SBP announces bank holiday
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, on account of a public holiday being observed across the country. According to an official notification, the holiday has been declared by the Government of Pakistan on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas. All offices
Katlang shooting: two succumb to injuries, three others hurt as clash escalates
By: Muhammad Ayub Ayub KATLANG: Two people succumbed to their injuries while including a woman, and three others sustained critical injuries as the clash between two groups escalated in the Katlang area of district Mardan on Monday. According to the police, two people who were critically injured after the incident
PM Shehbaz announces massive cash rewards for U-19 cricket players
By: Mewhwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced significant rewards for the players of the under-19 Pakistan cricket team that became the Asian champions by defeating India in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reward of Rs
Fire erupts in PTV Peshawar centre: Rescue 1122
By: Jangsu PESHAWAR: A fire broke out in one of the rooms at the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) station in Peshawar on Monday, as confirmed by a Rescue 1122 official. Bilal Ahmad Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, told Pakhtun Digital the blaze started in the executive administration
Gold prices continue to rise in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices have surged to record levels in both domestic and international markets, causing concern among buyers and investors. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola in Pakistan has witnessed a sharp increase of Rs 6,200, pushing the new rate to
Two people injured in broad daylight shooting in Katlang bazaar
MARDAN: At least two people were critically injured in a broad daylight shooting in the Katlang Bazaar of Mardan district on Monday afternoon. According to local sources, two people were injured in a broad daylight shooting by the accused in the busy Katlang Bazaar of Mardan district. They said that
Motorway toll tax hike! PHC seeks clarification of policy
Peshawar High Court took notice of the repeated of hike in Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway toll tax and sought policy clarification from the authorities concerned. The hearing on the petitions filed against the increase in toll tax on the motorway continued by Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Farah Jamshed, during which the
Frontier Corps and AID International Jointly organized medical camp
KHYBER: Frontier Corps(FC) and AID International Jointly organized medical camp free medical camp at Major Gulfam Shaheed School, Malik Din Khel, Mehrban village area. The camp was supervised by 213 Wing Commander Lt. Col. Waqas and Captain Bilal. Hospital doctors from Peshawar HMC, LRH, and RMI participated in the free
Pak-US relations 2025-Pakistan set precedence in Trump-era foreign policy
The Washington Times has revealed in its latest article that an unexpected turn took place in US foreign policy during the year 2025, where the “India First” strategy under President Donald Trump seemed to be gradually coming to an end, and Pakistan emerged as an important strategic partner. According to
Dandy Dirdoni Dam- A popular spot for fish farming and fry fish food
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Dandy Dirdoni Dam, located in Ghulam Khan Tehsil of North Waziristan, is gaining fame not only for its beauty but also for its delicious fish. The fish here are being liked throughout the region due to their unique taste. According to the local population, this dam is not
