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Youth commits suicide
The cause is not yet known
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Broghil festival rescheduled for September 12
Owing to Muharram, strict security arrangements have been made in the province
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K-P CM Mahmood’s mother laid to rest
She was laid to rest in the Mattah area of Swat on Tuesday
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CDA clears encroachment in Islamabad
Enforcement Directorate removed sheds, grills, iron poles and illegally established lawns beyond the plot lines
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Downfall of Patiala Gharana explored
The disinterest of the younger generation and limited opportunities brought the gharana to this point
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CIA busts two gangs of thieves
Investigation SP Syed Mustafa Tanveer constituted two special investigation teams under CIA DSP Hakim Khan
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HEC budget cuts create difficulties for varsities
After HEC stopped funds for the varsity owing to budget cuts, COMSATS’ deficit has grown to Rs350 million
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Drug store sealed in Lower Dir
Various medical stores were inspected in the Timergara Bazaar
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Rawalpindi’s Daultana made tehsil
The administrative decision was taken in view of rapid increase in population over the past few years
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Muharram Coordination Cell in Peshawar
People can report issues to the cell on 091-9210300 and 091-9210036 at any hour of day or night
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Fire erupts in medical college warehouse
Rescue 1122 and four other institutions took part in the rescue operation
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Call for sectarian harmony
Police officials directed to ensure elaborate security arrangements during the month of mourning
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Man says wife kidnapped from home
Police have registered a case but failed to find any clue of suspects
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Trade war: US, China to restart talks next week
US and Chinese officials are working to schedule top-level trade talks by telephone next week
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Sustainable growth: official for export-boosting policies
There is a need for developing policies to boost exports instead of borrowing funds from the State Bank of Pakistan
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CPO issued notice under RTI
A social woker Syed Kausar Abbas had demanded budget details of investigation fund from the city police officer
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UoP, Nutrition International sign MoU
he capacity will be enhanced through the Institute of Management Studies at the University of Peshawar
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NAB issued notice over Jakhrani's inclusion in ECL
A two-member bench comprising Justice Iqbal Kalhoro and Justice Shamsuddin Abbasi heard the petition
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Former federal minister petitions SHC against flight ban
The former minister has maintained in his plea that the NAB inquiry against him is based on mala fide intentions
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Lounge service at IIA gets dearer with dollar hike
People coming to CIP Lounge were surprised to know that charges have been increased without any notice
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NBP corruption case referred to banking court
The case against the former head of NBP was registered in 2017 by the excise department
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House catches fire due to UPS short circuit
According to a spokesman of Rescue 1122, a family was sleeping when the room caught fire
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Golen Gol produces at full capacity
The Golen Gol project went into operation with the commissioning of its first unit in January 2018
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Abbas into squash tourney’s next round
The unseeded won with scores of 11-6, 11-8 and 11-8
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Help desk at SCCI for asset declaration
The request was made when the commissioner visited the chamber
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Tennis Championship gets under way
The tournament includes events such as under-14 singles, men’s doubles, and veteran doubles
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‘PTI govt will take the accountability process forward’
'Those involved in anti-state activities will be brought to justice'
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Health ministry forms committee for PIMS
Advisor to the Prime minister on Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza will be the chairman of committee
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KCCI urges halting axle load regime
Govt has limited consignment weight on highway to 15 tons
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France ready to cut Renault stake
Le Maire’s comments came only days after Fiat Chrysler pulled the plug on a proposed merger with Renault
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Facebook to cut off Huawei
The social media giant said it took the step after President Donald Trump’s order barring Huawei from US technology
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‘Iran has no plans to leave OPEC’
Fellow members have treated Iran like an enemy alleges Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh
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Education ministry approves new initiatives
The provincial government aims to install biometric attendance systems in government-run schools
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Islamabad wears deserted look
The rush on bus stands let up on Sunday and by Monday people were trickling in to board buses to their hometowns
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Forest dept to plant 5m saplings
The project will help in arresting environmental pollution and also make the province green
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PDWP approves two schemes
The approved development schemes included construction of a bridge over River Chenab
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LWMC to ensure cleanliness on Eid
Each mosque and eidgah will be provided with two sanitary workers to ensure cleanliness
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Cleanliness drive
Sanitary workers have been assigned special tasks in their respective areas
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CDA demolishes illegal structures in Islamabad
The teams also wrecked the base of an under-construction house in a slum in sector G-7
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Four robbers confess to looting several houses
Police have also recovered arms and ammunition from the suspects
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‘Robbers’ arrested in alleged encounter
Police arrested them in an injured condition
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Aircraft averts crash
Both the pilots remained safe
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Students sensitised about sanitation
Traffic rules introduced to school children during a one-day seminar organised by Urban Policy and Planning Unit
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POA chief, K-P CM to finalise arrangements of National Games
POA President and K-P CM to discuss modalities for successfully holding the games in Peshawar this year
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Police nab 21 suspects in various raids
Recovers 9,520g of various drugs, 1,620gs heroin, 35 litres of liquor, eight pistols, a 9mm pistol, one 32 bore pistol
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Domestic violence case verdict reserved
A flowing gutter became the reason for the domestic violence
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Police in civvies to watch markets
RPO Muhammad Ahsan Tufail visited Ramzan Sasta Bazaar to review security arrangements
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Rape convict jailed for 10 years
A fine of R100,000 has also been imposed on the convict
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CTO warns traffic violators in Rawalpindi
Traffic wardens and field officers to take strict action against double and wrong parking of vehicles
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Traders, ICTA agree on prices
The Islamabad deputy commissioner warned of strict action against profiteers