Flash Floods Claim Lives as Rescue System Collapses in Swat

Climate Change Is Rewriting KP's Future. Is the Province Ready?

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

When a School Has No Electricity, Girls Pay a Higher Price

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 […]

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

Mercury in Skin-Whitening Creams in Raises Health, Safety Concerns

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 […]