Amitabh Bachchan Reveals the Truth Behind His ‘Retirement’ Remark
NEW DELHI: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has dismissed reports of his retirement, clarifying that he has no plans to step away from acting or television. The 83-year-old actor shared a newspaper clipping on his blog carrying a report about his alleged retirement. Bachchan explained that a remark he had
Senate Panel Proposes Major Reforms to MDCAT and Medical Admissions
ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee’s subcommittee on health has recommended major reforms to the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and the admission system for medical colleges, including holding the test twice a year and considering a reduction in its admission weightage from 50 percent to 30 percent. The recommendations
FIA Tightens Rules for Govt Employees Travelling Abroad on Leave
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced a digital system to strengthen the monitoring and verification of government employees travelling abroad on Ex-Pakistan leave, according to sources. The new system is aimed at government officials and employees travelling overseas for Hajj, Umrah, vacations or other personal purposes. Under the
Zimbabwe’s Taylor Breaks Legendary Cricketer Tendulkar’s Record
HARARE: Zimbabwe’s wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has surpassed Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the player with the longest career in men’s One-Day International (ODI) cricket. Taylor achieved the milestone on Tuesday when he featured for Zimbabwe in the first ODI against Australia at the Harare Sports Club. The Zimbabwean
PTI Protest Case: KP Government Upset with IGP Over Affidavit Filed in IHC
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has expressed serious displeasure with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the filing of an affidavit in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a case related to the PTI protest without obtaining approval from the provincial government. According to an Express News report,
No Smart Lockdown Planned in Islamabad, Says Tariq Fazal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has rejected reports of a proposed “smart lockdown” in Islamabad, saying no such proposal was discussed at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Speaking to the media, the minister said the meeting focused on
Rs 200 Prize Bond Draw Results Announced — Check Winning Numbers
ISLAMABAD: The latest draw for the Rs 200 Prize Bond was held on September 15, 2026, with the balloting taking place in Muzaffarabad. Bondholders can now check the winning numbers for the first, second, and third prize categories. The draw was conducted under the prize bond system administered by National
KP Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed on Fridays and Saturdays
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to keep all public and private educational institutions closed on Fridays and Saturdays for two months in view of the ongoing petroleum crisis in the province. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department issued a notification in accordance with directives from the provincial cabinet.
KP Govt Signs MoU to Create Employment Opportunities for Students
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Higher Education Department has taken another student-friendly initiative by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology in Haripur to create greater employment opportunities for students. Under the agreement, university and degree college students will be provided
Rising Petrol Prices: Govt Considers Three-Day Smart Lockdown
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again begun considering imposing a “smart lockdown” across Pakistan in response to rising petroleum prices amid the ongoing US-Iran war. According to Samaa TV report, under the proposal being discussed, Friday, Saturday and Sunday could be designated as holidays, with restrictions imposed on unnecessary
