Mina Khan Afridi orders cancellation of Tank road tenders to ensure transparency
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Communication and Works Mina Khan Afridi has set an example of transparency and good governance by cancelling road repair tenders in Tank within a day of their issuance. According to official sources, the tenders were issued in violation of clear directives from Chief Minister Khyber
Pak-Afghan trade resumes at Angoor Adda border after two-year closure
PESHAWAR: Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has officially resumed through the Angoor Adda crossing point in South Waziristan after the inauguration of a newly constructed border terminal. The crossing had remained closed to trade for nearly two years. According to the National Logistics Corporation (NLC), the terminal was developed in
PM Shehbaz leaves for Malaysia on two-day visit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed on Sunday for a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special
KP governor Kundi urges use of BISP data to assist Punjab flood victims
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasised the need for a dedicated forum to discuss issues related to water and canals, warning that promoting provincialism is detrimental to national unity. Speaking to the media, the governor remarked that if Punjab did not require foreign assistance, it should redirect
NDMA issues rain alert across KP during 24 hours
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory for the federal capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan, warning of possible adverse weather conditions over the next 12 to 24 hours. According to NDMA officials, intermittent rainfall is expected during this period, with light to
PM reaffirms support for teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the government’s resolve to supporting and empowering teachers as the nation marks World Teachers’ Day today (on Sunday). In his message, President Zardari congratulated teachers in Pakistan and around the globe, recognising their dedication, wisdom, and sacrifices in
Pakistan to face India in crucial Women’s World Cup match today
COLOMBO: In a much-anticipated match, Pakistan Women (PAK W) is all set to face Indian Women (IND W) team in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (today). The Indian team defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs in their opening match of the ICC
Regular coffee consumption linked to lower risk of liver illness
ISLAMABAD: Coffee fans will be pleased to hear the news, daily consumption of coffee could guard against life-threatening liver illnesses, new research suggests, published in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology. Earlier research has indicated a connection between coffee drinking and lower risk of liver disease. This new research takes it a
US Scientists develop energy-generating concrete to power homes and EVs
NEW YORK: In a revolutionary breakthrough, researchers in the US have invented a new kind of concrete that stores and produces electricity, turning buildings and highways into massive batteries which can charge homes and electric vehicles. Eveloped at MIT, the new concrete is an improvement on a previous generation of
Honda turns 77: Offers free registration on booking of new HR-V e:HEV
LAHORE: As part of its 77th anniversary celebrations, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan has launched a special offer for its customers free registration on booking the newly introduced Honda HR-V e:HEV hybrid crossover. As said by the company, the offer will be valid up to October 31, 2025, and which can
