KP becomes first province to launch rewilding initiative
PESHAWAR: Adviser to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr Saif, has said that in line with the vision of Imran Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has taken another revolutionary step. Following the Billion Tree Tsunami, under the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan
KP speaker orders action over Mansehra hospital negligence
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assembly speaker, Babar Saleem Swati, has ordered stern action over negligence at King Abdullah Teaching Hospital, Mansehra, as a tragic incident had taken place at the hospital the other day. An emergency meeting was held in the KP Provincial Assembly Conference Room, chaired by Babar
KP govt to issue tenders for district development projects
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has instructed the deputy commissioners of all districts to prioritise the issuance of tenders for district development projects. A video link meeting was held for the Deputy Commissioners across the province, chaired by Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin
Peshawar metro staff protest over unpaid salaries enters day 3
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The employees of the Capital Metropolitan Government in Peshawar are on the third day of protest against the non-payment of two months’ salaries and pensions. Today, the employees gathered at the District Council Hall to hold a protest meeting. All offices of the Capital Metropolitan
KP govt neglects merged districts as development funds untouched
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has neglected the merged tribal districts in this year’s annual development programs. As the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26 is about to close, a single rupee has not been spent on uplift projects across more than two dozen sectors.
FO assures Pak-Saudi defence pact not aimed at any third country
By: Imran Ashna ISLAMABAD: During the weekly press briefing, the spokesperson for the Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) said on Friday that the Strategic Mutual Defence Pact signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia earlier this week would not be used to threaten any other country. The FO spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan,
Popular TikToker detained in Charsadda, girl recovered
By: Alaf Khan Sherpaw CHARSADDA: The Charsadda police on Friday arrested a popular TikToker, Rizwan and recovered a minor girl from his possession, who he sexually abused for a month in the Defence Housing Society (DHA) Rawalpindi. According to the police statement, timely and effective action by the city police
Gold prices decline in Pakistan — check today’s rate
ISLAMABAD: The gold prices have decreased for the second consecutive day in both Pakistan and the international market after a constant and steady rise in prices. According to the Gold Market Association, after a one-day pause, the price of 24-karat gold has dropped by Rs 1,100 per tola, bringing it
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approves promotion of 43 medical officers
By: Jangsu PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health department on Thursday approved the promotion of 43 medical officers across the province. The doctors promoted from grade 18 to grade 19 on an acting charge basis with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health department, on the
Trump links Bagram base to China threat, says US wants It back
During a recent news conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump announced that the United States is seeking to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Trump, who is on a state visit to the UK, remarked, “We’re trying to get it back. It’s one of





