KP Education Boards: Is It Time to Rethink Practical Exams?
PESHAWAR – Recent examination reforms introduced by educational boards across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have sparked a fresh debate regarding the transparency and efficacy of the province’s assessment system. While efforts to curb cheating and promote merit in written exams have been widely welcomed, the current mechanism for practical examinations remains a significant concern for students, […]
Digital Shift: KP Launches AI-Powered Driving License System
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi officially inaugurated the Digital License Management System under the Department of Transport. Furthermore, this initiative translates the vision of digitalization into a practical reality for the province. The new system automates the entire driving license issuance process to enhance public convenience and ensure strict merit. WAPDA Digital […]
Squash Legend Jansher Khan Inaugurates RMI Education’s 4th Annual Sports Gala
PESHAWAR: Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) Education has formally inaugurated its 4th Annual Sports Gala at the Hayatabad Sports Complex, uniting students from its five constituent colleges for a week of high-octane competition and athletic excellence. The event serves as a structured platform for future healthcare professionals to demonstrate discipline, resilience, and teamwork beyond the classroom. […]
Yemen on the Brink: The Three-Way War Pushing a Nation to Collapse
PESHAWAR – The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is shifting as the Yemen power struggle enters a volatile new phase. What began as a civil war has mutated into a multi-front battle for the soul of the nation, involving separatist surges, maritime warfare, and the world’s most dire humanitarian catastrophe. The Southern Transitional Council […]
Static Signals: Why Hazara Forest Protection System Remains Mute
PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Forestry recently requested an urgent frequency allotment to activate its dormant wireless system in Lower Hazara. While hardware was purchased under a regional strengthening project, the network remains silent due to administrative delays. Consequently, the lack of a functional link hinders essential environmental strategies in the region. Massive Illegal Logging […]
The Strategic Realities of the US-Iran Peace Process
PESHAWAR — The prevailing wisdom suggests that war never solves problems and that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolution. While this sentiment holds weight, it lacks a complete sequence. The true geopolitical cycle follows a definitive pattern: negotiations, war, and then further negotiations. As observers analyze the current US-Iran peace negotiations 2026, this […]
Budget 2026-27: ‘Digital KP’ and ‘Clean Water for All’ Take Center Stage
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finalized its strategic priorities for the Annual Development Program (ADP) and the General Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This new development narrative identifies nine key sectors, with Digital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiatives and universal access to clean drinking water spearheading the provincial agenda. WAPDA Digital Meters May End […]
Climate Change Threats in KP: Governor Kundi Urges Unified Action
PESHAWAR—Addressing a seminar titled “Climate Change and Inclusion” at Governor House Peshawar on Monday, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi characterized climate change threats in KP as an existential reality. Speaking as the chief guest at the event organized by the DICE Forum, Kundi emphasized that the effects of environmental degradation now manifest visibly across […]
KP government Approves Action Plan to Eradicate Poppy Cultivation
PESHAWAR—The provincial Home and Tribal Affairs Department approved an action plan to eliminate poppy cultivation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). During a meeting, the Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs led the session to finalize the 2026 strategy. Representatives from the 11 Corps, the KP Police Special Branch, and various deputy commissioners participated via video link. […]
Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga Convenes to De-escalate Regional Tensions
PESHAWAR – Former Federal Secretary Arbab Shehzad Khan announced the convening of a high-level Pak-Afghan peace jirga scheduled for March 31 in Peshawar. This initiative comes amidst simmering cross-border tensions and a complex regional security landscape. Specifically, the recently formed think-tank ASPIRE-KP (Advocacy for Sustainable Policy & Implementation Reforms) is spearheading the event. Mr. Shehzad, […]