GILGIT: Provincial Finance Minister Engineer Muhammad Ismail has stated that steps are being taken to restore the health cards in Gilgit Baltistan. He assured that health cards will be restored soon. On Friday, while addressing the Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly in response to a notice from opposition member Kaneez Fatima, he stated that restoration of cards is a significant issue. In other three provinces Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa the health cards has already been restored. In this regard, the provincial government has been in communication with the federal government, and a meeting has also been held with relevant federal officials.…
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ISLAMABAD: Former Senator and Chairman of his charity foundation, Talha Mehmood, visited the Khyber Network Islamabad Center on Saturday. During his visit, he explored various departments of the network and received a comprehensive briefing on their operations. In an exclusive interview with Khyber News and K2 Television, Senator Mehmood praised the Khyber Network’s offices and studios for their regional cultural decor, which he noted enhances their aesthetic value. He lauded the AVT Channels Network for its effective role in promoting regional culture through its studios, calling it a commendable and positive aspect. Senator Mehmood also highlighted the Khyber Network’s dedication…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorology Department (PMD) warned Karachi residents on Thursday to get ready for hotter weather in the coming days. They have forecast a period of dry weather with no rain expected, which means temperatures are likely to rise PMD Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz said there won’t be any rain in Karachi until at least mid-September. He also mentioned that even after that, it’s still uncertain when or if rain will come. The Met Office says Karachi will have partly cloudy and humid weather over the next 24 hours. The minimum temperature recorded in the city was 27.5°C, and…
PESHAWAR: Three teachers were suspended for seating students on ground during classes in Peshawar. An inquiry has been initiated into the matter. District Education Officer of Peshawar (DEO) suspended three school teachers of Government primary school number 2, number 3 and number 4 of seating students instead of classrooms. After the schools reopened following the holidays, District Education Officer of Peshawar (DEO) took action to ensure students were provided with proper facilities. The DEO mentioned that although schools had Rs 50,000 funds in PCT account, students were still being too made sit on the ground instead of being providing mats…
DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry has emphasized that the army is committed to its accountability system. The law will take its own course if any member of the Pakistan Army is found to be working for personal gain or promoting a specific agenda, he stated. His comments came during a press briefing at Rawalpindi, where he discussed the recent arrest of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid. The retired general is under investigation for alleged land grabbing and taking valuables from the owner of a private housing society. “A petition was filed against General…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that Karachi is expected to experience scattered light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday. The weather is likely to remain partly cloudy and humid for the next 24 hours. The weather department reported that the morning’s lowest temperature was 27°C, and they expect it to rise to between 32°C and 34°C during the day. The weather in Karachi has seen a decrease in the intensity of monsoon winds, reducing the chances of rain in the city. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz mentioned that while the likelihood of rain in Karachi is low, there might…
A day after the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a significant decrease in the country’s annual inflation rate to 9.6%, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the role of the current government’s efforts and policies in achieving this improvement. On Tuesday, he highlighted that this is the first time in almost three years that inflation has dropped to a single-digit figure. PM Shehbaz shared the news on his official X account, noting the drop to 9.6% in August. He credited the government for stabilizing the economy and lowering inflation, emphasizing that this positive change was due to their hard work…
ISLAMBAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that his government is actively working to meet the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure a loan program. He expressed hope that this would be Pakistan’s last loan program, emphasizing the government’s commitment to implementing reforms and achieving economic stability. During a federal cabinet meeting, PM Shehbaz stated that the government is diligently working to fulfill the IMF’s conditions, which will be presented to the Executive Board for approval. He acknowledged the challenges but remained optimistic, citing the reduction in inflation rates as a positive sign. Pakistan’s consumer price index…
ATTOCK: In line with the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab and the IG Punjab, the District Police Officer of Attock, Dr. Sardar Ghiyas Gul Khan, has led the Police Station Sadar Hasan Abdal in ongoing successful operations against those involved in drug trafficking. According to sources, the police recently arrested a drug smuggler named Abid Ali, son of Abdul Khaliq, a resident of Islamkot. During the operation, the police recovered 2 kilograms of hashish and 120 grams of crystal meth (ice) from Abid Ali, who was attempting to smuggle the drugs. The police successfully thwarted his efforts. In…
The Pakistan Navy will hold an induction ceremony for the warships PNS Babar and PNS Hunain on Defence Day, which is celebrated on September 6 in Pakistan. According to the military’s media wing, President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest at the event, marking the official addition of these warships to the Navy’s fleet. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), PNS Babar was built in Turkey, while PNS Hunain was constructed in Romania. These two warships will enhance the defense system capabilities of the Pakistan Navy. The ISPR mentioned that construction of PNS Babar started on…
