Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Calls for Unified Action Against Climate Change at COP Simulation Event
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi
Escalating Security Risks in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spark Heightened Precautions, Widespread Protests
Escalating Security Risks in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spark Heightened Precautions, Widespread Protests
President Approves Appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the President Office, Justice Afridi’s appointment will be effective from October 26 for a tenure of three years. The appointment was made under Articles 175(A)(3), 177, and 179 of the Constitution. […]
Plastic Pollution in Pakistan: An Escalating Environmental Threat
Plastic pollution in Pakistan is now reaching critical levels, threatening the environment, public health, and the country’s future. Across the cities of Pakistan, from the bustling streets of Lahore to the shores of Karachi, plastic waste has become an inescapable part of the landscape. Pakistan produces around 20 million tons of solid waste annually, with […]
Pakistan’s Water Crisis: A Looming Threat to Lives and Livelihoods
Pakistan’s water crisis has reached a critical point, threatening food security and endangering millions of lives. The 2023 United Nations Global Water Security report places Pakistan in the “extremely insecure” category, underscoring the gravity of the situation.. The severity of Pakistan’s water crisis is reflected in the alarming rate of decline in per capita water […]
Thousands Defy Ban to Attend Pashtun Qaumi Jirga Against Terrorism
KHYBER — The road to Khyber was long, but the people kept coming. From Waziristan, Bannu, Kurram, and beyond, thousands of Pashtuns marched toward the Pashtun Qaumi Jirga, their determination undimmed by the violence that had already claimed several lives. As the sun rose over the tribal region’s rugged hills, they gathered under the weight […]
Relocation of Courts from Tank, South Waziristan: A Step Back?
PESHAWAR – The streets of Tank and South Waziristan on 4 October witnessed a united front of lawyers locking the doors of local courts and record rooms in protest. Their grievance? The Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision to relocate the judicial system from these regions to Dera Ismail Khan due to escalating security concerns. In […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor calls for united front to resolve provincial issues
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi, has taken a significant step towards fostering political unity and addressing the province’s pressing issues. The Governor has invited leaders of all political parties to form a task force that will work together to negotiate with the federal government for a fair share of resources and address […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Agricultural Lands Under Threat as Housing Societies Flourish
PESHAWAR – In the quiet mornings of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s rural heartlands, the smell of damp earth and the sight of farmers tending to their crops has been a constant for generations. But in recent years, the landscape has begun to change. Farmlands that once stretched across the province are now disappearing under cement, bricks, and […]
Six Dead, Eight Injured in Mari Petroleum Helicopter Crash
PESHAWAR: A Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) MI-8 helicopter crashed in North Waziristan on Saturday, resulting in the tragic deaths of six people, including three Russian pilots. Eight others sustained injuries in the incident. The helicopter, carrying a total of 14 passengers and crew members, was providing transportation services in the Shiva block of Waziristan. […]