A Hyderabad school among top 10 global finalists has brought international recognition to Pakistan after being shortlisted for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. The Government Girls Lower Secondary School Tando Mir Ghulam Hussain in Hyderabad, Sindh, has secured a place among the top 10 finalists in the Community Collaboration category. Organised by T4 Education, the World’s Best School Prizes honour schools that demonstrate outstanding achievements in improving education, supporting student welfare and creating a positive impact in their communities. The awards are regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in global education. Thousands of schools from around…
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The KP government announces bounty on terrorists as part of efforts to improve security and eliminate militant networks operating in the province. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department has released a fresh list of 15 highly wanted militants active in Dir and nearby areas and announced substantial cash rewards for information leading to their arrest. According to an official statement, rewards ranging from Rs4 million to Rs12 million have been set for the wanted suspects to encourage public cooperation and help bring them to justice. The list assigns rewards based on the severity of the suspects’ alleged crimes. Officials said the…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced new safeguards to protect citizens’ money and bank accounts. Under the SBP new instructions for banks, financial institutions cannot block, freeze or restrict customer accounts without a valid legal reason, proper verification and approval from the relevant authority. The central bank issued the directives in compliance with orders from the Islamabad High Court, which had already barred banks from blocking accounts without legal authority. During hearings in the case, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir directed the State Bank to establish a clear internal mechanism to ensure that customers are not subjected to unnecessary…
Pakistan has once again played a key diplomatic role in bringing the United States and Iran closer to dialogue, with an important meeting expected to take place in Doha, Qatar, to discuss technical issues between the two countries. According to reports, a two-member US delegation is set to travel to Doha for the meeting. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to participate in the discussions. Former US ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer praised Pakistan’s efforts, saying that Islamabad’s mediation helped persuade Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue. A day earlier, US President…
A militant drone attack in Bajaur killed a nine-year-old child and injured a woman after a residential house was targeted in the Mamond tehsil of the district. According to local sources, the attack took place in the Inam Khoro area of Chena Gai in Mamond tehsil, where a drone struck the house of a local resident identified as Hayatullah. The strike left a nine-year-old child dead on the spot, while a woman sustained injuries. Rescue teams shifted the injured woman to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment, where she is receiving medical care. Local sources said the attack targeted a…
A clash between Indian Army and police in occupied Kashmir has surfaced after police in Kishtwar registered a case against several army personnel over an alleged attack on a police station. According to Indian media reports, dozens of personnel from the 17 Rashtriya Rifles allegedly entered the Atholi police station in Kishtwar district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by scaling the boundary wall. Reports said that around 40 armed soldiers carrying weapons and sticks entered the station and allegedly assaulted police officers and damaged property inside the premises. Police have registered an FIR against several army personnel, including…
US-Iran talks resume this week after Washington and Tehran agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and continue negotiations over their dispute involving the Strait of Hormuz. A US official said both countries had agreed to stand down for now under a 14-point memorandum of understanding reached on June 17. The agreement allows commercial vessels to move freely through the strategic waterway while technical discussions continue. According to reports, the next round of talks is expected to take place in Qatar on Tuesday. The renewed diplomatic push comes after several days of escalating tensions. The latest violence began when…
Pakistan struck militant hideouts in Afghanistan and carried out an intelligence-based operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants linked to Jamaatul Ahrar, according to the military. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the actions were part of Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq, an ongoing campaign against militants. The military said security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where four militants were killed. Among those killed was high-value commander Khan Farosh, also known as Zabal, along with three other members of Jamaatul Ahrar. The ISPR said additional operations targeted militant hideouts and…
India has acknowledged military deaths in Operation Sindoor, 7 May 2025, by officially adding the names of six soldiers to the National War Memorial’s Roll of Honour. According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), the Indian government included the names of six personnel who were killed during the operation, marking a formal recognition of losses that were previously unconfirmed at the official level. The soldiers named include Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Aviation Technician Moord Murli Naik, Havaldar Sunil Kumar Singh, and Sergeant Surinder Kumar. KMS reported that sustained protests and pressure from families of…
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that efforts are underway to improve the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in the southern districts, where sustainable peace is seen as essential for economic stability, investment, and job creation. While speaking to the media at the residence of Barrister Arshad Abdullah, he said his Governor KP remarks on provincial governance reflect support for resolving public issues, including wheat and CNG-related matters. However, he added that the provincial administration must show greater seriousness in addressing these challenges. He noted that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are performing their duties with limited resources.…
