Earthquake shakes Swat, no Immediate reports of damage
By: Shahzad Naveed Earthquakes were felt in Mingora, the main city of Swat, and its surrounding areas, causing residents to evacuate their homes and buildings in panic. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was located in the “Taksan” area, near the
KP food authority carries out major raids in four districts
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) has conducted extensive operations in Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, and Haripur, leading to the seizure and destruction of substandard and hazardous food items. These operations were supervised by Director General Wasif Saeed. According to a spokesperson for the food authority,
UNICEF, KP officials confer on post-flood health concerns
A high-level delegation from UNICEF, led by Country Head Pernille Ironside, met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Adviser Ihtesham Ali at his office to discuss ongoing health initiatives and post-flood challenges in the province. The delegation included Chief of Field Office KP Radoslaw Rzehak, Health Team Lead Dr Inamullah & Nutrition
KP higher education minister highlights need for industry-driven academic reforms
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Higher Education, Meena Khan Afridi, has said that bridging the gap between industry and academia is the need of the hour, and the provincial government is taking concrete steps in this regard. He was addressing the two-day Second Multidisciplinary Conference 2025 organised by Iqra National
Court dismisses defamation case against ex-minister Kamran Bangash
The Peshawar Sessions Court has dismissed a claim for one billion rupees in damages filed by Malik Tariq Awan, a member of the provincial assembly from the PML-N, against former PTI provincial minister Kamran Bangash. Additional District and Sessions Judge Alamgir Shah issued a written decision following the conclusion of
KP speaker calls urgent meeting tomorrow amid political activity
PESHAWAR: Following the directions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, an important meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12 noon in the conference room of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting will include the Health Advisor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Secretary of Health,
Amir Muqam announces grant for Upper Dir Bar Association
Upper Dir: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON, as well as President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, attended the oath-taking ceremony of the Tehsil Bar in Shringal, Upper Dir, and addressed the legal community. In his speech, Minister Muqam acknowledged the significant
No medals, just missed chances: Chopra-Nadeem rivalry fizzles in Tokyo
Pakistan’s renowned javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem, faced a significant setback as he crashed out of the event in the second round of the final stage of the World Athletics Championships. This disappointing outcome dealt a major blow to Pakistan’s medal hopes. The championships are currently taking place in Tokyo, Japan,
Barrister Gohar appealed Chief Justice to declare ECP disqualification notification null and void
PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Barrister Gohar appealed to the Chief Justice Peshawar High Court to declare the disqualification notification of the Election Commission as null and void and decide the case as per the merit and spirit of the constitution. Presenting arguments in the court, Barrister Gohar said that they
Pakistan and KSA sign bilateral defence strategic agreement
RIYADH: Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have signed a bilateral defence strategic agreement during the prime minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to KSA on Wednesday. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have signed a “Strategic Defence Agreement” between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. This
