The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Policy 2026 will be the first policy of its kind in the province and among other provinces in the country. It will be formally implemented after approval by the provincial cabinet.

A consultative session on the draft policy was held at a local hotel on Friday, bringing together stakeholders from various institutions and departments.

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Samiullah Khan attended the session as chief guest.

The meeting was also attended by Secretary Transport Muhammad Zubair, Managing Director of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mobility Authority Iftikhar Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of TransPeshawar Dr Murtaza Bukhari, the Secretary of the Provincial Transport Authority, the Director of Transport, and representatives of other government departments and institutions.

During the session, participants shared suggestions and recommendations on the draft policy, while lead consultant Dr Akhtar Ali Shah gave a detailed presentation on its key features, objectives and major components.

Samiullah Khan said introducing a transport policy was a matter of pride for the province and credited the transport department team for the achievement.

He said no other province had introduced such a comprehensive transport policy before.

He added that the government would continue to launch effective projects to improve the transport sector by taking inputs from the public and stakeholders.

He said the vision of public service and welfare set by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman Imran Khan would continue to guide development efforts.

Samiullah Khan said the provincial government, under Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, would continue working with transparency and a public-friendly approach.

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Prof. Siddiqui is associated with the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi. The fellowship recognizes her sustained contributions to the advancement of chemical sciences.

She earned her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Karachi under the supervision of renowned scientist Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary and later progressed through different research and academic positions at ICCBS.

She also received advanced research training at the University of Kansas in the United States and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Tübingen in Germany.

Prof. Siddiqui has published more than 70 research papers in international journals. She also holds a granted US patent and several local patents, and has authored a book and several book chapters.

Her research focuses on the design and development of new anti-infectious agents, including antibacterial, antiprotozoal, and antiviral compounds, as well as inhibitors of clinically important enzymes. Her work also involves expanding chemical space through the development of new small molecular libraries.

Alongside her research, Prof. Siddiqui has supervised more than 35 M.Phil. and Ph.D. students in medicinal chemistry, including students from African and Asian countries. Her academic supervision has contributed to the training of young scientists, research capacity building, and international scientific collaboration.

She has also received several competitive research grants at the national and international levels and has delivered more than 70 lectures, including plenary and invited talks, at workshops, symposia and conferences in Pakistan and abroad.

Prof. Siddiqui also serves as an Adjunct Professor at different national and international universities. In addition, she is an OIC-COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar, contributing to scientific knowledge exchange and capacity building among researchers from OIC member states.

Her election as an FRSC marks another international recognition of her contributions to chemistry and highlights her position among Pakistan’s leading researchers and academics.

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Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar chaired the first introductory meeting of the SBP Advisory Board at the National Hockey Stadium on Friday. Sports Board Punjab Director General M. Tariq Qureshi, Deputy Director Zahoor Ahmed, and male and female students from leading universities attended the meeting.

Addressing the participants, Faisal Khokhar said young people represent Pakistan’s future and their meaningful participation in sports-related decisions remains essential.

He said the formation of the advisory board goes beyond an introductory meeting and marks the start of a new approach in which young people can directly contribute to shaping the future of sports in Punjab.

The minister emphasized the importance of giving university students a platform to share their perspectives and participate in discussions concerning sports policy and development.

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The PESCO Board of Directors approved the monetisation of power benefits for company staff.

Under the new policy, the company has issued the following monthly compensation rates:

• Grade 17: Rs15,858 per month, replacing 450 free units
• Grade 18: Rs 21,996 per month, replacing 600 free units
• Grade 19: Rs 37,954 per month, replacing 880 free units
• Grade 20 officers: Rs 46,992 per month, replacing 1,100 free units

The monetisation policy will remain subject to the rules, regulations and conditions set by the Federal Power Division.

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According to a Safe City spokesperson, the system will use artificial intelligence to automatically monitor activities involving children around the clock and flag potential cases of child labor.

It will also identify children who are not wearing school uniforms during school hours, as well as students in uniform who are found outside school during those hours.

Once such cases are detected, the system will automatically generate alerts and send them to the relevant authorities for timely action.

The AI-based monitoring system for identifying out-of-school children will remain active between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The spokesperson said the initiative is aimed at helping authorities quickly identify children who may be involved in labor or remain outside school during designated school hours.

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According to a directive issued from the department’s Civil Secretariat office in Peshawar, the decision is based on the recruitment policy and appointment rules applicable at the time these teachers were hired.

The department has directed all District Education Officers, male and female, to review the postings of teachers appointed under the Union Council quota and repost them to their respective Union Councils.

District education authorities have been given 15 days to complete the process and submit detailed compliance reports to the Elementary and Secondary Education Department.

The directive was issued through letter No. SO(PE-M)/E&SE/2-1/Transfer-Posting/CM Directives/UCs & District Cadre/KP/2024 by the Section Officer for Primary Male and Female.

Teachers whose current postings fall under the provincial government’s Wedlock/Spouse Policy will remain exempt from the order.

The department has circulated copies of the directive to relevant senior officials and offices, including the Accountant General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chief Minister’s Office, the Chief Secretary’s Office, the Director of EMIS and senior officials of the Education Department.

