A Morning When Villages Vanished
Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – A Morning When Villages Vanished
Curfew imposed in 24 areas of Bajaur for targeted operation
BAJAUR – The district administration of Bajaur has imposed a six-day curfew in 24 areas of Mamund tehsil to facilitate a targeted security operation against militants. The move comes with the approval of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department. According to an official notification, the curfew began on 16 August at 5 p.m. and will remain […]
Federal govt approves major projects for Hazara University, University of Malakand
PESHAWAR – The federal government has approved development projects for higher education institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials confirmed that 2.8bn rupees have been earmarked for Hazara University in Mansehra, while 1.34bn rupees will fund a women’s hostel complex at the University of Malakand. According to documents shared with the provincial government, the funds for Hazara […]
Audit report reveals illegal use of employees’ funds at University of Peshawar
PESHAWAR – An audit report has revealed that the University of Peshawar illegally used 689.2mn rupees from employees’ pension, general provident (GP), and endowment funds to cover salaries and operational expenses. The irregularities occurred during the fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. According to the Auditor General’s findings, 289.7mn rupees from the pension fund and 399.5mn […]
Militants Burn National Flags, Check IDS On Bannu Road
PESHAWAR – Militants set up an illegal checkpoint on the Bannu–Peshawar highway late at night. They stopped vehicles and forced passengers out. The armed group checked identity cards and burned Pakistani national flags. The act spread fear among travelers. Also Read: Divided rulers and united terrorists: why Pakistan’s fight against militancy remains stalled Eyewitnesses said […]
Work on Tarbela Dam Expansion Project Halted Due to Rising Water Level
PESHAWAR – Construction work on the fifth extension project of Tarbela Dam has been suspended after rising water levels entered the project site, creating safety risks for both equipment and workers. The Chinese company responsible for the expansion decided to halt work temporarily and granted leave to its employees, vacating the workers’ camp as a […]