
Rain and snowfall grip Lower Dir as weather turns extremely cold
January 22, 2026
Lower Dir: Severe cold conditions gripped Lower Dir after rain and snowfall were reported across the district, including the Talash Valley, following a sudden…

Lower Dir Food Authority takes action against unhygienic food outlets in Timergara
January 22, 2026
Timergara: The Lower Dir Food Authority carried out inspections of restaurants and fast-food outlets in Timergara following a public complaint lodged by college students…

Committee meeting on proposed amendments to Acid and Crime Bill held at Women Commission
January 22, 2026
Peshawar: A committee meeting to review the proposed amendments to the Acid and Crime Bill was held at the office of the Provincial Women…

Poultry industry warns of chicken shortage amid duty on day-old chicks
January 22, 2026
The Pakistan Poultry Association has warned that Pakistan could face a chicken shortage within weeks after the government decided to retain a Federal Excise…

U.S. chargé d’affaires launches “Let Freedom Ring” Liberty Bell initiative in Islamabad
January 22, 2026
Islamabad: U.S. Mission to Pakistan on Wednesday launched its “Freedom 250 Liberty Bell” initiative, themed “Let Freedom Ring,” with an unveiling ceremony held at…

Riphah International University launches Innovation & Wellness Fest 2026 in Lahore
January 22, 2026
LAHORE — Riphah International University has launched its seven-day Innovation & Wellness Fest 2026 at its Gulberg campus, bringing together students, academics, industry leaders…

Finance minister meets Bill Gates at Davos to strengthen cooperation on health and reforms
January 22, 2026
Davo: Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, met Bill Gates on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, where discussions…

Realtors Association Mardan meets KP local government secretary, seeks relaxation in NOC rules
January 22, 2026
Mardan: A high-level delegation of the Realtors Association Mardan met with the Local Government Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary to discuss key challenges facing the…

PRCS and ICRC leadership discuss growing humanitarian challenges in Merged Areas
January 22, 2026
Islamabad: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) leadership held a meeting with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to discuss the rapidly deteriorating…

Rubina Khalid holds live E-Katcheri at BISP headquarters
January 22, 2026
Islamabad: Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Rubina Khalid on Thursday held a live E-Katcheri at the BISP Headquarters in Islamabad to directly hear public…

CDA board to consider regulations for recognised katchi abadis in Islamabad
January 22, 2026
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board is set to take up draft regulations to govern recognised katchi abadis in Islamabad, a move aimed at…

Another gas cylinder blast reported in Islamabad in January 2026
January 22, 2026
ISLAMABAD — A powerful explosion occurred at a gas cylinder shop in Sharifabad, Koral, a suburban area of Islamabad, on Wednesday, causing a fire…

Government’s attempts to suspend Imran Khan’s X account were rejected, court told
January 22, 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Islamabad High Court that the government made repeated attempts over the past three and a half years…

Paper mulberry removal to cut Islamabad allergy cases by over 40%: minister
January 22, 2026
Late-year allergy cases dropped from over 2,300 in 2023 to 1,031 in 2025 following targeted tree removal Overall allergy prevalence fell from 8% in…

Vocational training to secure prisoners’ future a priority: Kamran Haider Awan
January 22, 2026
District Jail Layyah has upgraded its barber shop and barber training centre with support from local philanthropists, aiming to equip inmates with practical skills…

Citizens face difficulties as e-stamp paper limited to Bank of Khyber in Abbottabad
January 21, 2026
ABBOTTABAD: The introduction of e-stamp paper in Abbottabad has created widespread difficulties for citizens, with long queues and limited access forcing many to spend…