Pakistan opens Torkham and Chaman borders to allow UN aid into Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: Six units of United Nations aid shipments have arrived at the Torkham and Jamrud for distribution to Afghanistan. Once approved by officials, these containers will be handled accordingly. Customs officials report that two of the shipments are located at the Torkham gate and four are situated at the Jamrud
Pakistan continues relief operations in Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Dattwa aftermath
COLOMBO: Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Dattwa in Sri Lanka, Pakistan’s relief efforts are ongoing. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has rapidly accelerated aid operations for the affected Sri Lankan population. On Thursday, NDMA sent out 20 tons of relief
Mohammad Rizwan eyes glory in Big Bash League
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan cricket team wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, has shared his excitement and at the same time stated his vision that he wishes to be the top player in the Big Bash League (BBL). Rizwan, who is part of Melbourne Renegades, expressed that the BBL is a great opportunity
Pakistani citizens can now apply for passports online – Here’s how you can do it!
ISLAMABAD: The Immigration and Passport Department has simplified the procedure for citizens by outlining the steps to apply for a passport online via the e-services portal. Individuals can now submit applications for a passport without waiting in lengthy queues. The Passport Department posted a video on media explaining the procedure,
Swat Administration cracks down on illegal encroachments in Mingora Bazaar
Shahzad Naveed MINGORA: The district administration of Swat has started a crackdown against illegal encroachments in Mingora Bazaar of Swat district. This operation is being overseen by Imran Ali Shah, the Additional Assistant Commissioner-I Babozai and Traffic Magistrate, assisted by DSP Traffic, TMA officials and other concerned departments. The operation
Starc overtakes Akram, rewrites history as top left-arm fast bowler
BRISBANE: Mitchell Starc, Australia’s arm fast bowler, has made history by surpassing former Pakistani great Wasim Akram’s 23-year-old record, for the highest number of Test wickets taken by a left-arm fast bowler. Starc reached the milestone on Thursday in the pink-ball Ashes Test versus England, at the Gabba, where he
FIA uncovers five illegal kidney transplant networks in KP
PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) identified five coordinated groups engaged in the illegal kidney transplantation trade in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) disclosed that in the year 18 individuals were detained and five unauthorized kidney transplant facilities were closed. FIA authorities stated that individuals requiring kidney
KP CM seeks increase in province’s NFC share from 14.62% to 19.62%, says Shafi Jan
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, has said that Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, accompanied by his team, participated in the National Finance Commission meeting with thorough preparation and presented the province’s case in an effective, well-argued and robust manner. He
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway closed for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway to all types of traffic due to dense fog on Thursday night. An NHMP official announced that the motorway is currently closed, and commuters are advised to use the Grand Trunk Road for emergency travel until the
President approves summary of Chief of Defence Forces appointment
ISLAMABAD: The president of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, on Thursday approved the summary recommending the appointment of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). The president also signed the extension in the tenure of Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer
