Govt sets deadline to obtain driving licenses
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police will launch a strict crackdown against unlicensed drivers from October 1, with cases to be registered and arrests made, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to police sources, the action will apply equally to both private and government vehicles. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Ali Nasir
India violates ceasefire along LoC; Pak Army responds effectively
MUZAFFARABAD: Indian forces once again violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, resorting to unprovoked firing in Neelum Valley. According to officials, Pakistani troops responded effectively, targeting Indian positions in retaliation. Following the incident, Indian forces also fired small arms at forward posts in Leepa
KP government suspends 119 teachers in South Waziristan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: On the directives of KP Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, the District Steering Committee on Education suspended 119 teachers in South Waziristan Upper over absenteeism. During a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ismatullah Wazir, the District Education Officer (Male) suspended 100 male teachers, while the District Education Officer
PTI lauds historic defense pact with Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) welcomed the signing of a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that it would strengthen bilateral ties and contribute to regional security. In a statement, the party described the pact as a reaffirmation of the historic depth of
Gold rates increase in Pakistan following international market gains
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday in line with an upward trend in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,700, reaching Rs390,300 in the local market. Similarly, the rate for 10 grams of
Four kidnapped brothers of prominent Alkozy family recovered in Torkham
PESHAWAR: Four brothers of the well-known Alkozay business family of Afghanistan, who were kidnapped by unidentified persons in police uniform from Hayatabad recovered and shifted to Afghanistan via Torkham border today. Family sources said that the family had written a letter to chief justice and army chief requesting assistance in
Gold price rises sharply, nears Rs 4 lakh per tola
The price of gold per tola in the country’s bullion markets has increased today after a big decline yesterday. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola has increased by Rs 1,700 to Rs 390,300.The price of ten grams of gold has increased
Defense agreement bounds Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to Joint future strategy:Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal says that the defense agreement has bound Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to a code and joint stretegy. While talking to the media in Lahore, he said that the defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is a milestone,” I congratulate the Prime Minister and
KP Wildlife Department banned hunting of ducks and other waterfowl
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Wildlife Department has banned hunting of birds in 57 places for the 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season. The ban on hunting of waterfowl will be in effect until December 31, 2025. The Sindh cabinet has banned hunting of birds for one year. Birds will not be hunted
Lack of transparent trials affecting fundamental rights : PHC
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Saturday ruled that lack of transparent trials of shortcomings in the criminal justice system is affecting the constitutional and fundamental rights of the citizens of the province. Peshawar High Court, hearing on petitions filed against shortcomings in the criminal justice system ordered the relevant authorities
