News/Info Briefs
👉 Chitral ‘A’ edged out Gilgit Baltistan ‘A’ team to win the coveted Shandur Polo trophy in a literally rip-roaring match at the 12000 ft Shandur polo ground. The now concluded polo festival spread over three days from 20-22 June. In the first two days the GB teams won most of the matches putting a psychological pressure on Chitral, but the final day laurels went to the hard fighting and determined Chitral team which has persistently been winning this trophy for the last many years. Man of the match award was rightfully claimed by Izhar Ali Khan who scored 5 out of the 9 goals which Chitral scored against GB’s 7 goals. Corps Commander 11 Corps Peshawar was the chief guest on the occasion who distributed the prizes. .. 22 June 2025
👉 As reported by Reuters, solar power has risen from Pakistan’s fifth-largest electricity source in 2023 to its largest in 2025. The report notes that so far in 2025 solar power has accounted for 25 percent of Pakistan’s utility-supplied electricity, making it one of fewer than 20 countries globally that have sourced a quarter or more of monthly electricity supplies from solar farms. .. 17 June 2025
👉 Faiza Qadeer, daughter of Lutf Qadeer of Barenis Lasht Lower Chitral, has secured the prestigious and fully funded Marie Curie Scholarship for PhD studies at the renowned Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza Campus in Italy. The specially positive aspect here is that despite belonging to a conservative religious family, Faiza has reached out for higher education along with her two sisters who are also pursuing specialised studies within Pakistan. .. 12 June 2025
👉 Recent research points to strength training as potentially the most effective exercise for improving sleep quality in older adults with insomnia, performing better than aerobic workouts and combination exercises. .. 11 June 2025 .. Source
👉 According to an international weather company, Pakistani cities rank among the word’s 15 hottest cities currently. Dera Ismail Khan tops the list as the hottest place in the world, recording a blistering 48.4°C. Close behind is Jacobabad, with a temperature of 48°C, securing the second spot globally. .. 11 June 2025.. Source
👉 In a thrilling competition, Chitral A team comprising of civilian players beat Chitral Scouts A team by 5 goals against 4, at the Pre- Shandur polo tournament held at the Chitral polo ground, today. Performance of players in the tournament will be a benchmark in selecting players for the Shandur polo tournament scheduled from 20-2 June, .. 05 June 2025
👉 According to a press release of the KP Tourism department the annual Shandur Polo festival will be held at the 21300 ft height Shandur polo ground from 20-22 June 2025. .. 01 June 2925
👉 A young man reportedly a Sepoy of FC has tied marital bonds with two girls simultaneously on same day in village Sor Rech of upper Chitral. The man Sartaj Ahmad is a Sunni while one of his brides is an Ismaili and the other is a Sunni. Both the girls claimed he had promised them marriage. The marriage(s) was solemnized by a local cleric Molana Faiz ur Rahman .. 28 May 2025 .. Source
👉 Pre-season mangoes have arrived in the market which are artificially ripened by calcium carbide . Use of calcium carbide ripened fruit can cause an array of problems including neurological ones .. 20 May 2025
👉 In line with Pakistan’s state of ‘honesty’, the Capital Development Authority has been caught using paper flowers at international events and VIP reception. .. 25 Apr 2025
👉 In a significant development, the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Authority (PSARA) has issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Elon Musk’s Starlink, confirming that the company has met all regulatory requirements, according to sources. The introduction of Starlink will markedly improve the internet service in Pakistan. .. 21 March 2025
👉 After years of suspension of flight service, PIA has announced a once weekly flight between Islamabad and Chitral. The Flight would depart Islamabad for Chitral at 1010 hrs and Depart Chitral for Islamabad at 1200 hrs on Saturdays.only. .. 14 March 2025
👉 Silk Bank has formally merged with United Bank Limited (UBL) w.e.f 11 March 2024 ..12 March 2025
👉 NHA starts collecting tol tax from vehicles at Lowari tunnel w.e.f 15 Feb 2025. The tax from cars and small vehicles would be Rs 60, while from passenger wagons Rs 100, Busses Rs 200, trucks Rs 250 and large trucks Rs 500. Hope the lighting inside the tunnel would work now and arbitrary holding up of vehicles at the mouth of the tunnel would stop from now onward.. 15 Feb 2025
👉 Bykea service (a motorbike ride service) which exists in larger cities of Pakistan has been introduced in Chitral town also. The first Bykea rider hailing from Rehankot Chitral town, Aziz ur Rahman told this scribe that his service is half expensive compared to taxis and rickshaws and is being greatly appreciated by commuters. .. (Muhkamuddin), 14 Feb 2024
👉 Saudi Arabia has launched ‘Milaf Cola’, the world’s first soft cola drink made from dates. Milaf Cola contains no added sugar, utilizing the natural sweetness and health benefits of dates to offer a healthier alternative to traditional sodas. .. 30 Jan 2025
👉 441.5 million units of electricity are provided annually at no cost to 200,000 employees across public and corporate sector entities, reports a national daily. Of this, 308.2 million units are allocated to current employees, while retired employees receive 133.2 million units. .. 24 Jan 2025
👉 According to the latest ‘research’ making rounds on the internet, the humble Dandelion (flower, leaves and root) is a miracle cure for cancer. .. .. 22 Jan 2025
👉 Why blame only Pakistanis! A Turkish man has been accused of running a counterfeit Aab e Zamzam water operation, allegedly earning millions of lira through the scheme. In just five months, preliminary investigations revealed the operation generated nearly 90 million Lira (around $2.5 million). .. 15 Jan 2025
