ATC grants bail to 250 in PTI protest cases on January 5, 2025The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Islamabad on Friday decided the bail applications for 400 accused involved in cases related to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) protest on November 26. Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain approved the bail for 250 accused across 13 cases, while rejecting the applications of 150 others. In the case registered at the Bani […]
Rain and snow forecast for upper regions; dense fog to persist in plains: PMD on January 5, 2025The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday forecasted rain with snowfall over the hills in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. Dense to moderate fog is likely to persist during morning and night in the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Upper Sindh. A frontal weather system is currently influencing […]
Ministry of IT, Huawei launch Pakistan ICT Training Portal on January 5, 2025The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in collaboration with Huawei on Friday launched the ICT Training Portal to enhance IT skills among youth. Minister of State for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, while addressing the launching ceremony, said that the portal is expected to play a pivotal role in nurturing a digitally competent workforce, […]
Governor Kundi rejects NRO for politicians, stresses accountability on January 5, 2025Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday dismissed the possibility of any political leader receiving an NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) and made it clear that no such concessions were forthcoming and stressed accountability. Talking to media during his visit to Peshawar Press Club to congratulate the newly elected cabinet of PPC and Khyber Union […]
NA committee pushes for Railway land lease on January 5, 2025The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Railways Friday stressed the need to regularize railway land and lease out commercial properties to enhance revenue generation. A meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee was held on under the chairmanship of Rai Hassan Nawaz Khan at the Railway Headquarters Lahore. During the meeting, CEO of Pakistan Railways […]
Azma Bokhari criticises PTI, highlights govt’s achievements on January 5, 2025Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of relying on lies to gain attraction. She said that this strategy negatively impacts vulnerable children who fall prey to their false propaganda. Bokhari emphasized that rioters should face no leniency and must be held accountable for their actions. The minister also outlined several […]
KP Govt establishes modern cadet college in Lakki Marwat on January 5, 2025The Khyber Paktunkhwa government has completed establishment of a state-of-the-art cadet college in district Lakki Marwat. The project, approved at a cost of Rs 1,329.487 million, spans an extensive area of 1,060 kanals and covers a built-up area of 208,585 square feet, said a press release issued here on Friday. The project, to begin operations […]
KP CM challenges fresh ECP notice In PHC on January 5, 2025Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has approached the Peshawar High Court in response to fresh notice issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regarding his assets. The petition, filed against the ECP, challenged its authority and motives in issuing the notices. In the petition, the CM argued that he had submitted […]
NA body expresses concern over delays in key road projects on January 4, 2025The National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications convened at Parliament House here Friday for its 6th meeting to discuss key infrastructure projects and ongoing issues in the sector. Chaired by MNA Mir Shabbir Ali Bijarani, the Committee reviewed the Ministry’s responses to previous recommendations and expressed concerns over delays in critical road projects aimed at […]
Manshera woman becomes trailblazer by introducing snail farming in Pakistan on January 4, 2025Inspired by international practices where snail mucus is highly valued for its cosmetic benefits, Sidra Sajjad, an ambitious female entrepreneur from Mansehra district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has become a pioneer in introducing snail farming to Pakistan. With prior experience in herbal business, Sidra was intrigued by the economic potential of snail farming after reading an […]