Renowned Urologist Dr. Asif Malik Injured in Peshawar Gun Attack
PESHAWAR—Unidentified assailants seriously injured renowned urologist and former Chairman of Peshawar General Hospital (PGH), Dr. Asif Malik, in an assassination attempt in the city’s University Town area last night. Police and PGH officials confirmed the attack on Wednesday, stating that Dr. Malik—a pioneer of kidney transplantation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)—sustained multiple gunshot wounds near his […]
‘Final Phase Has Begun’: Aleema Khan Issues Ultimatum to PTI Leadership
PESHAWAR – Aleema Khan, sister of the incarcerated PTI founder, Imran Khan, declared today that the party’s struggle has entered its “final phase.” Speaking outside the court, she issued an ultimatum to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) office-bearers, demanding they exert pressure on the administration or resign. She stated: “I have told the office-bearers to come […]
Marble Factories’ Pollution in Peshawar Drives Relocation Plan Amid Health Risks
PESHAWAR—The issue of marble factories’ pollution in Peshawar has resurfaced with renewed urgency after the district administration decided to relocate the units to the Industrial Estate in Mohmand. Officials said that toxic wastewater and unchecked emissions from marble factories operating along Warsak Road continue to pose serious risks to public health and agriculture. Officials confirmed […]
KP government Approves Development Funds for Tribal Districts
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, Sohail Afridi, presided over a high-level Joint Steering Committee meeting at KP House Islamabad today to finalize development funds for tribal districts. During the session, the provincial government confirmed the provision of Rs30.3 billion in bridge financing to prevent the stalling of high-priority projects. This internal funding will sustain essential […]
Peshawar Administration Finalizes Plan for Repatriation of Illegal Afghan Refugees
PESHAWAR—The Peshawar district administration approved a new strategy today to accelerate the repatriation of illegal Afghan refugees. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar on 31 March chaired a coordination meeting where officials received immediate instructions to initiate the departure process. To ensure maximum reach, the administration decided to utilize mosque announcements to inform the relevant individuals […]