Bomb blast in Wana, JUI(F) leader Maulana Sultan martyred
A senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), a renowned religious scholar and the head of Jamia Ashrafiya, Maulana Sultan was seriously injured in a bomb blast near Wana Bazar in South Waziristan last night. He later succumbed to his injuries. According to sources, Maulana Sultan was on his way home
Bilalwal issues special directives for Sohail Afridi hospitality: Nasir Hussain Shah
Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah has said that special instructions were given by Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to provide full support to Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s peaceful political movement. He said that the PPP always believes in democratic values, political tolerance and the constitutional right
Gold price in Peshawar-check latest price here
PESHAWARI: Gold prices remain stable on Saturday morning as earlier increase on Friday. According to the All Pakistan Jewellers Association, after an increase of Rs 3,400 in the price of gold in the local market, gold per tola has reached Rs 469,562 on Firday. Similarly, the price of 10 grams
Do eggs increase cholesterol levels, new research
A study recently published by Harvard Health Publishing questions long-held beliefs about the association between eating eggs and cholesterol, finding that dietary cholesterol has a far smaller impact on blood cholesterol levels than originally believed. It also reported that dietary cholesterol does not have a significant impact on the level
Mahmood Khan Achakzai expresses reservations about PTI
The head of the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ain Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has expressed concern over the lack of discipline in the Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), saying that there is only one leader for every 100 people in the PTI. Addressing lawyers at the camp of the presidential candidate of Lahore Bar,
Weather authorities warn of dense fog in KP, Punjab and upper Sindh
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fog advisory for several districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Upper Sindh, warning motorists and commuters of reduced visibility in the morning hours. According to the latest update, moderate to dense fog is currently affecting parts of Punjab, with visibility
More Pakistanis leaving for work abroad amid economic challenges
ISLAMABAD: The number of Pakistanis going abroad for employment continues to rise, with over 762,000 nationals travelling overseas for work last year official data revealed. According to the Bureau of Emigration, a total of 762,499 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in the last year, marking an increase of 35,000 compared
Free cancer medicines to be provided under public-private partnership
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and Roche Pakistan signed an agreement to facilitate the provision of cancer treatment to patients residing in federally administered areas. The Federal Minister announced that Roche Pakistan will provide free medicines for three major types of cancer under a new agreement.
M-1 motorway closed for traffic due to dense fog
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the motorway from Peshawar to Islamabad for all types of traffic due to dense fog. The closure affects several sections of the road due to poor visibility caused by fog. Specifically, the area from Swabi to Peshawar is closed, and
Amir Muqam highlights governance, security issues in KP, criticises CM Karachi visit
PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON and President Pakistan Muslim League (N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Amir Muqam criticised Chief Minister Sohail Afridi visits to Karachi, saying the province is grappling with severe financial, administrative and security challenges. In a statement, Amir Muqam said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing
