KP Government launches women empowerment policy
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government launched the ‘Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030’ on 3 March. They reached this milestone in collaboration with UN Women. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) led the development of this policy. The social welfare and women empowerment department also played a leading role. They used a comprehensive, […]
ANP Leader Nisar Baz Offloaded from Umrah Flight
PESHAWAR – Nisar Baz, a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) representing the Awami National Party (ANP), was stopped from traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah early this morning, the lawmaker said. In a video message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the lawmaker confirmed that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded him at Islamabad International […]
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi review security situation
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi security review was the central focus of a high-level meeting in Peshawar on 2 March. The Chief Minister ordered all relevant institutions to remain vigilant and maintain high operational preparedness. This directive ensures the province can respond effectively to any untoward incident. According to an official statement, the meeting […]
PRCS distributes Ramazan relief packages in Tirah
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) distributed the Ramazan Relief Package in Tirah in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent to support vulnerable families in Tirah District Khyber. The three-day humanitarian initiative delivered essential food and hygiene assistance to 1,900 affected families, ensuring timely support for communities during the holy month of Ramazan. Relief […]
PML-N Leader Slams Federal Govt Over Ramazan Relief Package Failures in Chitral
CHITRAL: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Tehsil President Imranul Mulk launched a scathing attack on his own government. He specifically criticized the distribution mechanism of the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package. Furthermore, he claimed the initiative systematically excludes the poor in the region. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the party leader […]
Lady doctor shot dead in Kohat; YDA announces province-wide strike
KOHAT: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a lady doctor on her way home after performing her duty at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital here on Sunday. The incident triggered a strong reaction from the medical fraternity, with the Young Doctors Association (YDA) announcing a complete strike in all government hospitals across the province to protest the […]
Massive Illegal Logging in Arandu Forest: 6,800+ Deodar Trees Destroyed
CHITRAL — A major environmental inquiry has exposed a staggering case of illegal logging in Arandu forest, located in Lower Chitral. Investigations reveal that a notorious ‘timber mafia’ has felled 6,821 deodar trees, causing what experts call “irreparable damage” to the region’s ecosystem. The Arandu forest, situated near the Pak-Afghan border, is famous for its […]
KP Govt Approves Rehabilitation of Marwat Canal System
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially approved the Marwat canal system rehabilitation project. MPA Tariq Saeed Khan announced this development on Friday. This project aims to turn vast barren lands in the Lakki Marwat district into fertile fields. Phase-I of the Marwat canal system will cost Rs1 billion. The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has […]
HEC Makes Artificial Intelligence Mandatory for All University Degrees
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued a new directive for Pakistan’s universities. All undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs must now include a HEC mandatory Artificial Intelligence (AI) course. This decision applies to both public and private institutions across the country. Also Read: New Grading System for Matric and Inter to Launch Next Week Every student […]
FBR Issues One-Week POS Registration Deadline for Businesses
PESHAWAR – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a strict one-week POS [point of sale] registration deadline. This new notification targets registered shops and various professional sectors. Businesses must link their systems to the FBR central network immediately. Under Section 33 of the Income Tax Ordinance, this digital integration is now a mandatory […]