Deadly flash flood claims three lives
LANDI KOTAL: As many as three persons of a family including father and son of Neki Khel, sub tribe of Zakha Khel were died when a Peshawar bound vehicle was washed away in flash flood here in Wali Khel village of tehsil Landi Kotal district Khyber on Saturday, police and
Poor monitoring, infrastructure issues mar matric exams in KP
PESHAWAR: The Education Monitoring Authority (EMA) reported that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa matriculation examinations faced serious irregularities because they detected suspicious activities at 39 percent of examination centers. The report revealed that inspectors checked 566 examination centers to document the numerous breaches of examination rules. The centers had 16 percent of their
PSL 11: Islamabad United crushes Rawalpindi by 7 wickets
LAHORE: Islamabad United won convincingly against Rawalpindi by 7 wickets, in the 12th game of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 held at Qaddafi Stadium Lahore, on Saturday. There was some delay in the game due to rain, but when the condition became better, Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, won the
Ishaq Dar, Abbas Araghchi discuss regional situation in phone call
ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held telephone discussions with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, in order to discuss the regional developments. In a Foreign Office press release, it was mentioned that there was an extensive exchange of opinions regarding the changing
Senate nomination: PTI KP sets up nine-member parliamentary board
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has constituted a nine-member parliamentary board to select a candidate for the vacant Senate seat previously held by Murad Saeed. The board will be chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and includes key party leaders such as PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar National Assembly Parliamentary
US detains Qassem Soleimani’s niece, Daughter also in custody
WASHINGTON: The US immigration authorities detained the niece of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, identified as Hamideh Soleimani Afshar along with her daughter following the revocation of their green cards, according to official statements. The US State Department confirmed that both individuals are currently being held by Immigration and Customs
Bahrain FM acknowledges Pakistan’s key role in peace initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani highlighted the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. During their discussion, the two leaders addressed the latest developments in the region. Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized the
Foreign Ministry rejects misleading comments on UAE financial deposits, reaffirms strong partnership
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has firmly rejected recent misleading and unfounded commentary regarding the financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that are held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). In an official statement, the Ministry clarified that the UAE’s deposits were placed with
Gold prices hold steady, latest rates in local market
Gold prices have remained stable in the local market today, providing reassurance for both investors and buyers. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold is currently set at 490,362 Pakistani rupees per tola, while the price for 10 grams is 420,406 rupees. On the
KP to launch modern green transport network across seven cities
PESHAWAR (Kashif Uddin): In a significant effort to address environmental challenges and enhance public transport infrastructure, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced plans to launch a modern green transport network in seven major cities across the province. This initiative, supported by a $200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB),
