Flour Mill Owners Warn of Severe Crisis as Punjab Continues Illegal Supply Ban

Punjab to KP Flour Supply Resumes as 198 Mills Receive Export Permits

PESHAWAR – The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) warns that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces a catastrophic flour shortage during Ramadan if Punjab does not lift its supply ban immediately. Provincial Chairman Naeem Butt states that Punjab has enforced an illegal restriction on wheat and flour movement since August last year. This blockade continues to drive prices […]

Terrorism in KP: Bannu Records Highest Number of Attacks as 2025 Violence Surges

Militants Burn National Flags, Check IDS On Bannu Road

PESHAWAR – A grim annual report has detailed a massive spike in terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with 1,762 violent incidents recorded across the province during 2025. The data, released by the provincial police, identifies Bannu as the most volatile district, topping the list with 430 reported cases, followed closely by North Waziristan with 213 […]

KP Launches E-Abiana App to Digitise Water Tax

Poison on Our Plates: The Silent Crisis of Contaminated Food and Water in Pakistan

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has officially launched the E-Abiana App, marking a transformative shift toward a digital economy for the province’s agricultural sector.

Pak-Afghan Border Trade Crisis: 10,000 Containers Stranded as SCCI Demands Reopening

FBR to scan afghan transit trade containers using new rail-based system

PESHAWAR – The President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Junaid Altaf, has issued an urgent plea to the federal government to address the escalating Pak-Afghan border trade crisis. He warned that the continued closure of key crossing points has left more than 10,000 transit trade containers stranded at Karachi Port, threatening […]

KP Terrorism Statistics 2025: 1,588 Incidents Reported as Security Forces Ramp Up Operations

Resurgence of Terrorism in KP: A Grave Threat to National Stability

PESHAWAR – The law enforcement agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have released a comprehensive annual report detailing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa terrorism statistics 2025, revealing a total of 1,588 reported incidents across the province. This surge in violence resulted in the martyrdom of 502 individuals, including both security personnel and civilians, while proactive operations by security […]

Peshawar Water Crisis: 80% of City’s Supply Is Contaminated, UNICEF Warns

Persistent Water Crisis in Landi Kotal Enters Third Day

PESHAWAR – A new UNICEF data reveals that 80% of the Peshawar’s water sources are contaminated. With only 20% of water deemed safe for human consumption, millions of residents face a growing threat from preventable diseases and infrastructure collapse. Bacteria and the Peshawar Water Crisis The report highlights a deadly gap between water availability and […]

NACTA rolls out five-year plan to turn extremists into productive citizens

NACTA rolls out five-year plan to turn extremists into productive citizens

PESHAWAR The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has launched a five-year plan to turn extremists into productive citizens, aiming to prevent violent extremism across Pakistan. The initiative calls for coordinated action from federal and provincial departments and emphasizes rehabilitation, education, and social reintegration. NACTA’s plan focuses on five strategic pillars. First, authorities will identify individuals at […]

Afghan refugee camps face electricity, and eviction

An on-campus hostel is available for female students, while the male hostel is within walking distance.

PESHAWAR: Afghan refugee families in Akora Khattak and Swat are facing eviction as authorities enforce strict measures to clear camps and rental properties. In a joint operation, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and police cut electricity to refugee camps to prepare the grounds for demolition. On Friday, WAPDA and police teams removed the […]