👉 Every Pakistani now owes Rs. 302,000 to national and international lenders as of fiscal year 2024, up 11.3 percent compared to FY23, according to the Fiscal Policy Statement 2025 presented to the National Assembly.. 15 Jan 2025
👉 Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, highlighted on Saturday that Pakistan is home to the highest number of hepatitis C patients globally, with 10 million cases out of the worldwide total of 60 million. .. 12 Jan 2025
👉 Highest ever bids of US$271,000 each (equivalent to Pak Rs75,442,578) as markhor trophy hunting were offered for Toshi 1 and Toshi 2 conservancies. 80 per cent of the proceeds from the trophy hunting program are distributed among the local communities for development and wildlife conservation activities in the respective villages. .. 14 Oct 2024
👉 Dr Zohra Wali, daughter of prominent educationist Sher Wali Khan Aseer Passed away at THQ hospital after a brief illness in Booni Hospital where she was working as a Gynecologist. She was the elder sister of prominent ophthalmologist Dr Zubeda Sirang. .. 30 Sep 2024
👉 Only 1 in 10 Pakistanis believe that country is headed in the right direction with rural population more optimistic than urbanites, according to Consumer Confidence Index survey by IPSOS. According to the survey, only 13 percent Pakistanis believe that economic condition of the country is strong. .. 31 Aug 2024
👉 A most wanted fugitive in Norway, Pakistani origin Norway national, Umar Farooq has been awarded the second highest National Award of Pakistan, ‘Hilal e Imtiaz’ by the President on 14 August, according to a report by journalist Irshad Bhatti. .. 25 Aug 2024
👉 Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed on Wednesday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue that the central bank will replace all existing currency notes from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000 by the end of this year. The governor outlined plans to introduce the new polymer currency notes later this year. .. 21 Aug 2024
👉 According to an estimate, there are about 3000 hotels big and small in the scenic valley of Kalam in Swat district, turning the valley into concrete and bricks, replacing the trees and greenery. .. 17 Aug 2024
👉 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not received a single penny from the 85000 traders registered under the Tajir Dost Scheme against a projection of Rs. 50 billion in 2024-25. .. 15 Aug 2024
👉 Afzal Ali of Booni, a prominent social and political figure of upper Chitral and elder of the Zondray tribe, passed away at his home town Booni, at the age of 90 years. .. 12 Aug 2024
👉 The European Union has signed a new 46 million Euro grant agreement with SRSP to support electrification in rural KP. .. 09 Aug 2024
👉 The renowned Monal restaurant in Islamabad Margalla hills has announced its closure, effective September 11, 2024, following orders from the Supreme Court of Pakistan . Other restaurants in the area have been ordered same. .. 07 Aug 2024
👉 Karachi Pakistan has been ranked as the most dangerous city for tourists after Caracas Venezuela, according to Forbes Advisor 2024. Like wise Singapore has been adjudged the safest one ahead of Tokyo Japan .. source
👉 The latest Henley Passport Index has ranked the Pakistani passport as the fourth worst, holding the 100th position, even worse than that of war torn Palestine, for the fourth consecutive year. .. 26 July 2024
👉 The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), a European Union climate monitoring agency, reported that July 21 was the global hottest day recorded ever. According to preliminary data published Tuesday, the global average surface air temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.7 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record of 17.08 degrees Celsius set on July 6, 2023 .. 17 July 2024
👉 Eleven of the most popular snacks mostly consumed by children have been found unfit for consumption. The products, Slanty Vegetable, Snackers Hot Masala, Snackers Pizza, Twitch Classic, Potato Sticks, Cheese Ball Masala, Cheese Balls Cheese, Kai Korean Hot, Kai Spicy Mala, Kai Mala Wok, and Kai Korean Kimchi have all been found unfit for human consumption.” .. 17 July 2024
👉 Two employees of Utility Stores in Sukkur have been arrested for demanding extortion money from their officer, according to ARY News. The incident involved four individuals, including three Utility Stores staff members, who sought Rs4 million from their Zonal Manager, Qaiser Saeed, using Katcha dacoits as intermediaries. .. 07 July 2024
👉 The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Wednesday recommended authorities to export living donkeys to China and not just the skin. Earlier a Senator remarked that the skin of donkeys is being exported but there is no account of the meat which raises many an eye brow!!. .. 03 July 2024
👉 In a heart-wrenching plea, a disabled resident of Jaranwala, has announced his intention to sell his eyes, heart, and kidneys to pay his electricity bill. Yaseen, in a widely circulated video on social media, expressed his frustration at his inability to pay the bill despite living with a disability for five years. .. 03 July 2024
👉 After the 40 hours continuous power breakdown in Chitral town, four to six hour unannounced load-shedding has started since last two days. Chitral presents a perfect picture of a banana republic where designated organizations fail to deliver on their responsibility and nobody is there to ask them, why? .. 03 July 2024
👉 Pakistan’s Population (LIVE) 245,210,769 @12:34 pm on 30 June 2024 .. 30 June 2024
👉 The effect of social media on the minds of people has become so potent that even in Chitral the common person has started saying “we in Pakistan are paying taxes like the kind and magnitude of Scandinavian countries but ‘enjoying’ the benefits of taxes like in Burundi and South Sudan. .. 30 June 2024