Routine life badly disrupts as heavy snowfall continue in Muree
MUREE: Routine life badly disrupted as heavy snowfall continue in Muree Heavy snowfall has forced authorities to restrict movement on the Islamabad–Murree Expressway with officials temporarily stopping general traffic from entering the route toward Murree. In an alert shared by the National Highways and Motorway Police, the district administration said
Hidden hazards of drinking water from plastic bottles
PESHAWAR: Recent research by Concordia University, coupled with an analysis of over 140 international studies, has revealed that individuals who regularly consume water from plastic bottles may ingest thousands of microplastic particles annually. The study found that bottled water can contain anywhere from 2 to 6,626 microplastic particles per liter,
High sugar consumption driving diabetes surge in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The authorities highlighted a growing public health concern, stating that nearly 40 percent of the country’s population is affected by diabetes or related diseases, with excessive sugar consumption being a major contributing factor. During a question-hour session in the National Assembly, the government projected that Pakistan’s sugar production for
Weather alert, rain, snow forecast from sunday night onwards
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has forecast a westerly wave approaching the western parts of Pakistan on Sunday, 25th January, which is expected to affect the upper regions of the country on 26th January. The system is likely to bring widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall in various parts of the country
KP facing direct impact of terrorism, climate change: Shafi Jan
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, has said the province is confronting serious challenges, including terrorism and the impacts of climate change. Responding to remarks made at an opposition press conference, Shafi Jan highlighted the difficulties faced by residents
48-hour gas shutdown for certain consumers announced
ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a 48-hour gas suspension for industries and the CNG sector starting from January 24, as part of measures to manage increased demand during the winter season. According to an SSGC spokesperson, the decision has been taken to ensure better gas pressure
New NADRA app lets citizens see when, where CNIC was used
ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new Computerized National Identity Cards (CNIC) data monitoring application aimed at strengthening the protection of citizens identity data and enabling individuals to independently monitor the use of their personal information. Through the new app, citizens will be able to view complete
DI Khan incident, KP CM takes immediate notice
PESHAWAR (Shahid Jan): Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, takes immediate notice of the bomb blast in Dera Ismail Khan and strongly condemned the incident. The Chief Minister has sought a detailed report from the Inspector General of Police regarding the blast and directed authorities to ensure the provision
DI Khan wedding ceremony turns tragic, casualties reported
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Reports indicate that a suicide blast occurred during a private wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan, attributed to personal enmity linked to extortion. Tragically, innocent civilians were among those killed in the blast. The actions of the Fitna al-Khawarij have now escalated to the point where they
KP govt decides to install water meters across province
PESHAWAR: The Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department (LGE&RDD), under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP), has decided to install flow (water) meters as part of its modernising water conservation efforts. The department has also been installing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems on all tube-wells and
