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
Four India-backed terrorists killed in Zehri, Balochistan IBO
Pakistan’s security forces eliminated four India-backed terrorists in an intelligence-based operation conducted in the Zehri area of Balochistan on Wednesday evening. According to sources, the security forces have received information indicating that members of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij were present in Zehri. As a result, they conducted an intelligence-based
Public accounts subcommittee informed of massive passport theft
ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Public Accounts Sub-Committee of Parliament revealed that thousands of passports had been stolen from 25 passport offices across the country. The meeting, chaired by the committee’s convener, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, featured a presentation by the Director General of Passports, Mustafa Qazi. Mustafa Qazi reported that
PM Shehbaz meets crown Prince Salman at Yamama palace
RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he arrived at the Yamama Palace to meet with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman. Upon his arrival at the Royal Court, he was welcomed by horsemen as part of the Saudi royal protocol. The Prime
