Swat Early Warning System Lies Unused 15 Years After Purchase
PESHAWAR – A major failure in disaster management has surfaced in Swat, where an early warning system (EWS) purchased in 2010 remains uninstalled. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Department bought the system to issue flood alerts. Yet it has stayed locked in storage for 15 years, leaving local communities exposed to danger. The issue gained new […]
School Privatisation In KP: Govt Decide to Hands Over 1,500 Schools to Private Sector
School Privatisation In KP Enters Second Phase As Government Decide to Hands Over 1,500 to Private Sector
New Taxes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Raise Cost of Healthcare, Weddings
PESHAWAR – The new taxes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have increased the cost of living by targeting healthcare, weddings, and professional services. The provincial government introduced the new taxes after the finance bill received the governor’s approval. Wedding halls now face a tax of 10,000 to 50,000 rupees per event, making marriage ceremonies more expensive. The […]
Water Crisis in Pakistan: Federal Government Declares National Emergency
PESHAWAR – In response to the growing water crisis in Pakistan, the federal government has declared it a national emergency. It has also called an urgent meeting with all provinces to develop a joint strategy. The move comes amid rising concerns over India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. According to the Ministry […]