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
PTI MNA Shandana Gulzar booked for alleged inflammatory remarks against state institutions
By: Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Wednesday lodged a first information report (FIR) under the Cyber Crime Act against the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmaker, Shandanda Gulzar, for spreading alleged inflammatory remarks against state institutions on Social Media. According to the First Information Report (FIR),
KP govt’s high-tech attendance system exposes massive employee evasion
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Among the 5,600 employees at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Civil Secretariat, only 666 have registered their attendance according to the rules set by the administration department. The rest have not yet enrolled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s modern attendance management system. This information was revealed
KP health dept rolls out landmark policy for Transgender and intersex welfare
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has formally launched the Protection and Welfare Policy on Transgender and Intersex Persons 2025, mandating structural and behavioural reforms across public health facilities. According to an official circular issued by the Health Sector Reform Unit (HSRU), the policy has been approved and circulated
Over 625,000 Afghans return from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid ongoing repatriation drive
PESHAWAR: The repatriation process for undocumented immigrants, particularly Afghan nationals, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in full swing, with over 625,000 Afghans having made the journey back to their home country so far, according to the interior ministry on Wednesday. The interior ministry says the majority of these returns have occurred
SLF to hold 23‑minute hike in Islamabad on eve of international snow leopard day
The Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) will organise a 23-minute hike at Trail 5 in Islamabad on the eve of International Snow Leopard Day, observed globally on October 23. According to a statement issued by the SLF on Wednesday, the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of
Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging fees to domestic workers; violators face fine
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging fees to their domestic workers, including fees related to recruitment and work permits. According to the Saudi Gazette, this new regulation imposes maximum penalties of a fine of up to 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring. The Saudi Gazette
