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170 Pakistanis awarded Fulbright Scholarship: USEFP

July 17, 2023

ISLAMABAD: The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) on Monday announced that 170 Pakistanis have been awarded the ‘Fulbright Scholarship’ to study and conduct advanced research at leading US universities. The flagship academic exchange program of the U.S. government enables students from around the world to attend universities across the United States, said a […]

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Sadia Danish elected deputy speaker of GB assembly

July 17, 2023

GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly in its session held in Gilgit today elected Sadia Danish as the deputy speaker of the GB assembly unopposed. The session was presided over by Speaker Nazir Ahmed. Soon after election, the speaker administered oath to her, Radio Pakistan reported. Formerly, she served as GB\’s Minister for Information,Tourism, Sports and Culture. Ms

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Ex-PTI leaders led by Khattak form new party

July 17, 2023

PESHAWAR: After being sacked by the PTI, Pervez Khattak on Monday launched a new political party named Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentarians. Khattak who was expelled from PTI last week over his statement against the party chief on the charge of issuing statements against party chief Imran Khan. Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief Minister Mahmood Khan

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Chitral-Peshawar road blocked at Ashiret

July 16, 2023

CHITRAL: The road between Chitral and the down districts was on Sunday evening blocked after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in nullahs at Ashiret and other parts of the Lowari area. According to the Lower Chitral police, the area police under the supervision of SHO Ashiret Qurban Panah was trying to help out passengers stranded

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Polo player\’s dedication to preserve cultural heritage

July 16, 2023

BOONI: Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Upper Chitral, Harchin village in Laspur valley stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a polo player and his unwavering dedication to preserving his cultural heritage. Meet Amirullah Khan Yaftali, a renowned polo player and former captain of Laspur Polo Team who, after retiring from the

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