PHC announces verdict on Dr Amjad’s petitions
PESHAWAR (Kamran Ali Shah): The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday issued a written verdict accepting petitions filed by Provincial Minister Dr Amjad against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notice and subsequent action regarding his assets. According to the 10-page decision authored by Justice Syed Arshad Ali, the court declared
Severe bed shortage revealed in KP government hospitals
PESHAWAR: A severe shortage of beds in government hospitals across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been revealed, highlighting growing pressure on the public healthcare system and poor governance in the province. According to available data, there are a total of 36,040 beds in government hospitals in the province. This translates to
Chaman cut off as roads blocked, tourists stuck
CHAMAN: The first snowfall of the winter season caused a drop in temperatures across Chaman, Ziarat and several parts of northern Balochistan on Thursday, cutting off roads in the region. According to reports, snow is falling in Khojak Top, Khwaja Imran, Toba Achakzai, Qila Abdullah, Gulistan, Jangal Pir Alizai, Shela
Gold price in Pakistan sees drop: Jan 22, 2026
The prices of gold and silver on Thursday fell below the highest levels reached a day earlier in the global and local markets. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by just Rs800, bringing the new rate to Rs505,562, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
CM KP directs acceleration of health sector reforms
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Health Department and directed authorities to accelerate work on ongoing health sector reforms, emphasising the need for a comprehensive and long-term strategy instead of short-term, reactive measures. The chief minister said unnecessary referrals from primary
Natural death of snow leopard confirmed in Chitral’s Garam Chashma: SLF
CHITRAL: The natural death of an elderly snow leopard in the Garam Chashma area of Chitral has been confirmed following a joint field assessment and autopsy by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife & Livestock Department and the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF). According to officials, the carcass of a male snow leopard
KP University fines 101 students for hostel rule violation
PESHAWAR (Salman Yousafzai): The administration of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Mardan has imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on more than 100 students for allegedly setting off firecrackers in the hostel. According to a notification issued by the university administration on Thursday, firecrackers were set off in
Parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa receive rain and snowfall
PESHAWAR: The upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received a fresh spell of rain and snowfall on Thursday, turning the weather cold across the country. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had forecasted rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with snowfall over high mountainous areas, across large parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According
Latest gold prices in Peshawar
The Gold prices have crossed the Rs 500,000 per tola mark, marking another record high in gold prices in history. For the first time, the gold price in Pakistan has crossed the Rs 500,000 threshold. It is a sombre milestone for the local jewellery industry, but a significant win for
Motorways closed for traffic at several points
ISLAMABAD: The National Motorways and Highway Police (NHMP) on Thursday announced the closure of Motorways at different sections due to dense fog. The visibility has significantly dropped on the reported points of the Motorways. According to the statement issued by the NHMP, the motorway sections M2, M3 and M11 are
