KP cabinet approves drug law reforms, ends death penalty for narcotics cases
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved major drug law reforms by deciding to abolish the death penalty in narcotics cases. The provincial government will soon introduce legislation to formally remove capital punishment from such cases. This decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, where a […]
KP Bureaucracy and Police Allowance Increase Approved by Government
PESHAWAR – The provincial government has approved a major KP bureaucracy and police allowance increase to improve financial support for officers across various departments. The revised allowances apply to employees in Grades 17 to 21 and take effect immediately. Under the new policy, officers will now receive an executive allowance equal to 120 percent of […]
Water Crisis in Pakistan: Federal Government Declares National Emergency
PESHAWAR – In response to the growing water crisis in Pakistan, the federal government has declared it a national emergency. It has also called an urgent meeting with all provinces to develop a joint strategy. The move comes amid rising concerns over India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. According to the Ministry […]
Why religious scholars ban women from Mandan Park in Bannu?
BANNU – Mandan Park in Bannu, It was once just another park — now it’s at the centre of a growing campaign to redraw the lines between public space and morality. Local clerics and elders have issued a sweeping set of restrictions, including a complete ban on women’s entry, the use of music, DJ sound […]
PTV Salary Crisis Triggered By Budget Cuts And Irregular Hiring
PESHAWAR – The PTV salary crisis has reached a critical juncture as it’s employees have warned of a nationwide protest over non-payment of salaries, irregular appointments, and worsening financial instability. . Pakistan Television (PTV), once financially sound, now faces collapse due to mismanagement, political interference, and shrinking revenue. For decades, PTV dominated national broadcasting, holding nearly […]
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty, Turning Water Into Weapon
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How Climate Change And Women Are Connected In Pakistan’s Crisis
PESHAWAR – In Pakistan, climate change and women are deeply connected, yet this crisis is rarely talked about. As extreme weather events hit communities, women often suffer the most—whether it’s farmers losing their crops to droughts or families forced from their homes by floods. The struggle is real, but it’s largely ignored. Pakistan is one […]