KP govt launches ‘PHE’ App for water-related complaints
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a mobile Application ‘PHE’ for registering citizens’ complaints related to water, paying bills and ensuring clean drinking water. A review meeting of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The
KP govt to build luxurious KP house near former Monal restaurant in Haripur
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has directed the district administration of Haripur to identify a feasible state in the Makhniyal area for building a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa house. In a most immediate letter to the Haripur deputy commissioner, the government has instructed to identify a state-owned property in the Makhniyal area so
KP govt approaches global firms to buy new helicopters
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has contacted several international chopper manufacturing companies to purchase two new helicopters. According to the sources, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government authorities have approached at least ten international helicopter manufacturing companies for information regarding their helicopter models, technical specifications, and design drawings. The
PDMA predicts heavy rains, GLOF risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has predicted heavy rains and glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) events in various parts of the province in the next 48 hours. The PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued an alert on Monday, stating that there are chances of heavy rains and GLOF
KMU organises awareness seminar on world suicide prevention day
PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) organised an awareness seminar on World Suicide Prevention Day in Peshawar on Monday, where speakers emphasised the importance of raising awareness about mental health. The seminar, hosted by the Institute of Public Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences (IPMH&BS), was attended by numerous students, faculty members,
WWB KP announces Hajj balloting results for 2026
PESHAWAR: The Workers Welfare Board (WWB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the list of successful candidates selected through balloting for the year 2026 to perform Hajj. According to the list issued by WWB, 15 workers from various industrial units of the province, along with 2 employees of the WWB, have been
PMS association announces pen-down strike in KP secretariat
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Management Services (PMS) union and secretariat coordination council have announced a pen-down strike at the provincial secretariat tomorrow in Peshawar on Tuesday, over an alleged altercation between the secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, Khalid Khan and special assistant to the chief minister, Naik Muhammad,
IJT-KP opposes govt’ proposed plan to outsource govt schools
By: Rani Andaleeb PESHAWAR: The Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced the launch of a “Save Education Campaign” opposing the provincial government’s decision to outsource the government schools and colleges. The leaders of the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba stated this while addressing a news conference at the Peshawar Press Club
US dollar falls against Pakistani rupee
The United States dollar significantly dropped against the rupee on Monday, recorded at Rs 281.52 in the interbank market. The dollar closed at Rs 281.52 in the interbank market today, down by 3 paise. Meanwhile, in the open market, the dollar fell by 5 paise to Rs 282.55. In contrast,
ECP announces schedule for KP LG by-elections
PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a schedule for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local government by-elections to take place on October 19 this year. The ECP on Monday issued a notification for the appointment of District Monitoring Officers to oversee the third by-elections, which aim to fill vacant seats
