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In view of the prevailing law and order situation, security around the Adiala Jail has been put on high alert, while a special security plan would remain in effect for an indefinite period. According to details, heavy police deployment has been positioned at five checkpoints along the routes leading to the jail. These checkpoints have been set up at Dahgal, Jail Gate-1, Gate-5, Factory Naka, and Gorakhpur, where police personnel will remain stationed. Police officials will perform 12-hour duty shifts, with SHOs from 12 police stations, along with female officers and additional staff, deployed for security. More than 700 personnel…

In a significant milestone for international cricket cooperation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Italian Cricket Federation (FCRI) have signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement comes immediately after Italy’s qualification for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking a new chapter in sports diplomacy between the two nations. The MoU was formally signed by PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed and FCRI President Maria Lorena Haz Paz. Joint development of men’s, women’s cricket The agreement is aimed at supporting the advancement of both men’s and women’s cricket in Italy. With Italy’s recent rise on…

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially announced the results of the second annual intermediate examinations. Tens of thousands of students across Pakistan appeared in Part I and Part II exams, with overall pass percentages showing strong performance in both categories. According to the federal board, a total of 88,746 students appeared in the second annual examinations for Intermediate Part I. Out of these: 71,845 students passed 15,628 students failed Success rate: 82% The high pass percentage reflects strong participation and performance in the first-year examinations. Part II results: 65.35% students pass For Intermediate Part…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Directorate has issued a new school timetable as dense fog continues to affect visibility across several districts. Under the revised schedule, schools in Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera and Swabi will now open at 9am until weather conditions improve. Officials say the decision has been taken exclusively to ensure the safety of students who commute early in the morning. New timetable until fog clears According to the announcement, the updated schedule will remain in place until the fog completely clears. The Education Directorate has issued a formal notification to all districts, directing school heads to strictly follow the…

The death toll from floods across large swathes of Southeast Asia rose to at least 183 on Friday, with authorities in the region working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications and coordinate recovery efforts as the waters began to recede. Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fuelled torrential rain for a week, with a rare tropical storm forming in the Malacca Strait. Another 46 people were killed by a cyclone in the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka, authorities said. On badly hit Sumatra in Indonesia, 94 people had been confirmed dead…

Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have officially announced the name of their newborn daughter. On Friday, the couple took to Instagram to share a tender photo of their baby’s tiny feet wrapped in woollen socks, recreating their pregnancy announcement style. Alongside the picture, they wrote, “From our prayers, to our arms🙏🏻 our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra सरायाह मल्होत्रा.” The heartfelt post immediately drew affectionate reactions from fans and friends. Meaning behind name Saraayah Although the couple did not explain how they chose the name, multiple sources suggest “Saraayah” may be inspired by the Hebrew word “Sarah,”…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said his administration will work to permanently pause migration from all “Third World Countries” to allow the US system to fully recover. Trump also said on social media platform Truth Social that he will end all federal benefits and subsidies to “noncitizens,” adding that he will “denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility and deport any foreign national who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western civilization.” Trump’s comments came following the death of a National Guard member on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators…

The government has met another major condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), making it mandatory for all officers of grade 17 and above to declare their assets. The new rule significantly expands the scope of asset disclosure, affecting federal ministries, provincial departments, and autonomous institutions. According to official documents, officers must now provide details of all properties, including bungalows, houses, plots, vehicles, and cash holdings. The requirement applies to both government and semi-government officers. FBR to receive annual asset declarations Under the new implementation, every public servant in grade 17 and higher will be required to submit a…

The death toll from Hong Kong’s worst fire in nearly 80 years has risen to 128 and about 200 people remain missing from the high-rise residential complex that was engulfed by the blaze, the city’s security chief said on Friday. The fire hit the Wang Fuk Court development, with eight 32-storey towers, in the northern district of Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon. “We do not rule out the possibility that more bodies could be discovered when police enter the building for detailed investigations,” Hong Kong Security Chief Chris Tang told a press conference, adding that only 39 of the 128…

The Pakistan national cricket team are scheduled to visit Australia for the three-match Test series in 2027. According to Australian media, the Green Shirts will lock horns against the Aussies in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The schedule for the red-ball series between Australia and Pakistan will be finalised soon. Few days back, it was reported that the Australian national cricket team were expected to visit Pakistan for the white-ball series. According to details surfaced on Sunday, the Australian team will visit Pakistan to play the T20I series against the Green Shirts ahead of the forthcoming T20 World Cup next year.…