Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has declared a public holiday on November 9 to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Cabinet Division said on Friday. As per the notification, all educational institutions, government and private offices will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, on the occasion of

KARACHI (Kashmir English): The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL) has declared seven batches of six commonly used medicines counterfeit after laboratory tests revealed that the samples contained none of the stated active ingredients required for their therapeutic effects. The affected medicines include antibiotics, painkillers, treatments for abdominal pain and gastric problems, and laxatives. The development has raised

Pakistan Railways has decided to restore its previous train timetable from November 10, 2026, suspending the revised schedule introduced on October 15 following complaints about delays in train arrivals and departures. According to railway officials, a notification has been issued to reinstate the old timetable after passengers reported disruptions under the revised schedule. Officials said

PESHAWAR: Serious financial irregularities have been uncovered in the procurement of medicines and medical equipment under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’sSehat Card Plus programme, raising concerns about unnecessary government spending and losses to the public exchequer. According to a report, a significant difference has emerged between discounts offered through the provincial government’s central procurement system and those obtained by

The Punjab government has announced 20 vacancies under itsShrimp Farming in Punjab project, offering monthly salaries ranging from Rs40,000 to Rs75,000. The Shrimp Aquaculture Project Management Unit is recruiting candidates for 11 different positions in Lahore and Muzaffargarh. The vacancies are open to applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, ranging from literate candidates to bachelor’s degree holders.

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Islamabad Traffic Police has announced a special concession for college and university students seeking motorcycle driving licences, allowing them to obtain their licences on the same day without completing the mandatory 42-day learner permit period. Under the initiative, eligible students will be exempted from the standard 42-day waiting period and can obtain their

KHARAN (Kashmir English): Security forces have foiled a drone attack on a post in the Albat area of Kharan district in Balochistan, shooting down five drones, security sources said on Thursday. According to the sources, Fitna Al Hindustan (FAH) terrorists used low-level drones to target the post in the Albat area but were destroyed before

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced interest-free loans of up to Rs30 million for small farmers as part of the provincial government’s efforts to support agriculture and improve farmers’ access to financing. Addressing a delegation of farmers, Maryam Nawaz said loans exceeding Rs30 million would carry an interest rate of 2 per cent,

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that no defence agreement was being negotiated in Tehran and that Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit was aimed at promoting regional peace and facilitating reconciliation between the parties involved. Speaking in the National Assembly, Asif said the activities undertaken in Tehran were unrelated to the affairs of the Ministry

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Islamabad Traffic Police has announced free scooty riding classes for women from November 1 to November 15, 2026, to promote safe travel, confidence and independence. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Kainat Azhar Khan announced that interested women can register for the training programme by visiting Islamabad Police Lines in H-11. The practical