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ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has asked officials to accelerate the ongoing upgradation work aimed at transforming the CDA Nursery into the ‘Gardenia Hub’. CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited the CDA Nursery along with Member Engineering, Member Environment and other senior CDA officers to review the ongoing work. The chairman stated that the main objective of the project is to position Islamabad as a key player in the horticulture sector. He directed the relevant officials to expedite the construction of modern flower shops, which will not only beautify the city but also serve as a recreational attraction for residents.…

ISLAMABAD: Kohsar police on Saturday registered a case after a video of a rare deer being slaughtered in the Margalla Hills went viral on social media, sparking public outrage. The suspects had been identified and nominated in the case. They may face up to three years in prison and a fine of Rs1 million. The FIR was lodged on the complaint of Ayesha Shehzad, Assistant Director of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB). According to the FIR, the individuals seen in the viral video have been identified as Bashir Abbasi, Zain Abbasi, and other unidentified persons, all residents of Gokeena…

RAWALPINDI: Torrential rains have unleashed severe flooding in the vicinity of the under-construction Dadhocha Dam, located about 25 kilometres from Rawalpindi, causing widespread destruction in several villages. The rising waters submerged the villages of Bharwala, Mohra Faizullah and Khanpur, where several feet of water entered homes, destroying belongings worth millions of rupees. The situation prompted hundreds of residents to protest by blocking the busy Rawat-Kallar Syedan Road near Sardar Market, bringing traffic to a complete standstill. District administration officials quickly arrived at the scene as demonstrators demanded that their settlements be declared a model village and that they be provided…

ATTOCK: The district Crime Control epartment (CCD) foiled on Saturday an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) into Punjab, arresting a member of an international drug cartel and recovering high-quality hashish worth millions of rupees in the international market. A case has been registered. Acting on the directives of CCD Punjab head Sohail Zafar Chattha, Attock CCD SHO Inspector Abid Qureshi, under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, along with ASI Samar Abbas, Head Constable Kamran Elahi, LHC Nasir Ali, Constable Ali Nouman, and Driver Amir Khan, conducted a raid near Ghazi Brotha…

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Saturday visited the Supreme Command Post at Kohati Gate to review the security arrangements for Ashura. During the briefing, officials outlined comprehensive preparations for Muharram, including round-the-clock operations of the central command post since the 1st of Muharram. They also highlighted efforts regarding cleanliness around processions and majalis venues, uninterrupted electricity supply, and inter-agency coordination. The chief minister was informed that the Supreme Command Post functions as the central control room, facilitating effective monitoring, coordination, and timely response across departments during the holy month. Personnel from police, rescue services, army,…

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that so far, more than 6,000 youth from across the province have been provided with modern training in various fields under the Balochistan Youth Empowerment and Engagement Initiative. He said that this programme is not only opening new doors of development for the youth but is also becoming a driver for the overall economic and social development in Balochistan.

PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) announcement to hold Senate elections for vacant seats from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has triggered friction among opposition parties in the province. Scheduled for July 21, the upcoming polls have set off intense political maneuvering, with opposition parties gearing up to outdo each other in a bid to increase their Senate representation. The resulting competition threatens to disrupt the fragile alliance among opposition forces. Elections will be conducted for 11 Senate seats, which include seven general seats, two technocrat seats, and two reserved for women. Sources indicate that opposition parties have already begun nominating candidates, with…

Listen to article At the dawn of their existence on Earth, humans – driven by the need for food and other essential resources — began to collaborate, a process that initially manifested in the simplest yet most sustainable socio-political structures known to history: bands. The egalitarian and decentralised polity, along with subsistence- and barter-based economies, made each member’s efforts within the band central to security and survival against threats from nature and invasions. However, as societies marched toward political centralisation and complexities — such as pastoralism, horticulture, agriculture, industry and knowledge — so did the terms of socio-political and economic engagement between the rulers and…

David Corenswet on past starrers of Superman role  David Corenswet is stepping into the iconic role of Superman, but he’s doing it without any detailed advice from the past stars. At the London premiere of James Gunn’s Superman, the actor opened up during a red carpet chat with Heart, revealing that while both Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin were kind to him, they chose not to offer specific tips on playing the Man of Steel. “Both of them, interestingly, sort of said in their own words, ‘I’m not gonna try and give you any tips,’” Corenswet shared. “And I think that’s a…

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what he called over a decade of poor governance in the province, citing the recent Swat river tragedy as a stark example of administrative failure. Speaking to the media on Saturday during a visit to the main 9th Muharram mourning procession in Peshawar’s Saddar area, Governor Kundi expressed his sorrow over the death of 14 tourists who drowned in the Swat River. He questioned the absence of timely rescue measures, asking, “Were there no divers in Rescue 1122? If they were so incompetent, why didn’t…