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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s government is ramping up efforts to boost health, education, and inclusive development as part of its Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27. Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, in high-level meetings…

LAHORE: Police have taken the Opposition Leader of the Punjab Assembly, Mian Riaz Qureshi, into custody. According to a spokesperson for the Opposition Leader, Qureshi was arrested from Kallar Kahar. Alongside him, three Pakistan…

CHITRAL: Parents of schoolchildren here have urged the Elementary and Secondary Education Department to reconsider newly introduced school timings. From April 1, 2026, the Education Department has introduced a new four-day work week…

PESHAWAR:  At least 47 people have lost their lives and 117 others have been injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rains triggered house collapses and widespread damage across the province. According to official reports, 21 deaths and 40…

MAKKAH: A rare 19th-century copy of the Holy Quran is currently on display at the Quran Museum in Makkah, located in the Hira Cultural District. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the historic manuscript reflects the deep reverence…

KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began on a negative note on Tuesday, with the market showing significant losses in the early session. The KSE-100 Index fell by 1,595 points, closing the morning session at 149,129…

RAWALPINDI: Today marks the 14th anniversary of the tragic Giari Sector incident at the Siachen front, where 129 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their lives in the line of duty. On April 7, 2012, a catastrophic avalanche struck…

TEHRAN: Iran has formally rejected the U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire, sending its response through Pakistan. According to Tehran, a short-term truce will not resolve the conflict. Instead, Iran is calling for a permanent,…

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted nationwide operations against drug smuggling, arresting eight suspects and seizing over 164 kilograms of narcotics valued at more than Rs 26.2 million. According to an ANF spokesperson,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new restrictions on commercial operating hours across the country as part of broader energy-saving and austerity measures aimed at reducing petroleum consumption. The decision was finalized…