WhatsApp tests new version for Apple Watch, but requires iPhone connection
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp has recently initiated the testing of a new application version tailored for the Apple Watch, which will let the users to get messages, media, and notifications right on their wrist. As per the news from WhatsApp Beta Info, the new version will let the users of the Apple
Russia announces fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Russia has declared a fully funded scholarship initiative aimed at students from Pakistan with the aim of enabling them to obtain undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees from several universities in Russia. In this scheme, the students who get selected will enjoy free tuition. Besides, they are
CM Afridi contacts political leaders for dialogue on provincial security
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mohammad Sohail Afridi, after deciding to meet political leaders from all sides, called them individually. These were the leaders among whom also counted Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Aimal Wali Khan, Siraj ul-Haq, Amir Muqam, Aftab Sherpao, and Mohammad Ali Shah Bacha. After these conversations with political
Kuwait backs Mohmand Dam project with second loan agreement for hydropower expansion
ISLAMABAD: After a successful first financing round, Pakistan and Kuwait have sweetened the deal with the signing of the second loan agreement for the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project, officials confirmed. The signing of the deal worth 7.5 million Kuwaiti Dinars (around 25 million USD) took place at a ceremony at
TTP orders militants to withdraw from tribal areas and return to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: A Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) order was given to all militant wings of the network that they be in Pakistan’s tribal areas and fast move back to Afghanistan. Together with Mufti Noor Wali, several TTP high-ranking members issued the directive, which was so well-coordinated that it was recognized as a
KP Assembly’s special committee on law and order to meet on November 3
PESHAWAR: The Law and Order Special Committee of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will hold a meeting on November 3 at 12:00 PM in the Provincial Assembly Secretariat, as per the confirmation by the officials. An official notification informed that the meeting will first review the overall security situation in the
Govt announces price hike in petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to increase the prices of petrol and diesel for the next 15 days. The Finance Ministry has revealed that petrol prices have been increased by Rs. 2.43 per liter and diesel prices have been increased by Rs. 3.02 per liter. According to the official
CM Afridi seeks political consensus, invites Aimal Wali Khan to APC
Kashif Udin Syed PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, via a phone call, communicated with Senator Aimal Wali Khan, the central president of the Awami National Party (ANP), talked about the security situation in the province. The Chief Minister invited Senator Khan to join the All-Party Conference (APC), which
OGRA reduces LPG prices for November following global rate decline
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced on Friday a reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), providing relief to the public. The price has been lowered by Rs 5.88 per kilogram. According to the notification issued by OGRA, the new price is now set at
Babar Azam sets new record, becomes leading run-scorer in T20 Internationals
LAHORE: Pakistan’s star batsman and former captain, Babar Azam, has achieved another milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 International cricket. During the second T20 match between Pakistan and South Africa held in Lahore on Friday, Babar came to bat with 4,223 runs in 122 innings across 129 matches.
