KP budget 2026-27 and the need for structural reforms: Beyond the numbers

More than 10,000 Peshawar domiciles have been flagged as suspicious, prompting authorities to begin a verification process across the city and other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials are reviewing domiciles issued by various union councils, with particular attention to documents allegedly obtained for Afghan refugee students. The verification has also expanded to other districts and former tribal areas, according to government sources. Authorities have shared details of suspicious domiciles with law enforcement agencies for further scrutiny. Officials are also examining areas where people allegedly obtained Pakistani identity cards and passports through illegal means. These include Ghareebabad, Faqirabad, Latifabad, Zargharabad, University Road, Ring Road, Charsadda Road and other areas. Authorities said they would cancel any domicile found to be fake or illegally issued and take legal action against those involved.

PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) budget 2026-27 has been officially approved by the provincial assembly, setting the stage for the new fiscal year beginning in just a few days. While the passage of the finance bill and the allocation of 71 billion rupees for 506 new development projects suggest a forward-looking agenda, a deeper analysis reveals […]

Nimra Khan Performs Umrah with Husband Following Recent Wedding

Nimra Khan Performs Umrah with Husband Following Recent Wedding

JEDDAH — Renowned Pakistani actress Nimra Khan has performed the holy pilgrimage of Umrah alongside her husband following their recent wedding. The actress shared the spiritually uplifting milestone with her followers via a heartwarming video on social media, which quickly went viral across various platforms. The actress recently tied the knot with a UK-based pilot. […]

Green Pakistan Programme: 2.26Bn Trees Planted, Restored, and Distributed

Green Pakistan Programme: 2.26Bn Trees Planted, Restored, and Distributed

ISLAMABAD — The Green Pakistan Programme has successfully planted, naturally regenerated, and distributed approximately 2.26 billion saplings across the country, according to the newly released Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. The massive initiative stands out as one of the largest national reforestation campaigns aimed at countering the adverse impacts of climate change, restoring degraded ecosystems, and […]

AI in Healthcare: How Technology is Redefining Modern Medicine

AI in Healthcare: How Technology is Redefining Modern Medicine

ISLAMABAD- The healthcare sector has historically remained the epicenter of human development and scientific research. However, the 21st century has introduced technological interventions that were completely unimaginable just a few decades ago. Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, telemedicine, robotic surgery, wearable devices, and genetic research have begun radically altering the landscape of medical diagnosis, treatment, […]