COMSATS Abbottabad Honors Distinguished Graduates at Alumni Excellence Awards 2026
ABBOTTABAD: COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, held its Alumni Excellence Awards 2026 ceremony on Tuesday to recognize graduates for professional achievements, innovation, community service and contributions to society. The ceremony was attended by alumni, faculty members, students, administrative staff and families of the award recipients. Director CUI Abbottabad Campus Prof. Dr. Zakir Hussain attended as […]
House Officers Protest at Swat Medical Complex Over Stipend Disparity, Hospital Services Affected
SWAT: House officers at Swat Medical Complex Teaching Hospital staged a protest in the hospital’s main block, demanding payment of monthly stipends in line with Pakistan Medical and Dental Council regulations. The protesting doctors said house officers working in Zone-II are entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs75,600 under PMDC rules, but they are currently […]
Illegal Fishing in Panjkora River Is Punishable Under Law, Says Fisheries Officer
LOWER DIR: District Officer Fisheries Lower Dir Latifur Rehman has warned that illegal fishing in the Panjkora River is a punishable offence and said action will be taken against violators under the law. Speaking to media representatives, Latifur Rehman said the protection of aquatic life is a shared responsibility and the public must avoid illegal […]
Egypt Records One Birth Every 16 Seconds as Population Reaches 109 Million
Egypt’s population has reached 109 million, with official statistics showing that a child is born in the country almost every 16 seconds. According to Egypt’s statistics authority, the country added one million people in 267 days after reaching 108 million on August 16, 2025. The latest increase was recorded by May 9, 2026. The new […]
Search Continues for 7-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Sewer Drain in Rawalpindi
Rescue teams are continuing a search operation for a seven-year-old boy who reportedly fell into a sewer drain in Rawalpindi’s Westridge area, officials said. The child has been identified as Wisal Khan, son of Farhad Khan. According to initial reports, he fell into the drain on Tuesday evening within the limits of Westridge police station. […]
Govinda’s Daughter Tina Ahuja Responds to Divorce Rumours About Her Parents
Tina Ahuja, daughter of Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja, has responded to ongoing rumours about her parents’ marriage, saying such reports affect her but she has learned to ignore them over time. According to Indian media, the 36-year-old spoke about the speculation in a recent interview and said she has been hearing […]
A young woman alleged that her cousin sexually assaulted her,
Rawalpindi police have registered a case after a young woman alleged that her cousin entered her home in Gujar Khan, sexually assaulted her, recorded an objectionable video and later used it to blackmail and threaten her. According to police, the case was registered at Gujar Khan police station on the basis of the survivor’s statement. […]
Petroleum Prices Likely to Drop From June 20
Petroleum prices in Pakistan are likely to be reduced from June 20 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the petroleum authorities to explore relief for consumers, according to sources. The expected reduction could be significant if the government decides to reverse part of the increase made in March, when petrol prices were raised sharply amid […]
Fatima Sana Sets New Records Despite Pakistan Defeat in Women’s T20 World Cup
Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana delivered a standout all-round performance against South Africa in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, setting multiple records despite Pakistan’s two-wicket defeat. Fatima scored an unbeaten 55 off 38 balls after Pakistan had collapsed to 50 for eight while batting first. Her innings helped Pakistan recover from a difficult […]
BISP Women Beneficiaries Can Now Withdraw Stipends From Any Partner Bank Retailer Nationwide
BISP beneficiaries will be able to withdraw their stipends from any participating bank retailer or agent across Pakistan under a new interoperable digital wallet payment system launched by the Benazir Income Support Programme. The agreements were signed at BISP Headquarters in Islamabad on June 18, 2026, with 1LINK and partner banks to improve payment access […]