ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched a crackdown on substandard skin-whitening creams after discovering dangerous levels of mercury in several popular brands. According to CCP, these creams—often marketed with claims of “fairness,” “glow,” and “lightening”—contain banned amounts of mercury, a substance prohibited in cosmetics in many countries. […]
ISLAMABAD – The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced that Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) will be launched from China on October 19, 2025. According to Pakistan space & upper atmosphere research commission (SUPARCO), the satellite is set to play a transformative role in agriculture, urban development, and […]
WEB DESK: The Pakistan Army on Wednesday successfully repelled multiple coordinated cross-border attacks launched by Afghan Taliban fighters and militants of the group known as Fitna al-Khawarij near Chaman’s Spin Boldak area, killing at least 15 to 20 assailants, according to security sources. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the […]
ISLAMABAD: Relief for consumers is on the cards as petroleum product prices are expected to fall by up to Rs6 per litre from October 16, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. According to working papers prepared by oil marketing companies, petrol may see a reduction of Rs6.10 per litre for […]
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan on Monday announced a sweeping crackdown against fake news networks following the recent TLP incident, vowing strict action under cybercrime and national security laws. According to officials, a list of key actors behind the disinformation campaign has been prepared, with cases to be registered under […]
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced a major decision to abolish the old curriculum and enforce the new Comprehensive Curriculum 2024 with immediate effect for matriculation and intermediate students across the country. According to the official notification, all educational institutions affiliated with the Federal […]
Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to administer the oath to Chief Minister-elect Sohail Afridi by 4pm on Wednesday. Chief Justice S.M. Attique Shah issued the directive while hearing PTI’s petition, seeking the nomination of the KP Assembly Speaker or any […]
RAWALPINDI – The Namaz-e-Janaza of twelve Shuhada, who embraced martyrdom while defending the motherland against the unprovoked aggression of the Afghan regime on the night of 11/12 October 2025, was offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi, on Monday. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, federal […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a cordial meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh. Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa also joined the meeting and exchanged views with the two leaders. President Mahmoud Abbas thanked Pakistan for its longstanding […]
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) nominee Sohail Afridi has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, securing 90 votes in a tense session of the provincial assembly, replacing outgoing CM Ali Amin Gandapur. The election, chaired by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, was held amid ongoing confusion over the […]
