cold, dry weather expected in different parts of KP
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast dry and cold weather across most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the Met Office, most districts in the province are expected to remain dry, with temperatures anticipated to drop further in hilly areas. Weather experts predict that cold conditions will intensify in
Pakistan expresses support for peace efforts ,stability in Yemen, MOFA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan expressed support for efforts for peace, stability and is closely following the recent developments in Yemen. In a statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Pakistan expresses its full support for the diplomatic efforts being undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for ensuring peace and
M-1 motorway closed for traffic due to dense fog
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the motorway from Peshawar to Islamabad for all types of traffic due to dense fog. The closure affects several sections of the road due to poor visibility caused by fog. Specifically, the area from the M-1 Peshawar Toll Plaza (km
Check Pakistan’s public holidays for 2026
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s tentative schedule of public holidays for 2026 has been released, with authorities noting that some dates may be subject to change depending on the sighting of the moon and official notifications. According to the schedule, the first public holiday of the year is expected to fall on February
Nation marks 18th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto
The 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People’s Party leader Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is being observed with devotion and respect today. Tributes are being paid across the country to Shaheed-e-Jamhooriat Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her death anniversary, remembering her life, leadership, and sacrifices for democracy in
Commander 116 Brigade, RPO Bannu visit hospital to see Takhti Khel operation injured
BANNU: Commander 116 Brigade Brigadier Umair Niazi, along with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Bannu Region Sajjad Khan, visited the district headquarters hospital Bannu and Khalifa Gul Nawaz hospital to inquire after police personnel and civilians injured during the Takhti khel operation. During the visit, Brigadier Niazi and DIG Sajjad Khan
British High Commission response to Pakistan’s Demarche
The British High Commission has issued a statement in response to Pakistan’s demarche, clarifying that law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) operate independently of the government. According to the statement, the British High Commission said that police and prosecutors in the UK make decisions free from
KP excise department intensifies action against drug networks
PESHAWAR: In line with the provincial government’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has intensified anti-drug operations across the province. In a successful operation, the Excise Police Mardan Region recovered 2,000 grams of ice (crystal meth) and arrested a drug smuggler during a
Snowfall blanket upper Swat as winter spell returns
SAWAT: Snowfall of the winter season has blanketed the mountains of Swat’s upper regions transforming tourists spots into stunning winter landscapes. The plains of Swat continue to experience rainfall. Light snowfall in the Kalam mountains has brought a noticeable drop in temperature. A new spell of weather has set in
Government announces changes to solar net metering, rolls out new billing mechanism
The government has announced significant changes to its solar energy framework, replacing the existing net metering system with a net billing mechanism for solar consumers under the newly approved Nepra Solar Consumer Rules 2025. The revised policy, approved by the Ministry of Energy after consultations with stakeholders, introduces a new
