Residents of Kalash Valley Hail Disaster Preparedness Initiative
CHITRAL: Residents of the Kalash valley have hailed the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat’s initiative on community preparedness as a significant step to protect lives and the unique cultural heritage of the region. The valleys have faced increasing frequency of climate change-induced flash floods since 2010. Comprehensive disaster readiness has become a critical need. Talking […]
China’s mediation alone cannot resolve the Pakistan Afghanistan crisis
China has stepped forward to reduce tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, but the Pakistan Afghanistan crisis continues to deepen as both countries maintain sharply different positions on security and cross-border militancy. Recent developments show that diplomatic engagement has not yet slowed the pace of confrontation. Afghan defence authorities claimed they targeted a location near Pakistan’s […]
Policemen protest in Lakki Marwat after deadly attack on police vehicle
Police officers in Lakki Marwat launched a protest and blocked major roads after a bomb blast targeted a police vehicle in the Bethani subdivision, killing seven policemen and injuring another. The Policemen protest began on Friday night when the Police Aman Committee, a body representing serving policemen, shut the district’s entry and exit points. Officers […]
Charsadda Crime: Child Tortured and Man Murdered in Mandani
Tragedy has struck the Mandani area of Charsadda as local police launch investigations into two separate, violent incidents. The community is reeling from the torture and murder of a five-year-old boy and the fatal shooting of a local man following a dispute. These back-to-back crimes have triggered widespread grief and urgent calls for justice throughout […]
‘Shortage’ of e-stamp papers hits Chitral
CHITRAL: A continued ‘Shortage’ of e-stamp papers has gripped Chitral and its suburban districts, bringing judicial proceedings and essential documentation to a complete standstill and sparking widespread public frustration. The suspension of supply from Peshawar has triggered the crisis and left district courts and administrative centres without necessary legal stationery, residents complain, worsening the ‘Shortage’ […]
Terrorist Killed, Policeman Injured in Attack on Bannu IDP Checkpoint
BANNU— Security forces neutralized a terrorist during a fierce gun battle on Friday after militants launched an assault on a police checkpoint in the Bakakhel area of Bannu. The attack, which targeted a facility guarding a camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), left one police constable injured. Clash at Bakakhel Checkpoint Unidentified militants initiated the […]
KP Finalizes Plan to Regularize 14,001 Ad Hoc Teachers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has finalized a proposal to grant permanent status to 14,001 ad hoc teachers. Consequently, this move aims to resolve long-standing seniority issues. Furthermore, it streamlines the upcoming recruitment of 17,000 new permanent educators across the province. The department prepared a working paper to amend Section 3 of the KP […]
Pakistan Openers Establish Strong Start in Must-Win Second ODI
DHAKA: Pakistan’s opening pair provided a stable foundation in the second One-Day International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today, reaching 47 runs without loss after six overs. This performance marks a critical start for the tourists, who face a do-or-die situation to level the three-match series following a heavy defeat in Wednesday’s opener. The current […]
Terror Financing in Pakistan: New Mandate Makes Financial Probes Mandatory in All Terrorism Cases
ISLAMABAD – Terror financing in Pakistan now faces a massive crackdown as the federal government mandates a compulsory financial investigation for every terrorism-related case. This move ensures that law enforcement agencies trace the money trail alongside every criminal probe. Following new directives from the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) all provincial and federal agencies must […]
Peshawar Outer Ring Road: CM Approves Project to End City Traffic Woes
PESHAWAR – In a major move to modernize urban infrastructure, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has officially reviewed the proposed Peshawar Outer Ring Road project. The 31-kilometer southern bypass is set to transform the provincial capital’s commute, with an estimated investment of Rs 50-60 billion. Key Highlights of the Southern Outer Ring Road […]