ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially announced a 10% Ad Hoc Relief Allowance for government employees from Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 1 to 22, effective July 1, 2025, according to a notification issued by the Treasury Department. The relief allowance is calculated as 10% of the basic pay and is part of the government’s broader […]
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused widespread disruption in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prompting authorities to declare a flood and rain emergency across the entire Rawalpindi Division. In response to the worsening situation, Pakistan Army troops have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations. According to a […]
New NADRA Citizen Facilitation Centre Opens in Islamabad’s G-11 Sector ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward improving public service delivery, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new Citizen Facilitation Centre in Islamabad’s G-11 sector. The initiative is designed to streamline identity-related services for residents by bringing multiple functions under one roof. […]
Jyoti Maurya SDM Controversy Resurfaces Amid Fresh Alimony Battle and Social Media Storm The high-profile case involving Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Jyoti Maurya and her estranged husband Alok Maurya has once again grabbed national attention, reigniting heated debates on social media and sparking cultural commentary across Uttar Pradesh. The controversy first came to light in 2023 […]
It follows a pledge from the ruling Labour Party to make the shift ahead of winning power last year, and is among several planned changes to the democratic system, which some argue is “in crisis” due to low turnout among other issues. The voting age change is likely to prove contentious, with critics previously arguing […]
ISTANBUL – Two rounds of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul have ended without any breakthrough toward a ceasefire, despite continued international pressure to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Instead of progress on ending hostilities, the talks led to significant humanitarian gestures. According to Kremlin aide and Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky, Russia handed […]
Tragic Fire at Iraq’s Hyper Mall Kills and Injures Around 50 People WASIT, IRAQ – A devastating fire at the newly opened Hyper Mall in Wasit province has left nearly 50 people dead or injured, according to local officials. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, with emergency response teams working through the early hours to […]
The United States, which has been trying to reboot its relationship with Syria, said an agreement had been reached to restore calm in the area, and urged “all parties to deliver on the commitments they have made”. The Syrian government earlier announced a new ceasefire in Sweida that would bring a halt to military operations […]
Rawalpindi Flooded After Heavy Monsoon Rainfall; Public Holiday Declared Torrential monsoon rains have brought life to a halt in Rawalpindi, forcing authorities to declare a public holiday across the district. The city has experienced severe urban flooding, particularly around Nullah Leh, where water levels are nearing dangerous levels. According to officials, the water level at […]
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has signed the summary for convening the provincial legislature’s session. Twenty-five nominees for the reserved seats will take the oath in the assembly session. It is to be mentioned here that the Senate elections are scheduled to be held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 21. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) […]
