US Embassy suspends visa services in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have temporarily suspended visa services, cancelling all appointments until March 6 due to security…
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 sets new digital engagement records
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has set new digital benchmarks, with the tournament in India and Sri Lanka recording its highest-ever engagement across ICC.tv and the International Cricket…
Allegations of misconduct surface at BISP Nashonuma Centre in Shangla
SHANGLA: Allegations of corruption and exploitation have emerged against staff at the Benazir Nashonuma Programme Facilitation Center operating under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) at the District Headquarters Hospital…
Recovery of Rs150 million begins from 820 police personnel in Swat over BISP payments
SWAT: Authorities have begun recovering approximately Rs150 million from 820 police personnel in Swat district over payments received under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), with monthly salary deductions already…
BYD unveils Seal 08 flagship EV with 1,000 km range ahead of March 5 global debut
SHENZHEN: BYD has released official teaser images of its upcoming flagship electric sedan, the Seal 08, confirming a global debut on March 5. The model represents the production evolution of…
Solidarity rally held in Sheringal to express support for Pakistan Army
By Syed Zahid Jan UPPER DIR: A solidarity rally in support of the Pakistan Army was held in Sheringal, drawing participation from residents and representatives of various organisations from across…
Women entrepreneurs to receive 25% tax concession after FTO order, says WCCI Peshawar
PESHAWAR – Women entrepreneurs across Pakistan will be able to claim a 25% tax concession from Tax Year 2025 after the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) ruled in Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025,…
Maroof International Hospital announces new DHA Rawalpindi facility at annual Iftar dinner
ISLAMABAD – March 2026: Maroof International Hospital has announced plans to establish a new healthcare facility in DHA Phase II, Rawalpindi, expanding its services beyond Islamabad to improve access to…
Swat administration orders daily monitoring of street children after key meeting
SWAT: The district administration in Swat has ordered daily monitoring of street children in Mingora and surrounding areas following a Child Protection Committee meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Saleem Jan…
Iran conflict disrupts Indian basmati exports; Pakistan trade also at risk
MUMBAI/ISLAMABAD: The Iran conflict has disrupted Indian basmati exports, leaving around 400,000 metric tons of rice stranded at ports or in transit as shipping routes through the Middle East face…
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