BISE Peshawar 2026 results: Islamiat records highest failure rate in Grade 9 and 10 exams The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar has announced the results of the 2026 annual examinations for Grades 9 and 10, revealing that Islamiat recorded the highest failure rate among all subjects in both classes. According to official…
Sindh opposes Pakistan wheat import plan, calls for use of local wheat surplus The Sindh government has strongly opposed the federal government’s decision to import wheat, arguing that the country has sufficient domestic production and that imports could negatively impact local farmers and the agriculture sector. Sindh Food Minister Makhdoom Mehboob-uz-Zaman said the province does…
Punjab strengthens urban flood management with advanced monsoon preparedness measures FAISALABAD: The Punjab Water and Sanitation Authority (PWASA) has intensified its monsoon preparedness efforts by deploying advanced machinery, completing extensive desilting operations, and launching a modern command and control system to improve urban flood management and emergency response across the province. Speaking to reporters, PWASA…
Punjab University launches AI chatbot as undergraduate admissions reach record high LAHORE: Punjab University has recorded a significant rise in undergraduate admissions for 2026, receiving more than 25,000 additional finalized applications compared to the previous year. The university has also introduced an AI-powered chatbot to improve the admissions process and provide instant assistance to prospective…
Pakistan observes Kashmir Exploitation Day, leaders renew support for Kashmiris Pakistan marked Kashmir Exploitation Day on August 5 with nationwide rallies, public events, and messages of solidarity as political leaders reaffirmed their support for the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Leaders from across the political spectrum described India’s constitutional changes of August 5, 2019,…
Pakistan observed Kashmir Exploitation Day on August 5, with political leaders, government officials, and public representatives reaffirming the country’s continued support for the people of Indian-administered Kashmir. The day is observed annually to mark the constitutional changes introduced by India on August 5, 2019, which Pakistan maintains were contrary to international law and United Nations…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has initiated a major governance reform by directing all provincial departments to prepare verified lists of corrupt, underperforming, suspicious, and disreputable officers by August 7. The move is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and improving the quality of public service delivery across the province. According to official directives, government officers…
The Karachi Chehlum traffic plan has been announced by the Karachi Traffic Police ahead of the central Chehlum procession, with authorities advising commuters to avoid major roads and follow designated alternative routes throughout the day. According to the official traffic advisory, the main Chehlum procession will begin from Nishtar Park at 9:00am and follow its…
The Pakistan petrol price has been reduced after the federal government announced a fresh revision in petroleum prices, offering modest relief to consumers and businesses across the country. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4.08 per litre, bringing the new retail price to Rs331.95…
A Kasur fake robbery case has taken an unusual turn after police arrested a young man who allegedly shot himself in the leg to stage a false robbery and avoid giving his salary to his family. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Adnan, had recently received his salary but reportedly wanted to keep…
