Strait of Hormuz: The Ancient Gateway Facing a Modern 2026 Crisis
The Strait of Hormuz currently dominates global headlines as geopolitical tensions push this narrow waterway to the center of an international crisis. While many observers view it as a modern flashpoint, this small passage has served as a vital artery for global commerce for thousands of years. A Legacy of Ancient Commerce The strategic importance […]
Aleema Khan Warns of ‘Manufactured’ Tensions as Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict continues
PESHAWAR – As the Afghanistan-Pakistan War enters second week following the launch of Pakistan’s Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has issued a public warning against what she describes as the “creation” of militant brands to justify perpetual conflict. Speaking to displaced families from the Tirah ValleyTirah Valley, Khan’s […]
Peshawar High Court Dismisses Petitions Against Ban on PTM
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on 2 March dismissed petitions that challenged the ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), labeling them as non-maintainable. Furthermore, the court declared that the petitioners possess the right to approach the federal government’s review committee for the de-proscription of the organisation. The Release of the Detailed 62-Page Judgement Specifically, […]
KP Building Control Authority Notifies New Approval, Land Use Fees
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Building Control Authority has officially notified a revised fee structure for the approval and regularization of building plans and land use across the province. According to the new notification, the authority has set the building plan approval or regularization fee for residential buildings at Rs10 per square foot. For commercial buildings, […]
How Encroachments are Choking Pakistan’s Rivers
How Encroachments are Choking Pakistan’s Rivers
The Tragedy of Terror: Why Pakistan’s Security Calculus Needs a National Reset
The Tragedy of Terror: Why Pakistan’s Security Calculus Needs a National Reset
CM Sohail Afridi Launches ‘Imran Khan Release Force’
ISLAMABAD – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi officially launched the “Imran Khan Release Force” to secure the freedom of the PTI founder. Speaking outside the Supreme Court, Afridi confirmed that Imran Khan personally tasked him with leading this new street movement. Allegations and Legal Conflict The Chief Minister leveled sharp accusations against state institutions […]
Peshawar Bike Registration: Massive Crackdown Looms as Thousands Defy Deadline
PESHAWAR – Law enforcement agencies in the provincial capital have announced a rigorous crackdown against unregistered motorbikes. According to official sources, out of over 100,000 active riders in the city, only a few hundred have completed their Peshawar bike registration. Consequently, the government has decided to seize illegal motorcycles and initiate strict legal proceedings against […]
KP Hospital Outsourcing: 38 Facilities to Move to Private Sector
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation has advertised the third phase of its healthcare reforms. Under this plan, the government will implement KP hospital outsourcing for 38 facilities across the province. Consequently, these hospitals will transition to private sector management to enhance service delivery. Also Read: KP health department launches eye screening program for school […]
How Illegal Housing is Swallowing KP’s Breadbasket
The agricultural lands in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are rapidly being choked by a relentless sprawl of housing schemes. What was once fertile soil, essential for the province’s food security, is being systematically replaced by “concrete jungles.” While the government continues to compile reports on the rising trend of converting agricultural land into residential colonies, critics […]