PHC Issues Notices Over Dilapidated State of GT Road in KP
PESHAWAR—The Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued notices today to the federal government and the National Highway Authority (NHA) regarding the dilapidated state of National Highway N-5, or the Grand Trunk Road. Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Atique Shah presided over the hearing of a petition filed by Advocate Numan-ul-Haq Kakakhel. The petitioner highlighted the crumbling infrastructure […]
PDMA Issues GLOF Alert in KP as Melting Glaciers Threaten Five Districts
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued an urgent GLOF alert in KP today for five high-risk districts due to the increasing threat of glacial lake outburst floods. Intense rainfall and rising temperatures have significantly raised the possibility of rapid glacial melting in the northern belt. Specifically, the PDMA identified Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper […]
$200 Oil? How the Middle East Conflict is Testing Pakistan’s Resilience
PESHAWAR—The United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran have entered their second month, causing significant disruptions in the global energy market. While the world watches the frontlines, the real battle is unfolding at the petrol pumps. Nations everywhere are now struggling to balance soaring prices with a thinning supply. Specifically, international analysts warn of a […]
Government Approves Action Plan to Eradicate Poppy Cultivation in KP
PESHAWAR—The provincial Home and Tribal Affairs Department approved an action plan to eliminate poppy cultivation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). During a meeting, the Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs led the session to finalize the 2026 strategy. Representatives from the 11 Corps, the KP Police Special Branch, and various deputy commissioners participated via video link. […]
How Peshawar’s Canal System Became a Toxic Trap
PESHAWAR – In the colonial era, engineers designed Peshawar’s canal system as a scientific marvel. These waterways once provided the essential lifeblood for food security and communal health. Residents used the flowing water for drinking, bathing, and religious ablutions. They trusted a system where soil fertility and human longevity remained in a healthy balance. But […]