Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Local Government in KP: Can It Be Active and Effective?
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur, has said that municipal institutions must focus on the delivery of civic services. Speaking in Peshawar during a meeting with a delegation, he emphasized that local government in KP plays an essential role in resolving public issues. He added that his administration is […]
Why are Pakistan’s national institutions now up for sale?
Why is the privatization of Pakistan national institutions underway
Divided rulers and united terrorists: why Pakistan’s fight against militancy remains stalled
Divided rulers and united terrorists: why Pakistan’s fight against militancy remains stalled
KP Govt Initiates Crackdown on Illegal Transport Terminals
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched operation to identify and regulate illegal bus terminals and freight transport hubs across the province. Local government bodies have been directed to submit detailed reports within 20 days, listing the exact locations, addresses and operational status of all transport stations. A notification issued by the Local […]
Veteran Journalists Gather in Peshawar to Mark 75 Years of PFUJ
Veteran Journalists Gather in Peshawar to Mark 75 Years of PFUJ’S
Pakistan Flood Preparedness: The Warning Always Comes, The Readiness Never Does
PESHAWAR – The clouds form. The warnings are issued. The danger is known. Yet year after year, Pakistan flood preparedness remains a phrase spoken more in hindsight than in planning rooms. Pakistan is ranked among the most vulnerable to climate change, the rhythms of the monsoon bring not just rain, but a familiar story of […]
Peshawar High Court Stops Na-1 Chitral By-Election After Disqualification Challenge
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Friday stopped the NA-1 Chitral by-election after Member of the National Assembly (NA) Abdul Latif filed a petition against his disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal. The […]
Gandapur’s changing stance raises questions on KP’s anti-terror efforts
One morning, the Chief Minister roared. By evening, he whispered. On the surface, Ali Amin Gandapur’s recent remarks about launching jirgas to address terrorism seem measured, even democratic. He promises consultation. He speaks of unity. He insists — in firm, headline-ready language — that where terrorists are found, action will be taken. And yet, beneath […]
Green building code approved but will it be enforced?
PESHAWAR – With fanfare and federal cabinet approval, Pakistan has rolled out its first-ever Green Building Code — a promising blueprint aimed at reshaping the nation’s construction practices to align with global sustainability goals. Under the new code, all buildings higher than four storeys must now feature green rooftops, while rainwater harvesting systems will become […]