KP budget 2026-27 and the need for structural reforms: Beyond the numbers
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) budget 2026-27 has been officially approved by the provincial assembly, setting the stage for the new fiscal year beginning in just a few days. While the passage of the finance bill and the allocation of 71 billion rupees for 506 new development projects suggest a forward-looking agenda, a deeper analysis reveals […]
AI in Healthcare: How Technology is Redefining Modern Medicine
ISLAMABAD- The healthcare sector has historically remained the epicenter of human development and scientific research. However, the 21st century has introduced technological interventions that were completely unimaginable just a few decades ago. Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, telemedicine, robotic surgery, wearable devices, and genetic research have begun radically altering the landscape of medical diagnosis, treatment, […]
Cancer Patients in KP Face Medicine Shortage as Budget Allocation Falls Short
PESHAWAR: Doctors have warned that thousands of cancer patients in KP could struggle to access treatment during the current fiscal year after the provincial government allocated only 200mn rupees for free cancer medicines in the 2026-27 budget. Health experts described the allocation as insufficient to meet the growing needs of patients across the province. They […]
Heatwave Affects Animals and Birds at Peshawar Zoo, Veterinary Experts Called In
PESHAWAR: Extreme heat and soaring temperatures have affected several animals and birds at Peshawar Zoo, prompting authorities to arrange specialized veterinary care and enhanced monitoring measures. Sources said a number of animals and birds at the zoo have developed health complications due to the ongoing heatwave and prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Authorities have engaged […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif assures Major Petrol Price Cut as Global Oil Prices Fall
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday told the National Assembly that Pakistan will announce a significant cut in petrol and diesel prices later today, crediting falling international crude rates after the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Addressing lawmakers in Islamabad, Sharif said his government had promised to pass on every benefit […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Hails Historic Global Recognition, Calls on Opposition for Unanimous Resolution
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the National Assembly on Friday, calling on lawmakers to adopt a unanimous resolution to acknowledge a recent international milestone achieved by Pakistan. Speaking during a lower house session, the prime minister emphasized the geopolitical significance of the country’s elevated global standing, urging both treasury and opposition benches to […]
KP Child Labor Survey Report: Alarming Realities Exposed
PESHAWAR — A recent report by the Labor Department on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Child Labor Survey has exposed deeply unsettling and horrific realities regarding child exploitation across the province. The comprehensive findings reveal that economic disparity, deep-rooted poverty, and severe rural-urban imbalances act as the primary catalysts driving innocent children out of classrooms and […]
Unidentified Assailants Kill Sikh Couple Inside Mardan Gurdwara
MARDAN: Unidentified assailants shot and killed an elderly Sikh couple inside a Gurdwara in the Babu Mohallah area of Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The brutal attack marks a deeply concerning breach of security in the region. The victims, 70-year-old Jagan Nath and his wife, lived within the premises and worked as caretakers of the worship […]
Pakistan Structural Crisis Solutions: Why a New Social Contract Is the Only Path Forward
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is rapidly descending into acute polarization and systemic failure, driven by deepening political divisions, economic mismanagement, and a deteriorating security landscape. As public trust in state institutions bottoms out, political commentators argue that implementing comprehensive structural crisis solutions is no longer optional but an urgent prerequisite for national survival. The current governance […]
Mahmood Khan Achakzai Reveals Inside Story of London Charter of Democracy Negotiations
PESHAWAR — Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai has revealed dramatic details of the 2006 Charter of Democracy (CoD) negotiations. These took place in London. The revelations include a secret airport exit by PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. Achakzai is the chief of Pashtunkhwa Millat Awami Party (PKMAP). He shared these details during a National Assembly floor […]