Danish School Plan Sparks Debate in Shangla
Residents welcome the proposed Rs4 billion Danish School but demand formal approval, funding, construction and a clear timeline to ensure the project does not remain another unfulfilled promise. SHANGLA: Federal…
Swat Jirga Rejects New Military Operation
Grand jirga gives the government one month to eliminate militants and restore lasting peace, warning of protests, highway closures and a possible long march to Islamabad. SWAT: A grand jirga…
PTCL and WWF Join Hands for a Greener Pakistan
PTCL and WWF-Pakistan have joined hands for a tree plantation drive in Islamabad as part of the company’s Independence Day campaign, ‘Pakistan Jitna Jawan’. ISLAMABAD, August 13, 2026: Pakistan Telecommunication…
KP Youth Gain Digital Skills
More than 100 young people completed a week-long skills development programme focused on artificial intelligence, graphic designing, video editing and other market-oriented digital skills. PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Affairs…
Stranded Couple Ignored Rescuers Over Spirit Fears
Two people stranded in a mountain forest reportedly ignored rescuers because of a traditional belief that responding to unfamiliar voices in the mountains could bring bad luck. BEIJING: Two people…
UK Assures Action on Pakistani Students’ Visa Delays
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott discussed visa delays affecting Pakistani students with Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and assured that the matter would be addressed. ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner…
Woman Drowns in Soan River in Rawalpindi
A 28-year-old woman reportedly fell from the parapet wall of Soan Bridge in Rawalpindi and drowned while allegedly recording a TikTok video. RAWALPINDI: A 28-year-old woman drowned in the Soan…
Sanam Saeed Defends Durefishan Saleem
The actor called the online criticism “very lame” and said repeatedly targeting Saleem over her accent was mean and inconsiderate. Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed has come to the defence of…
Emraan Hashmi Sparks Bulbulay Confusion
The Indian actor said he has not been approached for the role, prompting Pakistani fans to wonder if he was referring to Mahmood Aslam’s iconic character in the long-running sitcom.…
Anmol Pinky Acquitted in Three Drug Cases
A Karachi court acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in three drug-related cases registered at Guzri Police Station between 2020 and 2022. KARACHI: A Karachi court has acquitted Anmol alias Pinky, who…
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