Anti-measles, rubella vaccination drive to begin from 17th
PESHAWAR: A nationwide vaccination campaign for measles, rubella, and polio will be held from November 17 to 29. The Health Department has announced a Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign aimed at children aged six months to five years in both private and public schools throughout Pakistan. This campaign will run from
CM KP orders to digitize public service commission process
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, chaired a meeting on Sunday regarding the Public Service Commission (PSC) and issued orders to digitize its process. A key meeting regarding the Public Service Commission (PSC) was held under the chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, where
Pakistan foils cross border smuggling bid
Security forces successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt near the Pakistan-Iran border, recovering a significant consignment of narcotics and neutralizing a key smuggler during an exchange of fire. Official sources report that the operation was conducted by a Special Operations Team (SOT) from the 137 Wing, based on intelligence
Peshawar among top polluted cities in Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Peshawar has been ranked among the most polluted cities in Pakistan, with its air quality index (AQI) placing it in the ‘unhealthy’ category, raising serious health concerns for residents. According to air quality data, the city recorded a PM2.5 level of 63.9 μg/m³, categorizing it as unhealthy, a range
21 new cases of dengue reported in KP in last 24 hours
PESHAWAR: In the last 24 hours, 21 new cases of dengue were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total number of infected individuals to 5,456. Currently, there are 34 hospitalized patients. According to the health department, the breakdown of cases is as follows: 1,100 cases have been reported from Charsadda,
Dry, cold weather expected across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast dry and cold weather across most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for Sunday. 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
Rawalpindi cricket series: traffic advisory, alternate routes
ISLAMABAD: During the One-Day matches and the Tri-Nation Cricket Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Islamabad traffic police set traffic advisories and alternate routes, and cricket teams will be moving between Islamabad and the stadium. To ensure smooth traffic flow, over 300 officers from the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will be
Pakistan’s culture under one umbrella, Annual Lok Mela begins in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is once again set to dazzle with the colours, sounds, and spirit of Pakistan’s cultural diversity. Annual Lok Mela begins in Islamabad. Lok Mela 2025 begins to celebrate the richness of Pakistan’s cultural heritage on Friday, November 7. This year’s festival holds special significance as it marks 50
Pakistan defeats South Africa for first time in home-ground ODI series
FAISLABAD: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the third one-day international series (ODI), for the first time on home ground, successfully clinching the three-match series. In the match held in Faisalabad, Pakistan achieved the target of 144 runs set by South Africa in just 25.1 overs for the
KP Govt plans reforms in sections of maintenance of public order ordinance
PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi focused on the 3 MPOs, 16 MPOs, and Section 144. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasized that every law has its positive and negative aspects, and they must not be used for political pressure or
