Indus Blind Dolphin Conservation: KP Approves Rs50 Million Plan

Indus Blind Dolphin Conservation

PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a significant step for Indus blind dolphin conservation by approving a Rs50 million annual development plan. This initiative focuses on the riverine area of Dera Ismail Khan, where the rare Indus blind dolphin naturally resides. The plan includes research, monitoring, awareness campaigns, community involvement, and the proposed […]

Ghulam Khan Border Crossing Shut Indefinitely Amid Rising Security Threats

Pak-Afghan Border Closure

PESHAWAR – Pakistan has shut the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan indefinitely after a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan killed at least 13 security personnel. The closure comes amid growing security threats and escalating clashes along the Afghan border. Consequently, authorities have imposed a curfew in parts of North Waziristan to ensure public […]

Flash Floods Claim Lives as Rescue System Collapses in Swat

Climate Change Threats in KP: Governor Kundi Urges Unified Action

PESHAWAR – When nature strikes, grief is natural—but silence is not. The recent flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that claimed 32 lives raise urgent questions about governance, preparedness, and accountability in KP’s disaster management system. While climate change has intensified extreme weather patterns—from flash floods in the mountains to urban windstorms and hail—our public awareness […]

KP Launches 18 Agriculture Projects to Combat Climate Change  

Poison on Our Plates: The Silent Crisis of Contaminated Food and Water in Pakistan

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Agriculture Minister, Major (R) Sajjad Barkawal, announced the launch of 18 new agricultural projects across the province, focusing on climate change resilience and sustainable farming practices. He made these remarks at the Second International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, attended by officials, farmers, academia, and stakeholders from across Pakistan. Also Read: KP Launches […]

Hidden in The Hills: The Mystery and Marvel Of Nanawar Cave

Nanawar Cave

PESHAWAR – Tucked deep within the rolling green hills of Dara Mani Khel in Orakzai Tribal District lies a natural wonder shrouded in mist, myths, and untapped potential. Nanawar Cave, one of the lesser-known yet most mesmerizing sites in Orakzai, drew swarms of local tourists this Eidul Azha—many of them unaware they were stepping into […]

KP to Launch Teacher Licensing and Accreditation System

KP Launches Campaign to Enroll 4.9mn Out-of-School Children

PESHAWAR:  The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is planning a new teacher licensing and accreditation system to improve education quality at the primary and secondary levels. The Elementary and Secondary Education Department has created a six-phase plan, which will begin in July. Also Read: KP to Launch Education Card as Part of Major School Enrolment Drive Under […]