How Peshawar’s Canal System Became a Toxic Trap
PESHAWAR – In the colonial era, engineers designed Peshawar’s canal system as a scientific marvel. These waterways once provided the essential lifeblood for food security and communal health. Residents used the flowing water for drinking, bathing, and religious ablutions. They trusted a system where soil fertility and human longevity remained in a healthy balance. But […]
ANP’s All-Party Conference in Khyber Slams ‘Forced’ Displacement, Governance Failure
PESHAWAR—The Awami National Party (ANP) led all-party conference in Khyber concluded with a stinging rebuke of the federal and provincial governments over the deteriorating security situation and the displacement of thousands of families from Tirah Valley. Senior Vice President, ANP Khyber, Haji Sherin Afridi, presented a unanimous 12-point declaration. The document holds state institutions, alongside […]
Pakistan to Deploy Mobile Application for Petrol Subsidies
The Ministry of Information Technology (IT) has developed a mobile application to manage the national fuel subsidy program. This digital initiative aims to address the ongoing energy crisis by providing subsidized petrol to specific vehicle categories. Under the current proposal, motorcycles and three-wheelers will receive a monthly quota of 20 liters of subsidized fuel. While […]
Govt. Resumes Repatriation of Afghan Refugees Following Eid Ceasefire
PESHAWAR – The temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan for Eid al-Fitr has concluded. While authorities report minor surface-level actions, large-scale operations have stopped. No major incidents of terrorism occurred during this period. Officials now expect the Torkham border to open for the repatriation of Afghan refugees, signaling a potential end to recent border closures. […]
KP Local Body Elections Proposed After Eid-ul-Adha Due to Security Situation
PESHAWAR: Authorities have proposed holding the local body elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Eid-ul-Azha, May 27, due to the “deteriorating security situation.” Official sources confirmed on Friday that the government will announce the election schedule only after security conditions improve. This proposal follows the formal conclusion of the previous local government’s tenure on March 15, […]
KP Govt Approves Phased Repatriation of Afghan Refugees
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a phased plan to repatriate Afghan refugees. As part of this decision, authorities will partially reopen the Pak-Afghan Torkham border specifically for organized convoys. This move aims to reduce the burden on provincial resources and enhance the overall security situation. Furthermore, the repatriation process will occur in three […]
Body of 15-Month-Old Recovered from Peshawar Drain After 24-Hour Search
PESHAWAR — A massive 24-hour search operation concluded today as Rescue 1122 recovered the body of a 15-month-old girl from the Hindko Daman Northern Bypass. The infant fell into an uncovered sewage drain outside Parda Bagh, a popular family park, highlighting the lethal negligence surrounding open drains in Peshawar. The Incident at Parda Bagh At […]
Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks; Tehran Issues a Sharp Denial
A sudden and stark divide emerged on Monday between the White House and the Iranian government over the existence of high-stakes diplomatic negotiations. President Donald J. Trump, in a statement released early Monday, asserted that the United States and Iran had engaged in “very good and productive conversations” over the preceding two days. Characterizing the […]
The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: A Global Food Crisis in the Making
The Strait of Hormuz Blockade: A Global Food Crisis in the Making
Healing the Psychological Wounds of Women and Children in KP
Healing the Psychological Wounds of Women and Children in KP