Islamabad seeks Rs116bn Chinese assistance for Khwazakhela-Besham Expressway
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has formally requested Rs116.63 billion in financial assistance from China to construct the proposed Khwazakhela-to-Besham Expressway. This strategic infrastructure venture is designed to execute under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Consequently, Pakistani authorities presented the funding request to the Chinese counterpart during the CPEC Joint Working Group meeting on transport. KP […]
Climate cascade: Melting glaciers, urban smog push country toward environmental crisis
Climate cascade: Melting glaciers, urban smog push country toward environmental crisis
KP Government Suspends Commercial Market Timings
PESHAWAR : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially halted the enforcement of fixed business timings across the province, suspending the previous market closing hours order with immediate effect. According to a public notice issued following approval from the competent authority, the suspension applies to all markets, shopping plazas, commercial centers, and related business activities […]
Peshawar Journalists Trained in Green Journalism to Combat Climate Change
Peshawar Journalists Trained in Green Journalism to Combat Climate Change
Governor Urges District-Level Climate Planning to Safeguard Agriculture
PESHAWAR – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, warned that the escalating impacts of climate change are no longer just environmental threats but are actively destabilizing agriculture, infrastructure, and the daily lives of citizens. Speaking as the chief guest at the launch of the district adaptation plans for Karak and Charsadda, the governor emphasized that […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Launches ‘Own House Scheme’
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif formally launched the “Prime Minister’s Own House Scheme” today. This landmark initiative enables Pakistan’s poor and middle classes to acquire their own homes. During the ceremony, the prime minister stated that providing shelter is the government’s top priority. The Prime Minister’s Own House Scheme creates a robust framework […]
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 […]
Battling Misinformation: The Critical Drive for Routine Immunization in KP
KHYBER — 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 Plans New Peshawar International Airport
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is planning a massive project to establish a New Peshawar International Airport. The project aims to resolve long-standing security, traffic, and urban expansion challenges by moving the current airport to a more secure location. Commissioner Peshawar chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday to finalize the preliminary homework for this […]
Persistent Water Crisis in Landi Kotal Enters Third Day
KHYBER: The water crisis in Landi Kotal showed no signs of abating on Monday, as the suspension of supply to the main bazaar and surrounding residential areas entered its third consecutive day. The prolonged outage, caused by a mechanical failure at the Landi Khana pumping station, has left thousands of residents and traders struggling to […]