KP Prepares for Full Closure Of Afghan Refugee Camps

An on-campus hostel is available for female students, while the male hostel is within walking distance.

Peshawar (News Reporter) – The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the closure of Afghan camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to the scheduled repatriation of Afghan nationals. According to sources, the deadline for Afghan refugees to return home ends tomorrow, after which all camps across various districts of the province will be phased out. […]

Division of Swat District: KP Set To Increase Total Districts To 36

division of Swat district

Peshawar (News Reporter) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government (KP) has decided on the division of Swat district, which will increase the total number of districts in the province from 34 to 36. Following the Chief Minister’s directive, the Revenue Department has issued an urgent notice to the Commissioner Malakand and Deputy Commissioner Swat. According to […]

Water Reservoirs in Pakistan: Between Rhetoric And Reality

Water Reservoirs in Pakistan

In a recent meeting at Narowal to review the devastation caused by floods, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described climate change as the greatest challenge of our time. He declared the construction of Water Reservoirs in Pakistan essential to mitigate its impact. Alongside new projects, he emphasized the need to enhance the storage capacity of existing […]

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Property, Power, and the Politics of Return

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

As the deadline of September 1 approaches, the government’s ultimatum to Afghan refugees in Pakistan has triggered a wave of hasty property sales across Peshawar and other cities. Refugees who once believed they had found permanence now find themselves forced to liquidate assets before leaving. At the center of this sudden activity lies a troubling […]

Peshawar Zalmi Vs Legends Xi to Raise Funds For Flood Victims

Peshawar Vs Legends Xi to Raise Funds For Flood Victims at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium

Peshawar is set to host a historic charity cricket match as Peshawar Zalmi takes on Legends XI at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium on 30 August. The much-anticipated clash, titled Peshawar Zalmi vs Legends XI, aims to raise funds for flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The match will begin at 1:00 pm, marking the return of […]

Peshawar Safe City Project

Peshawar Safe City Project

The Peshawar Safe City Project aims to curb terrorism and rising crime in the provincial capital, with the government setting a target to complete it by December 2025. Authorities have identified 128 key locations across the city where thousands of modern CCTV cameras will be installed, enhancing security for residents. The project comes nearly 17 […]

Spread of HIV/Aids And The Stigma Around It

Spread of Hiv/Aids And The Stigma Around It

HIV-virus remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Beyond the medical risks, stigma drives social exclusion, denial, and dangerous behaviors among people affected by the virus. In Swat, a 29-year-old transgender person living with HIV-virus, who requested anonymity, said: “I will not seek treatment because I want to spread the […]