Climate Chaos: How Pakistan Stands on The Frontlines of Monsoon Emergency
PESHAWAR – They came for the cool air, the green hills, the beauty of the north. A family of tourists, smiling in photos just hours before the water swallowed them whole. The river didn’t care for vacation plans. It roared without warning, dragging an entire family into its muddy grip—before the monsoon had even officially […]
Rights, Not Favours: How Governance Reform is Changing Service Delivery in KP
For years, Pakistan’s citizens have faced endless delays, red tape, and indifference in accessing basic public services. A birth certificate, a death record, even access to clean water — often came with frustration and uncertainty. But a quiet institutional shift is now attempting to rewrite that story. The Right to Public Services Commission (RTPSC) is […]
PHC Terms Political Tug-Of-War Over Reserved Seats Harmful to Public
PESHAWAR – Justice Sahibzada Asadullah of the Peshawar High Court expressed frustration over the ongoing deadlock regarding oath-taking of members on reserved seats, stating that both sides were “playing games” while the people continued to suffer. During the hearing of a petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) seeking directions for administering oaths to newly […]
Govt Revises Property Registration, Mutation Fees And Land Classification Rules
PESHAWAR – The district administration has revised Peshawar’s property registration and mutation fees and introduced a new land classification policy. These changes will take effect from 1 July 2025, covering the fiscal year 2025–26. Officials have divided the district into four zones: commercial, residential, agricultural, and miscellaneous. All main and link roads with shops, petrol […]
GLOF Alert Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Heavy Rains Threaten Floods
PESHAWAR – A critical GLOF alert has been issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), warning of heavy rainfall this week that could trigger Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash flooding in the province’s mountainous areas. The GLOF alert signals an urgent need for action to protect communities, livestock, and […]
Aimal Wali Khan seeks judicial probe into Maulana Khan Zaib’s killing in Bajaur
PESHAWAR – Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan accused the state of orchestrating the killing of religious scholar Maulana Khan Zaib in Bajaur. He said a death squad carried out the assassination in broad daylight and fled using routes where all CCTV cameras had vanished. At a press conference in Peshawar, Aimal Wali […]