Five target killers killed in Police encounter in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Most wanted target killer gang, including their ringleader, was killed in police encounter on Monday. CCPO Peshawar Mian Saeed told the media that the slain accused had previously martyred 2 police personnel and was planning to commit more serious incidents against the police. He said that the ringleader of the
Extortion of Charsadda TMA employees on fake receipts revealed
CHARSADDA: Serious questions have been raised on the administrative structure and state writ of Charsadda district, where illegal tax collection from butchers in the name of Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) has been revealed for a long time. According to a local correspondent, TMA Charsadda officials are collecting huge amounts from
KP Assembly’s law and order committee to meet tomorrow
PESHAWAR: An important and high-level meeting of the provincial assembly’s special committee has been called tomorrow to review the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a statement issued by the assembly secretariat, the meeting will be held at 12 noon tomorrow in the Rehman Baba Conference Room
Locals protests against prolonged power outage in Sawabi
SWABI: Locals protests against the worst power outage in Kalu Khan tehsil of Swabi continue. Angry protesters closed the Mardan-Swabi main highway to all types of traffic, due to which long queues of vehicles formed and passengers faced severe difficulties. The protesters say that the prolonged and unannounced load shedding
How Chinese Super Train covers distance of 700 Km in two second?
Scientists from China’s National University of Defence Technology tested this superfast train on December 25. Chinese scientists have recently surprised the world with an experiment, regarding which media reports said that a maglev train was tested that reached a speed of 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, and
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway re-opened for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Monday informed that the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway has been reopened to traffic, offering relief to travellers after closures caused by thick fog and rain. Earlier, the motorway was shut from the Peshawar Toll Plaza to the Rashakai interchange due to fog
Afghan refugees demands two months winter concession
In view of the severe cold and adverse conditions, the refugees have demanded an additional two to three months of concession from the Pakistani government due to severe winter condition in Afghanistan. Afghan families living in camps in Peshawar and other areas say that there is severe snowfall and cold
NCCIA sounds alarm over rising cyber threats ahead of New Year
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Authority (NCCIA), on the verge of the New Year, has sounded a warning signal concerning internet fraud. According to the NCCIA, dishonest advertisements that promise “New Year greeting links” and fake present offers are very much in the air. The agency suggests that people
NADRA introduces online fingerprint verification for passport applicants
ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a new fingerprint verification system. Henceforth, applicants will be able to use the Pak ID app created with NADRA’s partnership to verify their fingerprints while being in the comfort of their homes. With this system, there is no need to go to passport offices for
UNSC calls emergency meeting over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the recent action of Israel to recognize Somaliland, a region that claims independence from Somalia. The meeting, which will take place today, Monday, is going to address the situation and the consequences of the Israeli