It has also directed the Director of EMIS to upload the circular on the department’s website so district authorities and other stakeholders can be informed of the decision.

The directive requires district education authorities to complete the reposting process within the stipulated 15-day period and report compliance to the department.

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The standard iPhone 18 is expected to arrive next year instead. Based on unconfirmed information, the new models announced on Wednesday could open for pre-orders two days later on Friday.

iPhone Ultra Could Cost Around $2,000

Apple’s first foldable, tentatively called the iPhone Ultra, was briefly listed on Vodafone Egypt’s website before the page was removed.

Comparing the leaked listing with the existing iPhone 17 Pro Max price suggests that the foldable could cost around 65% more than Apple’s current top-end iPhone.

Applying that increase to the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s original $1,200 launch price suggests a possible starting price of around $1,980 for the iPhone Ultra.

However, prices vary between countries because of taxes and other factors, so the calculation does not confirm Apple’s final US price.

For comparison, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 at $1,900 in the US. Since the iPhone Ultra is also expected to use a wide foldable design, the two devices could be priced relatively close.

Another Leak Points to Similar Increase

A separate pricing leak from X user @ev_downunder points to an increase of around 68% for the base iPhone Ultra compared with the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Max in Australia.

That is close to the 65% difference indicated by the Vodafone Egypt listing.

Based on both leaks and Apple’s tendency to use rounded pricing, the base iPhone Ultra could therefore launch at around $2,000.

Just confirmed with Vodafone Australia that the iPhone Fold will be available to pre-order on 12 Sep 2026!

Leaked pricing:

256GB: 3,699 AUD.
512GB: 4,199 AUD.
1TB: 4,699 AUD.

— EVDownunder (@ev_downunder) September 3, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Prices Also Leak

The Vodafone listing also reportedly showed higher prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Compared with the current models, the leaked figures suggest an increase of around 10% for the iPhone 18 Pro and 11% for the Pro Max.

Using a roughly 10% increase, the iPhone 18 Pro could start at around $1,210, compared with the iPhone 17 Pro’s $1,100 launch price.

Applying the same increase to the iPhone 17 Pro Max suggests a starting price of approximately $1,320, up from $1,200 for its predecessor.

Higher Component Costs Could Push Prices Up

TrendForce previously estimated that the bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro could be around 40% higher than for the iPhone 17 Pro.

The analysts estimated that the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro could cost $1,400, meaning a price closer to $1,200 would come in below that projection.

For now, all of these figures remain estimates based on leaks and existing pricing. Apple is expected to reveal the official prices at its September 9 event.

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The bid was the lowest of two offers received by Pakistan LNG Limited for delivery from September 8 to 12. PetroChina offered LNG at $26.98 per MMBtu.

The latest rejection follows Pakistan’s decision earlier this week to turn down another BP Singapore offer of $26.969 per MMBtu for delivery from September 4 to 8, with authorities again considering the price too high.

Higher freight, insurance and geopolitical risk premiums are pushing up spot LNG prices, making additional purchases increasingly expensive for Pakistan.

The government now faces a difficult choice between securing enough LNG supplies and avoiding costly cargoes that could increase electricity generation costs.

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The new MG HS ICE comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 165 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It pairs with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The SUV measures 4,655 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 1,664 mm in height, with a 2,765 mm wheelbase. It rides on 225/55 R19 tires.

For safety, the MG HS ICE offers seven airbags, ADAS capabilities and a 360-degree camera with a transparent chassis view. The cabin features a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with eight speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Other features include heated front seats, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, a boneless front wiper, rear privacy glass, heated side mirrors and driver’s seat memory. The driver also gets a 6-way electrically adjustable seat with 4-way electric lumbar support, while the front passenger gets a 4-way electrically adjustable seat.

The MG HS ICE will be available in York White, Black Pearl, Flare Red, Clever Grey and Cashmere Silver. Buyers will also receive 12 months of free access to MG’s iSmart app, which allows them to interact with the vehicle through a smartphone.

MG Motors Pakistan has positioned the petrol-powered HS as an alternative for buyers who prefer a conventional petrol powertrain over a hybrid system. The company has set the introductory price at PKR 8,799,999, after which the price will increase to PKR 8,999,000. Bookings are now open with a payment of PKR 1,500,000.

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The inauguration ceremony was attended by the sports secretary, director general of sports, and members of the sporting community.

Khokhar said one of the courts has been built according to international standards, while the other four are designed for national competitions, player training and regular practice.

He said the project was completed at an estimated cost of Rs100 million to Rs120 million and includes seating arrangements, washrooms and other basic facilities for athletes and visitors.

According to the minister, activity at the courts has already begun, and the venue is also prepared to host international padel competitions in the future.

He said the provincial government plans to expand the sport beyond Lahore and will establish similar facilities in Sialkot.

Khokhar said the new courts will provide a platform for the growth of padel tennis and create more sporting opportunities for athletes across Punjab.

He reaffirmed that the government will continue investing in both established and emerging sports, saying the Lahore facility will serve as an important hub for developing padel tennis in the province.

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