KP Launches 18 Agriculture Projects to Combat Climate Change
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 […]
Jirga System Revival Under Review as PM Forms 18-Member Committee
PM Shehbaz Sharif form committee to revive Jirga System
Shandur Polo Festival: Where Hooves Echo Louder Than History and Chitral Wins Again
PESHAWAR – Shandur Polo Festival did not begin with the whistle. It began in the slow waking of the wind, the whistle of altitude brushing past prayer flags, the silence of snow-covered ridges that watched like old kings. Then came the thud of hooves. And when the horses charged, it was as if the earth […]
KP finalises bifurcation plan for Malakand Division
Bifurcation of Malakand Division in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for better governance
Hidden in The Hills: The Mystery and Marvel Of 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
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
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, […]