KP Govt, World Bank Launch Smog Action Plan to Clean Peshawar’s Air
PESHAWAR: The Climate Change, Forest, Environment and Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the World Bank have joined hands to clear Peshawar’s skies through a strategic Smog Action Plan. During a high-level consultative meeting, Secretary Junaid Khan and the World Bank technical team formalized a roadmap to manage air quality and combat rising pollution […]
Veteran ANP Leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour Retires from Parliamentary Politics
Addressing a press conference at Bilour House, veteran politician and former federal minister Ghulam Ahmad Bilour officially announced his retirement from parliamentary politics and his decision to relocate from his lifelong home, Peshawar. Despite stepping back from electoral contests, the seasoned leader sent a clear message to his supporters: his loyalty to the Awami National […]
CM Afridi Approves Peshawar Revitalization Plan
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, officially approved the Peshawar Revitalization Plan to restore the provincial capital’s grandeur. During a high-level meeting at Chief Minister House, he directed officials to scrutinize every proposal with precision. Furthermore, he stated that the government must execute only the most viable projects to ensure sustainable urban development. Transforming Infrastructure […]
KP Assembly Demands Direct Hajj Flights from Peshawar’s Airport
KP Assembly Demands Direct Hajj Flights from Peshawar’s Airport
PHC summons IGP over ‘missing persons’, warns of action against officials
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday rebuked law enforcement agencies for their alleged role in illegal detentions. Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Atique Shah warned that the era of official impunity has ended. The Chief Justice presided over a high-profile hearing involving multiple petitions for the recovery of missing persons. He issued a stern […]
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 […]