Pakistan’s Eggs Find A New Market: America Joins the Export List
PESHAWAR – For decades, Pakistan’s poultry farmers supplied their eggs to regional markets across the Gulf, East Africa, and Asia. But this year, the story took a remarkable turn. For the first time, eggs from Pakistan have found their way to supermarket shelves in the United States — a shift that marks a quiet but […]
PHC Takes Notice of Street Children Issue, Seeks Reply from Government
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a formal reply from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the growing number of street children in the province who remain deprived of education and basic protection. The case has once again brought focus to the neglected issue of street children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting the gap […]
Sikh’s Decade-Long Struggle for Cremation Ground in KP Continues in Court
PESHAWAR – The question of where Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Hindu and Sikh communities can cremate their dead returned to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) today—an issue that has lingered unresolved for more than a decade. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmad, heard the latest petition and asked the provincial […]
PHC Questions Kohat Coal Power Plant Project Amid Pollution Fears
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has taken up a petition challenging the construction of a coal power plant in Kohat, a district already struggling with pollution from a nearby cement factory. The case, heard by Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Waqar Ahmad, underscores a growing tension between industrial development and public health […]
Audit Report Exposes Rs3.15bn Corruption, Illegal Logging in KP Forest Department
PESHAWAR – An audit report for 2022–23 has exposed large-scale corruption and illegal logging in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa forest department. The report found financial irregularities of more than 3.15bn rupees (about 11.25mn US dollars), showing deep administrative failures and weak accountability. The Forest Development Corporation (FDC) report stated that timber worth 112.4mn rupees (0.4mn US […]
Land use authority demolishes illegal housing projects in Peshawar
The Land Use and Building Control Authority has launched a major crackdown on illegal housing projects in Peshawar’s West Zone. Using heavy machinery, its teams demolished unauthorized buildings and sealed several unapproved offices. The operation aims to stop unplanned expansion and protect citizens from property fraud. Officials said many housing societies in the area had […]
Fear of failure is causing anxiety and stress among Gen Z
The Gen Z mental health crisis is growing rapidly across the world. A quick scroll through LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok shows how Gen Z constantly chases opportunities. They create, innovate, and redefine success every day. Employers and brands see them as the most creative and ambitious generation, one that shapes modern work culture and breaks […]
NGOs leaving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid security concerns
Peshawar – At least a dozen non-governmental organisations have shut their offices and moved operations to Islamabad, with many others scaling back activities, as security fears mount in tribal districts and southern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Credible sources confirmed that NGOs leaving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have either suspended projects entirely or opted to run them at […]
Kohistan Corruption Scandal accused seeks plea bargain, offers voluntary asset return
PESHAWAR – Muhammad Riaz, the central accused in the Kohistan corruption Scandal, has approached the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking a plea bargain. In his application, Riaz has offered the voluntary return of his assets worth 11 billion 750 million rupees as part of a settlement, signaling his willingness to cooperate and resolve the matter […]
KP assembly declares action in aid of civil power ordinance against human rights, seeks immediate repeal
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly has unanimously passed a resolution seeking the abolition of the Action in Aid of Civil Power Ordinance