The crackdown on illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, continued across Rawalpindi, with over 350 individuals transferred to the holding centre at Golra Mor, police said on Sunday. According to officials, police and district administration teams are conducting raids across the city, targeting individuals who either possess Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC), have expired visas or […]
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has announced that about 90,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj this year under the government Hajj schemewith Hajj flights starting from 29th of this month. As part of the 2025 Hajj policy, a total of 179,210 Pakistanis are set to perform Hajj this year. The Hajj […]
A high-level meeting of the Task Force established for the development and uplift of Peshawar was held under the chairmanship of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah. The Task Force was formed on the directives of the chief minister to accelerate efforts toward transforming Peshawar into a modern and livable city. The meeting was attended […]
While troubling incidents of religious intolerance reported across both sides of the Indo-Pak border highlight the worst side of humanity, one odd street in Peshawar presents a soul-stirring picture of what interfaith harmony can look like. The 200-year-old temple in Gor Khatri, which is regularly visited by the Hindu community, is located just 50 steps […]
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to reallocate unused funds and medical equipment across hospitals to enhance the healthcare system in the province. In this regard, the four regional directors of the health department have been instructed to provide details on the reallocation of unused medical equipment and supplies in the hospitals within their respective districts. […]
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Local Councils Association has once again urged the provincial government to fulfill its commitments regarding the release of funds to local governments, warning of a full-scale protest across the province if their demands are not met. Despite the establishment of local governments in K-P over three years ago, the provincial government has failed […]
A series of traditional sports events organized by the Sports Department continued on Sunday, drawing large crowds to the Sports Complex under Derajat Festival. The events included tent pegging, wrestling (kushti), kabaddi, and doda, among others. MNA Faisal Amin Gandapur and Tehsil Mayor Umar Amin Gandapur were present at the venue, where enthusiastic spectators gathered […]
At least eight people were killed and eight others injured on Sunday in a traffic collision between a bus and a rickshaw on Lahore Road in Punjab’s Jaranwala area, Express News reported. According to police, the deceased were travelling in a loader rickshaw, and all belonged to the same family. The victims included women, children, […]
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has lowered crude oil prices for Asian buyers in May to their lowest level in four months. The price reduction follows OPEC+ oil group’s unexpected decision to boost supply. State oil giant Saudi Aramco reduced its May official selling price (OSP) for its Arab Light crude by $2.30, […]
Speculation over former Indian captain MS Dhoni’s potential retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has intensified after Chennai Super Kings’ loss to Delhi Capitals on Saturday. At 43, Dhoni has been at the center of retirement rumors for several years, but this season’s form, especially with the bat, has led many to believe this […]