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 […]
Shandur Polo Festival Dates Announced as KP Finalises Preparations
PESHAWAR – The Shandur Polo Festival 2026 will take place from 11 June to 13 June at the historic Polo Ground in Upper Chitral, as authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) step up preparations for one of the region’s most iconic cultural events. Deputy Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Suraiya Bibi, announced the dates while […]
Will the US-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad Finally Succeed?
PESHAWAR – The question of whether the expected negotiations in Islamabad can produce positive results remains uncertain following a 51-day war between the United States and Iran. As the Pakistani capital prepares for the US-Iran peace talks and the Islamabad Summit, contradictory claims regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising tensions raise […]
Legislative Gridlock: Teacher Quota Vacancies in KP Trigger Calls for Policy Reform
Legislative Gridlock: Teacher Quota Vacancies in KP Trigger Calls for Policy Reform
Renowned Urologist Dr. Asif Malik Injured in Peshawar Gun Attack
PESHAWAR—Unidentified assailants seriously injured renowned urologist and former Chairman of Peshawar General Hospital (PGH), Dr. Asif Malik, in an assassination attempt in the city’s University Town area last night. Police and PGH officials confirmed the attack on Wednesday, stating that Dr. Malik—a pioneer of kidney transplantation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)—sustained multiple gunshot wounds near his […]
Marble Factories’ Pollution in Peshawar Drives Relocation Plan Amid Health Risks
PESHAWAR—The issue of marble factories’ pollution in Peshawar has resurfaced with renewed urgency after the district administration decided to relocate the units to the Industrial Estate in Mohmand. Officials said that toxic wastewater and unchecked emissions from marble factories operating along Warsak Road continue to pose serious risks to public health and agriculture. Officials confirmed […]
KP government Approves Development Funds for Tribal Districts
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, Sohail Afridi, presided over a high-level Joint Steering Committee meeting at KP House Islamabad today to finalize development funds for tribal districts. During the session, the provincial government confirmed the provision of Rs30.3 billion in bridge financing to prevent the stalling of high-priority projects. This internal funding will sustain essential […]
How Peshawar’s Canal System Became a Toxic Trap
PESHAWAR – In the colonial era, engineers designed Peshawar’s canal system as a scientific marvel. These waterways once provided the essential lifeblood for food security and communal health. Residents used the flowing water for drinking, bathing, and religious ablutions. They trusted a system where soil fertility and human longevity remained in a healthy balance. But […]
ANP’s All-Party Conference in Khyber Slams ‘Forced’ Displacement, Governance Failure
PESHAWAR—The Awami National Party (ANP) led all-party conference in Khyber concluded with a stinging rebuke of the federal and provincial governments over the deteriorating security situation and the displacement of thousands of families from Tirah Valley. Senior Vice President, ANP Khyber, Haji Sherin Afridi, presented a unanimous 12-point declaration. The document holds state institutions, alongside […]