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 […]
Flour Mill Owners Warn of Severe Crisis as Punjab Continues Illegal Supply Ban
PESHAWAR – The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) warns that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces a catastrophic flour shortage during Ramadan if Punjab does not lift its supply ban immediately. Provincial Chairman Naeem Butt states that Punjab has enforced an illegal restriction on wheat and flour movement since August last year. This blockade continues to drive prices […]
Peshawar Crime Statistics 2025: Violent Crimes and Street Robberies Surge in a Challenging Year
Peshawar Crime Statistics 2025: Violent Crimes and Street Robberies Surge in a Challenging Year
Peshawar Revitalization Plan: CM Approves Mega Uplift Projects
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi officially approved the Peshawar Revitalization Plan during a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister Secretariat. This initiative focuses on modernizing the provincial capital’s urban structure while protecting its historic identity. The Chief Minister described Peshawar as the face of the province. He pledged to provide all necessary resources on […]
TEDxRMI Inspires Youth with Innovation, Leadership
PESHAWAR: Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) hosted a landmark, TEDxRMI, event bringing together prominent leaders, innovators, and thinkers to inspire youth. With UBL Ameen as the platinum partner, the event highlighted how platforms like TEDx actively encourage creativity, practical thinking, and innovation among young minds. The event attracted an impressive lineup of speakers, including former Prime […]
Lawyers Challenge 27th Amendment In PHC
Peshawar – Lawyers have filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court challenging the 27th constitutional amendment. They argue that it violates key constitutional provisions and undermines judicial independence. The petition was lodged by Hustam Khan Advocate through Sulaiman Khan Advocate. It names the federal government, President of Pakistan, Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairman […]
Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation Expo Opens
Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation expo 2025 opens
PHC acquits man in 12kg charas smuggling case
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has acquitted a man previously sentenced to life for allegedly smuggling 12 kilograms of charas, ruling that major contradictions in the prosecution’s case rendered the conviction unsustainable. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Attique Shah and Justice Ijaz Khan hears the criminal appeal filed by Muhammad […]
Lawmakers Declare Ice Drug Crisis a Top National Threat
PESHAWAR: Lawmakers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously declared the growing use of ice drug (crystal meth) as an epidemic and the province’s second most serious threat after terrorism during Tuesday’s session. The emergency debate revealed alarming details about the drug’s penetration into educational institutions and homes across the province. The issue was raised by MPA Aftab Haider […]
Dengue Outbreak in Peshawar Triggers Emergency Response As Cases Surge Past 4,000
PESHAWAR – Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declared an emergency response after the dengue outbreak in Peshawar worsened. Over 4,000 confirmed cases have been reported across the province this year. In the past 24 hours, officials confirmed 42 new infections, raising active cases to 310. Peshawar and Charsadda remain the most affected districts. Acting […]