called on the Afghan government to come up with a positive attitude and be responsible so that the region could enjoy a durable peace and stability. The minister speaking to the press at the Parliament House in the capital city mentioned that a Pakistani
KP govt releases Rs1.41 billion for local government department
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Wednesday released Rs 1.41 billion to the Local Government Department for the cleanliness campaign across the province. Taking a concrete step towards providing a clean and healthy environment to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Minister for Local Government Meena Khan Afridi has ensured
Pakistan-Afghanistan next round of talks starts tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The next round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, in Istanbul. The goal of these discussions is to make a final effort to restore trust between the two neighbouring countries. Details emerging on Wednesday indicate that Pakistan has reaffirmed its primary objective: to eliminate
