Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) teams on Saturday launched a major crackdown against encroachments in the Galiyat region, resulting in the widening of roads and restoration of smooth traffic flow. The operation, launched on the special directives of Adviser to the Chief Minister on Tourism, Zahid Chanzeb, and GDA Director-General, Shah Rukh Ali, was personally overseen […]
A health expert has raised serious concerns over the alarming increase in diabetes cases across the country, underscoring the urgent need for early detection and timely intervention to prevent the severe consequences of this chronic disease. Renowned diabetologist Dr BM Rathor described the rising number of diabetic patients as a “ticking time bomb,” urging immediate […]
The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shuichi, inaugurated a project for the pavement of a link road in the village of Jhandwal, Shinkiari, District Mansehra. The project was implemented by Saibaan Development Organisation, a non-governmental organisation working for vulnerable people in rural areas of Pakistan to eliminate social disparities. Through its Grant Assistance for […]
Pakistan and the United States on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic relationship between the two countries and enhancing collaboration in key areas. The development came as a US Congressional Delegation (CODEL), led by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and including Representatives Thomas Richard Suozzi and Jonathan L Jackson, along with other senior US […]
In a tragic incident, eight Pakistani motor mechanics were shot dead in Iran’s Sistan province near the Pakistan-Iran border. All victims hailed from the Bahawalpur district and were employed at a local workshop specialising in painting, polishing and vehicle repair. The deceased were identified as Dilshad, his son Naeem, Jaffer, Danish, Nasir and others. According […]
An official inquiry has not fixed the responsibility for an “astronomical increase” of 240% in cost of the Dasu Hydropower project to $6.2 billion on any single entity or individual but pointed figures at Chinese contractors, Wapda and the Planning Commission. The three-member committee also blamed the local administration of Kohistan district for a delay […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday forcefully advocated the right to education for every single child while proposing forming educational policy, teaching strategies and measures for promoting education with mutual cooperation. She addressed the fourth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, delivering a powerful speech centred on education reforms, women’s empowerment, and global […]
The apex court may have ordered anti-terrorism courts (ATCs) to conclude trials in all May 9 rioting cases in four months. However, an ATC in Rawalpindi on Saturday once again deferred a slew of GHQ attack and May 9 cases due to slackness of prosecution and absence of witnesses. When Rawalpindi’s ATC Judge Syed Amjad […]
In an interview with Hina Niazi, veteran actor Mahmood Aslam shared how fake news about his death affected him and his loved ones. Mahmood began by acknowledging that people are allowed to joke around, though not at the expense of hurting other people. “I’m not the only one they’ve spread this news about; there are […]
Starting 2027, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be examining films for a brand new stunt design category, as per Variety. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday that this new category will debut in the 100th Academy Awards, scheduled for 2028. On […]