Pakistan’s Water Crisis: A Looming Threat to Lives and Livelihoods
Pakistan’s water crisis has reached a critical point, threatening food security and endangering millions of lives. The 2023 United Nations Global Water Security report places Pakistan in the “extremely insecure” category, underscoring the gravity of the situation.. The severity of Pakistan’s water crisis is reflected in the alarming rate of decline in per capita water […]
Thousands Defy Ban to Attend Pashtun Qaumi Jirga Against Terrorism
KHYBER — The road to Khyber was long, but the people kept coming. From Waziristan, Bannu, Kurram, and beyond, thousands of Pashtuns marched toward the Pashtun Qaumi Jirga, their determination undimmed by the violence that had already claimed several lives. As the sun rose over the tribal region’s rugged hills, they gathered under the weight […]
Relocation of Courts from Tank, South Waziristan: A Step Back?
PESHAWAR – The streets of Tank and South Waziristan on 4 October witnessed a united front of lawyers locking the doors of local courts and record rooms in protest. Their grievance? The Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision to relocate the judicial system from these regions to Dera Ismail Khan due to escalating security concerns. In […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor calls for united front to resolve provincial issues
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi, has taken a significant step towards fostering political unity and addressing the province’s pressing issues. The Governor has invited leaders of all political parties to form a task force that will work together to negotiate with the federal government for a fair share of resources and address […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Agricultural Lands Under Threat as Housing Societies Flourish
PESHAWAR – In the quiet mornings of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s rural heartlands, the smell of damp earth and the sight of farmers tending to their crops has been a constant for generations. But in recent years, the landscape has begun to change. Farmlands that once stretched across the province are now disappearing under cement, bricks, and […]
Six Dead, Eight Injured in Mari Petroleum Helicopter Crash
PESHAWAR: A Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) MI-8 helicopter crashed in North Waziristan on Saturday, resulting in the tragic deaths of six people, including three Russian pilots. Eight others sustained injuries in the incident. The helicopter, carrying a total of 14 passengers and crew members, was providing transportation services in the Shiva block of Waziristan. […]
Financial Crisis in KP Leaves Over 26,000 Hepatitis Patients Without Medication
PESHAWAR: Thousands of hepatitis patients in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been left without essential medication for the past two years, as the province struggles with a worsening financial crisis. The shortage of funds has not only stalled major development projects but has also crippled basic healthcare services, leaving vulnerable patients in a dire situation. Impact on […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Moves to Establish Horticulture Authority
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has given a principled approval for the establishment of a Horticulture Authority. The proposed authority will be formed under a formal act, and relevant officials have been instructed to begin drafting the legislation. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur, focusing on local […]
Balochistan Crisis: Addressing the Root Causes
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich province, has long been a focal point of unrest and political instability. Last week, the federal government took a decisive step to counter escalating violence in the region, amending the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 to grant sweeping powers to security forces. The urgency of this decision, passed through a […]
Water Crisis Threatens Peshawar’s Future
In the heart of Pakistan’s Northwest Frontier Province, Peshawar—a city known for its bustling bazaars and ancient monuments—is facing a silent yet potentially catastrophic crisis: a rapidly dwindling water supply. As groundwater levels continue to plummet, the city faces a future where taps may run dry, mirroring the water crisis that has plagued Karachi. Alarming […]