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
KP, in letter, urges Punjab to lift ban on inter-provincial wheat, flour Supply
PESHAWAR: Following the instructions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, the food department has written a letter to the Punjab government, urging it to lift on inter-provincial wheat and flour supply. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, under the direction of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has sent an
Over 1.3 million tourists visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2025
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) on Thursday stated that over 1.3 million tourists, including foreigners, visited the province’s scenic places despite the challenges posed by terrorism. Despite the terrorist incidents that have occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year, the tourism sector has experienced
China keeps top spot in global wind power for 15 consecutive years
China has maintained its position as the leader in installed wind power generation capacity for an impressive 15 consecutive years, according to the latest data released by the China Electricity Council on Sunday. This achievement underscores the country’s commitment to the rapid and stable growth of wind energy, with an
Gold prices continue to fall amid weak demand in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan’s local market continued to fall on Thursday, following a significant drop in international rates. The price for 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs 6,463, while the price for one tola dropped by Rs 7,538, settling at Rs 374,967 and Rs 437,362, respectively. According to the
Youth convention on climate leadership unites experts, students to tackle Pakistan’s climate crisis
PESHAWAR: Youth Convention on Climate Leadership and Collaborative Action successfully brought together leading experts and enthusiastic students to address the climate crisis in Pakistan. The event was organised at the Business Incubation Center, University of Peshawar, in collaboration with the Student Societies of the University of Peshawar, the Department of
