The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has constituted a five-member larger bench to hear a writ petition concerning the alleged disappearance of five people, including a woman, reportedly seized during a raid in the provincial capital. The larger bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah, also comprises Justice Arshad Ali, Justice Sahibzada Asadullah, Justice […]
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Agriculture Major (retd) Muhammad Sajjad Barakwal has said that the upcoming budget will be people-friendly. Priority will be given to Agriculture, Sports among other sectors. The previous budget was not up to the public expectations due to lack of time and financial constraints. Funds were not available for paying salaries of government […]
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has categorically rejected the federal government’s proposed formula for water distribution among the provinces as “unjust and unacceptable.” Addressing a grand jirga organised by PkMAP in Swabi district on Saturday, Achakzai, who is also the head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Aaeen-e-Pakistan, stressed that Pakistan can only function […]
The death toll from the catastrophic oil tanker fire near Nushki’s main bus terminal has climbed to 13, with more than 50 individuals still receiving treatment in hospitals in Quetta and Karachi. Medical officials report that at least a dozen of the injured remain in critical condition. Twelve of the victims were laid to rest […]
The second edition of the Peshawar Literary Festival commenced on Saturday with a vibrant opening ceremony at Nishtar Hall, drawing a diverse crowd of writers, intellectuals, journalists, artists, and literature enthusiasts from across the province. The two-day event, themed ‘Literature, State, and Politics’, aims to examine the role of literature in shaping political discourse and […]
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has confirmed he tested positive for a recreational drug during the SA20 tournament earlier this year and is currently serving a provisional suspension. Rabada left the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 3, with his franchise Gujarat Titans initially stating he had returned home to attend to a “significant […]
Apple’s popular AirPlay feature, which allows seamless streaming of music, photos, and videos between devices, has been flagged for a serious vulnerability, putting millions of users at risk. The flaw, identified by cybersecurity researchers as “AirBorne,” could allow hackers to infiltrate iPhones, iPads, Macs, and third-party devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, particularly in […]
In a rare display of devotion and endurance, four Muslim pilgrims arrived at Saudi Arabia’s Al Hadithah border crossing this week after travelling on horseback from Europe to perform Hajj. The group, comprising three Spanish nationals and one Moroccan citizen, was warmly received by Saudi officials and volunteers at the northern Al Qurayyat region crossing. […]
Payoneer, the global financial services platform widely used by freelancers and digital professionals, has introduced a 3% withdrawal fee for users in Pakistan—prompting widespread concern among the country’s burgeoning online workforce. The updated fee structure, which quietly came into effect this week, marks a significant shift in the cost of doing business for tens of […]
Beyoncé has received a cease-and-desist letter from Sphere Entertainment Group (SEG) after controversial visuals from her “Cowboy Carter” tour depicted the singer towering over the Las Vegas skyline and lifting the Sphere venue. The imagery, which debuted during the opening night of her tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, shows Beyoncé as a colossal […]