State bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11pc
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday that it will maintain the key interest rate at 11 per cent. This decision comes as policymakers consider the effects of recent flooding and rising food prices on inflation. In a statement shared via social media platform X, the SBP noted
Vehicle of KP governor’s media advisor snatched at gunpoint in Karachi
KARACHI: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governor, Faisal Karim Kundi’s media advisor’s car was reportedly snatched at gunpoint in Karachi FB area, police said on Monday. According to the police, the vehicle of Ali Ayub, media advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, was reportedly snatched at gunpoint in Karachi.
KP government removes secretary of forest and environment
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has removed Shahid Zaman from his position as Secretary of the Department of Environment, Forests, Wildlife, and Climate Change. He has been instructed to report immediately to the Establishment Division in Islamabad for new responsibilities. This decision follows a notification
MDCAT 2025: Only 53% of candidates qualify for MBBS in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
By: Andaleeb Rani PESHAWAR: In the recent Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025, only 53 per cent of candidates have qualified Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar released the results of Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025
Jordanian King lauds Pakistan military’s role in regional peace during meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is on an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, called on His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed
Speaker KP assembly summons DG NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assembly speaker, Babar Saleem Swati, has summoned the director general of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) tomorrow at 12 PM over violating an agreement with the government. During the assembly session on Monday, the KP assembly speaker, Babaar Saleem Swati summoned DG
Amendment to KP assembly rules and business 2025 proposes inclusion of more regional languages
PESHAWAR: A significant amendment motion to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Rules and Business 2025 was presented in the Provincial Assembly today, aiming to broaden linguistic inclusivity within the House. The amendment, introduced by Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Aftab Alam, proposes the inclusion of Seraiki and Gujri languages alongside English, Urdu,
Peshawar police foil murder attempt inside Judicial Complex Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Peshawar police have foiled a murder attempt inside the Peshawar Judicial Complex, arrested a couple and recovered a weapon from their possession. According to the police, a man and his wife had planned to murder an individual accused of involvement in their son’s death. Their attempt at revenge was
Pakistan to partially closes its airspace tomorrow
Pakistan has decided to partially close its airspace for two days as the Civil Aviation Authority has issued a NOTAM notice to Air Missions in this regard. According to the NOTAM issued, certain air routes will be temporarily closed. The closure will start from 12 noon on October 28 and
Gold prices drops in Pakistan
Gold prices dropped significantly in local markets after a slight increase last Sunday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewelers and Association, the price of gold per tola has decreased by Rs3,300 and has reached Rs430,362. The price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by Rs2,829 and has reached
