PTI seeks donations from supportive YouTubers for Sept 27 long march
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is facing growing financial difficulties ahead of its planned September 27 long march, with party leadership struggling to secure funds for the event, sources said. PTI has asked YouTubers supporting the party, particularly those based abroad, to contribute to its funds for the planned September 27 long
Cyber Fraud Hits Pakistan: 227,000 Victims, Rs8.32bn Lost
ISLAMABAD: More than 227,000 people have fallen victim to cyber fraud in Pakistan over the past three years, losing around Rs8.32 billion to online scams, official data revealed on Saturday. The data shows that 83,080 complaints were registered in 2024, followed by 76,646 in 2025. More than 68,000 complaints were
Private Hajj Packages: 7,600 Seats Booked, 64,000 More Still Available
ISLAMABAD: Around 64,000 seats are still available under Pakistan’s private Hajj scheme, while more than 7,600 intending pilgrims have already completed their bookings. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 25 authorised Hajj companies have so far received Rs6.88 billion through the official Hajj portal. The private
How to Get a NADRA Vaccination Certificate Online
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced an online system allowing international travelers and Umrah pilgrims to obtain digital vaccination certificates before traveling abroad. The move comes as the Airport Health Department has made NADRA vaccination certificates mandatory for passengers travelling internationally from all airports. The new
Govt Notifies New IGP Islamabad, NCCIA Chief
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday formally notified the appointment of Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry as the new Inspector General of Islamabad Police and Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi as Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Sohail Chaudhry replaces Ali Nasir Rizvi as the Islamabad police
Shafi Jan’s Anti-Maryam Remarks Trigger Backlash Within Party
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s daughter, Meher Bano Qureshi, has called on her party colleague and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan to apologise for his remarks about Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. In a post on X, Meher Bano urged Shafi Jan to withdraw his
Govt Declares 26 KP Districts ‘Hard Areas’ Over Security Situation
PESHAWAR: The federal government on Saturday approved security risk allowance for administrative officials and the police personnel of 26 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, declaring them as ‘hard areas’. In this connection, the Establishment Division informed the KP chief secretary about the decision, declaring the 26 districts in six regions as
KP Sets Up AI, Digital Institute to Modernize Education Sector
PESHAWAR: To modernize the education sector and expand access to quality learning, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched two initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, digital education and virtual learning. The Elementary and Secondary Education Department has established what it describes as the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Institute
Pakistan Suffer Series Sweep After 3rd Test Defeat
EDGBASTON: England beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the opening over but Joe Root (62) and
Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti Says No Talks With Terrorists
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said on Saturday that fight against terrorism would continue until eliminating the last terrorist, saying civil and military leadership is fully united against combating terrorism. “There is no ambiguity or confusion on this issue,” he said while speaking to national media anchors, senior
