DG KPRA Reviews Q4 Performance at Regional Office North, Applauds Target Achievements
Abbottabad—Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), Miss Irum Naz, visited the KPRA Regional Office North on Wednesday to conduct a comprehensive review of the region’s fourth-quarter (Q4) performance for the financial year 2025-26. Accompanied by Collector Sales Tax on Services, Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, and Director Administration, HR & Coordination, Ms. Asma […]
PMD Alert: Dangerous ‘Karachi Coastal Heatwave’ Threatens City as Humidity Soars
KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an urgent weather advisory for Sindh’s provincial capital. Officials warn citizens to brace for a severe Karachi coastal heatwave. Actual temperatures will hover between 40 and 42 centigrade. However, a hazardous combination of trapping atmospheric moisture and dropping wind speeds will push the perceived “feels-like” temperature […]
Terror financing: Centre orders freezing of bank accounts, digital wallets and real estate
PESHAWAR—The federal government has ordered federal and provincial agencies to freeze all assets linked to terrorism financing. This directive comes as authorities seek to enhance compliance with international financial regulations. The targeted blocks will cover bank accounts, locker facilities, and securities. Furthermore, the restrictions extend to insurance products, housing plots, properties, and digital assets. KP […]
Kohistan Corruption Scandal: The Shocking Scale of Corruption in KP
Kohistan Corruption Scandal
RMC hosts annual student cultural funfair
PESHAWAR – Rehman Medical College (RMC) km Saturday hosted its annual student cultural funfair. Thr campus transformed into a vibrant display of colours, creativity, and cultural expression. This popular event effectively showcased Pakistan’s rich heritage through traditional food stalls, attire, music, and jewelry. Furthermore, it combined lively celebration with thoughtful student engagement on key social […]
KP Terror Facilitation Crackdown: 2,400 Government Employees and Contractors Identified
PESHAWAR – The provincial government has launched a massive KP Terror Facilitation Crackdown, identifying approximately 2,400 individuals—including government officials and contractors—for their alleged links to militant groups. During a high-level review of the Provincial Action Plan, authorities revealed that these suspects have been providing financial support and sensitive information to terrorists, significantly undermining the region’s […]
RCD holds 3D model competition for dental students
PESHAWAR: The Department of Oral Biology at the Rehman College of Dentistry (RCD) organised a 3D model competition for first professional Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students on Wednesday. The event was designed to encourage academic creativity and scientific understanding among the participants. According to the organisers, a total of 15 groups participated in the […]
RMI opens oncology, palliative care ward
PESHAWAR: The Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) inaugurated Ward Q – Oncology & Palliative Care Services, marking a significant expansion of cancer care facilities in the region. The dedicated ward aims to provide patients with advanced oncology treatments, specialized care, and palliative support. Also Read: RMI launches KP’s first 640-slice CT scan machine The facility also […]
Bajaur and Kunar Tribal Elders Announce Full Ceasefire at Nawa Pass
PESHAWAR – Tribal elders from Bajaur District and Afghanistan’s Kunar Province recently finalized a comprehensive peace treaty at Nawa Pass. This historic agreement establishes a total ceasefire from Dangam in Kunar to the borders of Bajaur and Mohmand. Consequently, local leaders aim to end cross-border hostilities and restore regional stability through this mutual alliance. Pakistan-Afghanistan […]
Pashtun Political Landscape: How Tribal Jirgas and Micro-Alliances Fracture National Movements
PESHAWAR – The Pashtun social fabric currently undergoes a rapid and concerning transformation. A new trend of establishing separate tribal jirgas, community platforms, and regional alliances—often under the guise of identity restoration—is sweeping through the landscape. While proponents present these as cultural revivals, the movement increasingly steers the society toward a dangerous path of fragmentation […]