Chief Minister Sohail Afridi terms civilian casualties in anti-terror operations ‘war crime’
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi terms civilian casualties in anti-terror operations ‘war crime’.
RMI launches KP’s first 640-slice CT scan machine
PESHAWAR – The Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) on Wednesday inaugurated KP’s first 640-slice CT scan machine, marking a significant advancement in diagnostic technology that promises faster, more precise, and safer imaging for patients. . Installed in RMI’s Radiology Department, the new KP first 640-slice CT scan can capture highly detailed scans within seconds, enhancing diagnostic […]
PHC Questions KP govt over failure to curb dengue and chikungunya
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Health Department, and other concerned institutions to explain why they failed to control the spread of dengue and chikungunya across the province. The court issued formal notices to the departments and sought detailed replies on their actions to prevent these diseases. A […]
One Year On, No Progress On Climate Change Cell In KP Health Department
Despite repeated announcements, the climate change cell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) health department has yet to be established, more than a year after the plan was approved. Officials confirmed that the project has stalled in bureaucratic files, leaving no formal structure or operational framework in place. According to official sources, the provincial health department, with […]
Dengue Outbreak in Peshawar Triggers Emergency Response As Cases Surge Past 4,000
PESHAWAR – Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declared an emergency response after the dengue outbreak in Peshawar worsened. Over 4,000 confirmed cases have been reported across the province this year. In the past 24 hours, officials confirmed 42 new infections, raising active cases to 310. Peshawar and Charsadda remain the most affected districts. Acting […]
New Provinces in Pakistan: Governance or Division?
PESHAWAR: The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan has once again surfaced, reviving old arguments about governance, equity, and federalism. Supporters of the idea claim that smaller provinces or administrative units could help fix systemic failures, making government more responsive and efficient. Earlier this month, a policy think tank in Islamabad hosted a seminar […]
KP Govt Approves Afghan Border Tree Plantation Plan with Strict Security Clearance
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to expand its Afghan border tree plantation projects to include the merged tribal districts. The forest department confirmed that this decision follows directives from the Provincial Defence Planning Committee. According to an official document, the department will not start or propose any plantation project within ten kilometres […]