Federal govt orders closure of afghan refugee camps in KP

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

The federal government has officially ordered the closure of all Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ending a 40-year chapter that began with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.  The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), instructs all Afghan refugees to leave immediately and calls for the transfer of […]

Mercury in Skin-Whitening Creams in Raises Health, Safety Concerns

Mercury in Skin-Whitening Creams in Raises Health, Safety Concerns

PESHAWAR – Beauty market faces growing alarm after reports confirmed mercury in skin-whitening creams, exposing a serious public health risk. Investigators found that several popular creams contain toxic levels of mercury, a metal banned in cosmetics across most countries. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) launched a nationwide crackdown on companies producing and distributing these […]

Govt Orders Closure of Afghan Refugee Camps In KP

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

PESHAWAR – The federal government has ordered the closure of Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a new stage in its nationwide repatriation campaign. The federal directive instructs provincial authorities to vacate long-established camps in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Mansehra, Charsadda, and Malakand. Thousands of Afghan families are now being told […]