PTA tax for iPhone 17 users in Pakistan for 2026
Islamabad — January 2026 The Apple iPhone 17 series has entered the Pakistani market, but buyers continue to face high PTA approval costs whether the device is brought from abroad…
Khamenei rebukes Trump as Iran protests intensify
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sharply rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of interference as anti‑government protests spread across the country. The remarks came in…
Pakistan, Jordan seek stronger B2B ties to boost trade and investment
Islamabad: Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General Khurram Sarfraz Khan (retd), and the leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday underscored the need to strengthen…
Who is Saima Farooq? Maryam Nawaz’s pick to lead Punjab Complaint Cell
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has appointed Saima Farooq as Chairperson of the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell and Helpline, a key public-facing body tasked with addressing citizen grievances…
Food Safety Authority inspects DHQ Hospital Timergara
By Rahmat Ullah Swati TIMERGARA — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety & Halal Food Authority has collected water samples from the canteen of District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Timergara and dispatched…
Pakistan eyes regional role in clinical research
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed Pakistan’s ambition to become a regional hub for clinical trials, highlighting the country’s vast potential in clinical research during…
Earthquake jolts twin cities, AJK, and northern regions
January 09, 2026 Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Islamabad and nearby areas on Thursday, causing fear and panic among residents who rushed out of homes and offices. According to…
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Visits NDU, Reaffirms Defence Training Cooperation with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, visited the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, on Thursday, reaffirming the importance of…
230 killed in Swat during 2025, including 11 honour killings and 9 suicides
Swat: A total of 230 people, including 169 men and 61 women, were killed in various incidents across Swat district during 2025, while 11 cases of honour killings and nine…
KPCSW forms oversight committee to strengthen girls’ education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) has constituted the Provincial Girls Education Oversight and Advisory Committee, a move aimed at improving policy oversight, accountability,…
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