Hidayat Khan | Journalist

Police arrest PPP’s Amjad Afridi in murder case amid political controversy

KOHAT – Police have arrested Amjad Afridi, a former provincial minister and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa spokesperson for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), along with five associates in connection with the murder of Malik Asad, triggering intense political controversy. Authorities announced the arrests on Thursday, prompting the PPP to denounce the move as a “blatant act […]

Budget 2025-26: Govt Plans Tax Reduction on Imported Makeup

PESHAWAR: In budget 2025-26, the federal government likely to reduce taxes and duties on imported makeup and over 7000 other items, sources reveal. Moreover, the international monetary fund has urged the government to cut regulatory duties on imports. Therefore, this move aims to ease the financial burden on consumers and boost economic growth. Sources say […]

PM Announces Body to Review KP’s Share In NFC Award

PESHAWAR– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the formation of a committee to review Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, following concerns raised by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Addressing tribal elders and local leaders during a jirga in Peshawar, the prime minister said the federal government would examine the matter with […]

Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: China’s Trilateral Talks Pave Way for Regional Harmony

PESHAWAR – In a significant stride toward strengthening Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, a trilateral meeting in Beijing on May 21, 2025, has sparked optimism for deeper diplomatic ties, economic collaboration, and robust counter-terrorism efforts. Facilitated by China, the talks between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, […]

Olive Oil from Balochistan from Loralai Wins Silver at New York Competition

Olive Oil from Balochistan Beats Global Giants at New York Competition

Chilam Joshi Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Kalash Culture

PESHAWAR – Every year in May, the remote Kalash valleys of Chitral come alive with sound, colour, and prayer. The Chilam Joshi Festival, celebrated by the Kalash people to welcome spring, is currently underway. Locals have begun donning traditional black robes, intricate headpieces, and beaded jewellery that echo centuries of cultural continuity. Unlike other festivals […]

Afghan Repatriation Efforts: Between the Ache of Leaving and The Hope of Return

TORKHAM — The wind here still smells of dust and diesel, the border gates groan open and shut like a restless heart, and on most days, the only thing louder than the trucks are the silences people carry. But lately, something has shifted. In this high-stakes corridor between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Afghan Repatriation Efforts […]

Peshawar Traffic Reform Plan Rolls Out with BRT Expansion, Underpasses

PESHAWAR — In a major step toward decongesting city roads, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday launched the Peshawar Traffic Reform Plan, a sweeping initiative that combines urban infrastructure development with strict regulatory enforcement to address the city’s worsening traffic crisis. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, Gandapur approved an integrated […]