Trump Cancels Envoys’ Pakistan Visit as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has canceled the scheduled visit of his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Pakistan. This decision followed the departure of an Iranian delegation from Islamabad, which returned to Tehran earlier that day without engaging in direct dialogue with American representatives. Diplomacy Hits […]
KP Launches Campaign to Enroll 4.9mn Out-of-School Children
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has initiated a province-wide campaign to ensure every child gains access to formal education. Developed under the provincial Good Governance Roadmap, this initiative brings together multiple departments to track, assist, and enroll millions of children currently excluded from the academic system. A Data-Driven Roadmap Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah […]
Assembly Session in a Stadium: Public Inclusion or Political Spectacle?
PESHAWAR — The decision to convene the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session in a cricket stadium ostensibly aimed to modernize the democratic process. Proponents argued that the move would allow the public to witness the proceedings of their elected representatives firsthand, making the legislative process more open and accessible. However, the lack of measures to ensure […]
Lawsuit Claims Narcotics Act Violates Basic Human Rights in KP Prisons
PESHAWAR — A new legal battle in the Peshawar High Court highlights the tension between provincial drug laws and the protection of human rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) prisons. Convicted individual Iqbal Shah filed a writ petition challenging the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Narcotics Control Amendment Act 2022. The petition characterizes the law’s total ban on remissions […]
Protecting Your Liver: A Guide to the Rising Silent Epidemic
PESHAWAR — Over the last few years, “fatty liver” disease has spread rapidly across Pakistan. This condition emerges when excessive fat accumulates in the liver, an organ that functions as the body’s primary factory. The liver filters blood, stores energy, and helps digest nutrients. However, when fat levels exceed healthy limits, the organ sustains damage, […]
Music of Hope: How Peshawar’s Youth Spread Peace Through Sound
PESHAWAR — In the historic streets of Peshawar, where the echoes of a challenging past often meet the uncertainties of the present, a new generation is rewriting the city’s narrative. Jwand Parasta, an emerging band of young artists, represents a powerful story of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of hope. These talented students use […]
Peshawar Police Arrest Five Robbers in Armed Shootouts
PESHAWAR—Law enforcement agencies recently intensified police encounters in Peshawar. This shift aims to curb a sudden spike in street crime. During high-stakes operations, police arrested five dangerous suspects. These individuals sustained injuries during intense exchanges of fire in Gulbahar, Daudzai, and Chamkani. Firefight in Daudzai Daudzai Police reported that a patrol team engaged a group […]
Budget 2026-27: ‘Digital KP’ and ‘Clean Water for All’ Take Center Stage
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finalized its strategic priorities for the Annual Development Program (ADP) and the General Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This new development narrative identifies nine key sectors, with Digital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiatives and universal access to clean drinking water spearheading the provincial agenda. WAPDA Digital Meters May End […]
CM Afridi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Structures
PESHAWAR—Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi chaired the 14th authority meeting of the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) to streamline urban development in Peshawar. During the session, the chief minister approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and issued stern directives to eliminate illegal constructions while improving municipal discipline. Regulation of Nasir Bagh Road and Property […]