Battling Misinformation: The Critical Drive for Routine Immunization in KP
PESHAWAR — Securing the health and future of children through routine immunization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become more critical than ever. In the remote and marginalized regions of the province, a significant number of “zero-dose” children remain. These children have not received a single dose of life-saving vaccines. Consequently, they face dangerous diseases and […]
KP Govt to Outsource 72 Hospitals to Private Sector in Major Healthcare Overhaul
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has initiated a comprehensive 48-point reform plan to modernize the province’s medical infrastructure. Under this strategy, the provincial government has decided to operate 72 hospitals through public-private partnerships (PPP) to ensure the delivery of high-quality and timely medical services to the public. Officials confirmed that advertisements for 34 […]
Private Schools Propose Private Testing Agencies to Replace Cluster Exam System
PESHAWAR — Private educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have submitted critical proposals to reform the current matriculation and intermediate examination framework. Specifically, they advocate for handing over examination halls to private testing agencies. These institutions argue that formal agreements with independent agencies will ensure the genuine implementation of government policies regarding examination reforms in Khyber […]
PM Sharif Orders Shift to Electric Motorcycles for Government Use
PESHAWAR – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed government departments to purchase only electric motorcycles and buses for future official use. This decision serves as a primary step in a phased transition toward energy security in Pakistan. During a high-level energy meeting in Islamabad, the prime minister emphasized that the transport sector must shift to […]