Thousands of Afghan refugees head back home in single day
PESHAWAR: More than 2,400 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan in a single day through the Torkham border, according to data released by the Centre Control Room for the repatriation of illegal foreigners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The returns took place as part of the ongoing repatriation process of undocumented foreigners from
Traffic update, motorways re-opened including M1
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad, have been reopened for traffic. According to the motorway police spokesperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened to all types of traffic after visibility improved. Earlier, the M1 motorway from Peshawar Toll Plaza
Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing proposed US takeover of Greenland
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries opposing the United States’ proposed acquisition of Greenland, escalating tensions with Denmark and several European allies. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the US would impose a 10 percent import tariff
Pakistan most affected by Taliban rule in Afghanistan: US Journal
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has been identified as the nation that has been hurt the most by the Taliban government in Afghanistan, according to a research article published by The Diplomat, an international journal. When the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan considered the development as an opportunity for regional
Scientists uncover hidden landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice
NEW YORK: The first detailed information about the hidden landscape under Antarctica’s ice sheet has been disclosed by scientists and it has already opened up a whole new world of geological features that are previously unknown to mankind. The researchers are of the opinion that the vast ice cover of
PTA allows overseas Pakistanis to keep SIM cards active
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled one of the most significant steps ever taken to assist overseas Pakistanis and hence making sure that they have mobile services uninterrupted while living abroad. The PTA has stated that overseas Pakistanis will now be allowed to keep saying “hi” through their
Strict safety measures implemented in Swat as snowfall draws tourists
MINGORA: Heavy snowfall has brought about the prohibition of vehicles without snow chains as part of the extensive safety measures that the Swat region authorities have put into place for those tourists who travel there. More than 200 vehicles that were on their way to the Mahodand and Paloga lakes
Sri Lankan batsman sets new record in ICC Under-19 World Cup
HARARE: Varan Chamoditha is a young cricketer from Sri Lanka who has created a record in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with an amazing and another stunning performance of batting. Chamoditha scored 192 runs from 143 balls including 26 fours and a six, against Japan showcasing very aggressive
District administration enforces curfew in North Waziristan
North Waziristan: The district administration has announced a curfew for the entire North Waziristan district on Sunday, January 18 as a result of security forces’ planned movement through the district, which they have also issued a public alert for. As per the official announcement, the first day of the operation
Bangladesh refuses to travel to India for ICC T20 World Cup
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has put forward the same reasons for not sending its national team to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup security concerns and government directives. The BCB, after a meeting with an ICC delegation in Dhaka, made an official announcement stating that the
