PTI MPA Amjad Ali appears before NAB, denies corruption allegations
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member provincial assembly and former special assistant to the chief minister, Amjad Ali, appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Sunday and denied the allegations against him. Former Special Assistant and Member of the Assembly, Dr Amjad Ali, appeared before the
KP CM demands release of tribal districts’ dues from federal government
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi urged the federal government to immediately release Rs 850 billion owed to the province under various heads, including funds for the merged tribal districts and the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Addressing a peace jirga in Bara, the chief minister said the
Prime Minister announces new domestic gas connections for domestic consumers
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced the immediate restoration of domestic gas connections across Pakistan, marking the fulfillment of a long-standing public demand. Speaking at a ceremony held to commemorate the reopening of gas connections, the premier said, “Today, the government has decided to resume gas supply for
Arshad Sharif’s mother passes away
ISLAMABAD: Begum Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif, has passed away after a long and courageous struggle for justice for her son. Despite her advanced age and fragile health, she remained steadfast in her pursuit, travelling from place to place to ensure accountability for Arshad Sharif’s
Will there be a public holiday tomorrow as nation observes Kashmir Black Day?
ISLAMABAD: As October 27 approaches, speculation is growing over whether it will be declared a public holiday in Pakistan. The day, observed annually as Kashmir Black Day, marks the beginning of India’s unlawful occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, a somber chapter in South Asia’s history. While the day carries deep
PM to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day trip, the Prime Minister will lead a
MDCAT 2025 underway across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 is being conducted today across Pakistan and overseas, with more than 140,125 candidates appearing in the examination organized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). A total of 35 examination centers have been established nationwide, while an international center
Full night’s sleep, still exhausted? You may have idiopathic hypersomnia
ISLAMABAD: Are you suffering from extreme sleepiness during the day even after a full night’s sleep? If that is the case, you might have a rare sleep disorder called Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH). The people who are afflicted with such a disease have to sleep for very long hours, but they
Kohli sets new milestone, surpasses Sangakkara in ODIs
SYDNEY: Virat Kohli has surpassed the Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The Indian batsman hits 74 runs during the third ODI at Sydney and emphatically led India to a comfortable nine-wicket victory after he had started batting with his made-up
UAE’s new mega renewable energy project to create 10,000 jobs
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launches a massive solar-plus-battery project to lead the world in clean power generation and create thousands of jobs across the country. Gulf News reported that the ground-breaking ceremony of the landmark project was performed by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
