Govt announces education plan for working families, more children to receive education
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equal educational opportunities to children from working-class families, announcing the immediate implementation of a plan to extend quality education to an additional 100,000 children. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain said the initiative is
Monsoon system to enter northern Pakistan on July 6, says NDMA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather and river flow outlook for July 6 to 10, 2026, forecasting widespread monsoon rainfall across northern parts of the country while stating that no major river flooding is expected during the period. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation
Hundreds of Drivers Penalized as Peshawar Traffic Police Target Tinted Glasses
PESHAWAR: The City Traffic Police launched a crackdown against the use of tinted glasses, taking action against 379 motorists for violating the ban, officials said on Sunday. The campaign was carried out on the directives of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Dr. Zahid Ullah, with traffic officials conducting inspections in various
Australia Make History with Seventh Women’s T20 World Cup Win
LONDON: Australia clinched a record eighth Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating England in the final match at Lord’s on Sunday. Batting first, England set a strong total of 150 for four in 20 overs with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt being the standout batsman for England as she remained not
IG Rizvi: Police Arrest Suspect in Group Captain Asim Tariq Murder
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have arrested the prime suspect in the killing of Group Captain Asim Tariq within nine hours of the incident, Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi announced on Sunday. Addressing a press conference, the IG of Islamabad Police stated that the case has been taken
Gunmen Open Fire at ANP Leader’s Home in Swat, Ambulance Also Targeted
MINGORA: Unknown gunmen opened fire on the residence of a local leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Swat on Sunday, injuring his brother before later targeting an ambulance transporting the victim to hospital, police said. The attack took place in the Shakardara area, where assailants fired at the
Nowshera Imposes Section 144 Amid Monsoon Flood Alert
NOWSHERA: The district administration of Nowshera has imposed restrictions under Section 144 following weather alerts issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warning of heavy monsoon rains and possible glacial outburst floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to officials, the current monsoon season is expected to bring intense rainfall, particularly in
Senior Journalist Absar Alam Receives Threats Over Reporting on the Banned JAAC
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Absar Alam has said that he has been subjected to a threatening and coordinated online campaign following his recent interview with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, claiming that the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is behind the activity. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly
Visa Sponsors in Pakistan Can Now Complete Biometric Verification from Home
ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a new digital facility allowing citizens sponsoring visa applicants to complete biometric verification from home through a mobile application, in a move aimed at streamlining the visa processing system. As per the authorities, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has facilitated biometric verification process
How Much Tax Do You Pay on Petrol and Diesel? Full Charges Revealed
ISLAMABAD: Details of the petroleum pricing structure have revealed that a significant portion of petrol and high-speed diesel prices is being collected in the form of taxes, levies and distribution margins, according to official documents. The information disclosed that on the sale of one litre of petrol, Rs118.76 is being
