PESHAWAR – A fire that erupted in the basement of the Outpatient Department (OPD) at Lady Reading Hospital on Friday was successfully extinguished, rescue officials confirmed. According to initial reports, the blaze is believed to have been caused by a short circuit. Rescue personnel used smoke ejectors to clear the area, and fortunately, no casualties […]
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Sugar prices surge to 229 PKR per kg across Pakistan
Sugar prices in Pakistan have surged, reaching a maximum of 229 PKR per kilogram in Quetta. Statistics show that last year, the average price was 132.24 PKR per kilogram. The recent spike has pushed Quetta residents to pay the highest rates in the country. In the past week, Quetta saw an increase of 19 PKR […]
CTD officer martyred, two injured in Peshawar blast
PESHAWAR – An officer was martyred and two others injured in an explosion at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Peshawar on Sunday, which officials said resulted from a short circuit. According to police, a section of the building was damaged by the blast. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Saeed confirmed that […]
Four robbers killed in police encounter in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Four robbers were killed in a police encounter on Friday in the Mirakachori Mehr Gul Kallay area of Peshawar, following a gun battle with law enforcement personnel. According to police officials, the encounter erupted after authorities received intelligence regarding the presence of armed suspects in the area. Upon reaching the location, the suspects opened […]
COAS Asim Munir vows to defend Pakistan’s borders
PESHAWAR – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability during his visit to Peshawar on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Addressing a Jirga of tribal elders, the Army chief emphasized that Pakistan seeks peaceful relations with all […]
Mian Amer Mahmood calls provinces to improve governance and cut costs
PESHAWAR – Dunya Media Group Chairman Mian Amer Mahmood has said that creating smaller provinces in Pakistan would help reduce administrative expenses and improve governance efficiency. Speaking at an awareness session titled “Pakistan 2030: Challenges, Opportunities, and New Pathways” organized by APPSUP at Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, on Wednesday, Mian Amer Mahmood argued that smaller […]
Tomato Prices Skyrocket to Rs500/kg
LAHORE – Inflation-weary citizens are facing yet another blow as tomato prices have soared to an unprecedented Rs500 per kilogram in parts of the country, deepening the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. In Lahore, wholesale markets are witnessing a sharp spike, with tomato supplies reportedly dropping by nearly 50%, sending retail prices skyrocketing. Traders say supply shortages […]
Two Students Found Dead in Separate Hostel Incidents in Hyderabad, Peshawar
Tragedy struck two cities as two students were found dead in separate hostel incidents on Sunday — one in Hyderabad and the other in Peshawar. In Hyderabad, police recovered the body of Abdullah Soomro, a fourth-year MBBS student from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), from his hostel room. Initial findings suggest suicide, […]
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan
A powerful earthquake struck parts of northern Pakistan on Friday, shaking cities including Islamabad, Peshawar, Gilgit, and Rawalpindi. The tremors were also felt in Abbottabad, Swat, and Chitral, causing panic among residents who rushed out of homes and buildings. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake measured 5.6 in magnitude on the Richter […]
Gandapur’s Resignation Returned Over Signature Dispute
PESHAWAR – A political crisis is brewing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after Governor Faisal Karim Kundi refused to accept the resignation of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, saying his signatures did not match. The governor said he received two resignation letters with different signatures and asked Gandapur to visit the Governor House on October 15 […]