KP facing dual brunt of climate change, terrorism: Shafiullah
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Shafiullah Jan, stated on Saturday that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces extraordinary hurdles due to climate change and terrorism challenges 2026. He emphasized that the provincial government remains committed to supporting victims of both environmental disasters and security unrest. Following instructions from Chief Minister Sohail […]
Grand Projects Fail the Test of First Rain
PESHAWAR: Recent rainfall has once again exposed the fragile state of the provincial capital’s basic services. Despite repeated government claims of restoring Peshawar’s “lost glory,” the Peshawar infrastructure and governance crisis 2026 was laid bare on Saturday as the city’s drainage and power systems collapsed under the first spell of rain. The city’s electricity distribution […]
9 Dead as PDMA Issues Critical Winter Weather Emergency Report
PESHAWAR – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a harrowing preliminary report regarding the heavy rains and snowfall that have battered the province since January 22. The severe weather has triggered a series of fatal incidents, leaving families devastated across multiple districts. Casualties and Structural Damages According to the latest KP PDMA Weather […]
Climate Change in Pakistan: New Steps to Protect Farmers and Coastal Areas
Major steps are being taken fight climate change in Pakistan by launching new projects to protect its people, farms, and coastal towns. Recognizing that changing weather patterns are now a threat to the country’s economy, authorities are moving toward long-term solutions to build a safer and more stable future. Protecting Our Coastlines One of the […]
KP Seals Offices of Illegal Housing Societies in Massive Province-Wide Crackdown
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a sweeping operation against unauthorized real estate. Authorities are now sealing offices and registering criminal cases against illegal housing societies operating without a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Khizar Hayat Khan, Director General of the Land Use and Building Control Authority, has summoned records from every provincial society. […]
Peshawar Water Crisis: 80% of City’s Supply Is Contaminated, UNICEF Warns
PESHAWAR – A new UNICEF data reveals that 80% of the Peshawar’s water sources are contaminated. With only 20% of water deemed safe for human consumption, millions of residents face a growing threat from preventable diseases and infrastructure collapse. Bacteria and the Peshawar Water Crisis The report highlights a deadly gap between water availability and […]
Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation Expo Opens
Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation expo 2025 opens
One Year On, No Progress On Climate Change Cell In KP Health Department
Despite repeated announcements, the climate change cell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) health department has yet to be established, more than a year after the plan was approved. Officials confirmed that the project has stalled in bureaucratic files, leaving no formal structure or operational framework in place. According to official sources, the provincial health department, with […]
KP Govt Approves Afghan Border Tree Plantation Plan with Strict Security Clearance
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to expand its Afghan border tree plantation projects to include the merged tribal districts. The forest department confirmed that this decision follows directives from the Provincial Defence Planning Committee. According to an official document, the department will not start or propose any plantation project within ten kilometres […]
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 […]