Mardan admin issues instructions for MDCAT candidates
MARDAN: The District Administration Mardan has issued instructions for all candidates regarding the MDCAT 2025 examination organised by Khyber Medical University (KMU). Candidates are instructed to arrive at the examination centre by 7:00 AM on Sunday, October 26, 2025**, and to have a proper breakfast before the exam. Due to
World Bank, KP govt partner on $2 billion development projects
By: Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The World Bank has announced its ongoing partnership with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for development projects worth $2 billion. In a letter to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, the World Bank’s country head assured him of the bank’s commitment to developing the
CM Sohail Afridi announces launch of movement for PTI founder’s release at Charsadda Rally
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi stated that he was prevented from travelling to Charsadda and Bara due to threats to his life. Despite this, he expressed that he was not afraid of death and was prepared to sacrifice his life for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Imran
Security forces kill eight Indian-backed terrorists in Tank IBO
TANK: Pakistani security forces on Friday killed eight Indian-backed terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tank district during an intelligence-based operation. According to the statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on reporting the presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij, Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in
CM Sohail Afridi approves procurement of new vehicles for police
PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has approved the purchase of new vehicles to enhance the operational capacity of the police force. According to an official statement, following the provincial government’s approval, a variety of modern vehicles will be provided to the police to improve patrol,
Ban on inter-provincial wheat supply violates article 151 of constitution: Ahmed Kundi
PESHAWAR: The Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Assembly, Ahmed Kundi, has expressed serious concerns about the unconstitutional restrictions on the supply of wheat to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a letter to Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah Khan. Kundi stated that any obstruction to
First test-tube baby born in Dera Ismail Khan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan has celebrated its first successful in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) birth, a significant achievement for couples facing infertility challenges in the area. This milestone was accomplished by the medical team at Abida Infertility ICSI & Maternity Home Services (AIIMS) in collaboration with Rehmania Hospital. Fertility specialists Dr
KP govt asks health department for explanation on dengue fund use
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has asked the health department for an explanation on funds used in anti-dengue awareness drives. The government inquired about Rs 504 million allocated for dengue prevention and fumigation campaigns from the health department. The request comes as dengue cases in Peshawar are rising at
Cholera affects Shangla town as 25 cases reported
SHANGLA: A cholera outbreak in a small town of Bisham Tehsil has resulted in one death and affected 25 children. According to locals, this outbreak has raised significant concerns about public health in the region. While health officials confirmed nearly 25 cholera cases, reported from a small town, Sadin of
Wheat supply suspension raises fears of flour shortage in KP
PESHAWAR: The suspension of wheat and flour supply to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by Punjab is likely to cause a flour shortage in the province and an economic impact on ordinary citizens. According to sources, Punjab has suspended the flour and wheat supply to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa flour mills, and the
