CM Sohail Afridi announces public gathering on December 7
PESHAWAR: Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declared that a public gathering will take place in Peshawar on December 7 to call for the release of the PTI founder. While addressing a gathering in Peshawar, Afridi expressed that today was a sad day, for them as non-violent PTI
Three police personnel martyred, two injured in Hangu attack
By: Syed Fakhar HANGU: At least three police personnel were martyred, and two others were injured when militants attacked a police check post on Shaho road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district on Wednesday night. According to the police official, the militants came in a group and attacked the checkpost with
Motorway between Peshawar and Islamabad closed for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has closed the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway to all types of traffic due to dense fog. An NHMP official announced on Wednesday night that the motorway is currently closed, and commuters are advised to use the Grand Trunk Road for emergency travel until the
Indian media under fire for spreading fake news on Imran Khan’s death
ISLAMABAD: Rumours of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s death resurfaced as the Indian media has started to amplify these unverified claims, spreading misinformation about the PTI founder. Imran Khan An account on X named Afghanistan Times claimed that Khan had been “mysteriously killed” and that his “body has been moved
Dry spell may worsen smog and fog across KP plains
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday predicted dry, cold weather in the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and there is an increased likelihood of intensified smog and fog. According to the PDMA report, the smog situation is expected to persist in the plains of Peshawar,
KP govt bifurcates DI Khan district
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has given Paharpur, a subdivision of Dera Ismail Khan, the rank of district and it’s named as District Paharpur. The Revenue and Assistant Department of the Board of Revenue has issued this notification according to the decision of Provincial Cabinet 39th meeting held on 2 October
International Qirat Competition: 10 finalists announced
ISLAMABAD: The International Qirat Competition continued for the third consecutive day in Islamabad, where 10 finalists from different countries were announced on Wednesday. Pakistan’s first International Qirat Competition continued on Wednesday in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere, as participants from around the world showcased their melodious voices and mastery of Tajweed
Islamabad police arrest prominent JUI-F leader
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Wednesday arrested the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Farrukh Khokhar on charges of possessing unlicensed firearms. According to sources, the police arrested him at a checkpoint near Zero Point, where unlicensed weapons were reportedly recovered during a routine inspection. Police sources indicate that Farrukh Khokhar is being
KP government revises school uniform policy
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has lifted the ban on sweaters of a specific colour in school uniforms, providing relief for government school students during the winter months. According to a statement issued by the department, children attending government schools are now allowed to wear sweaters
KP Food Authority seals Nowshera factory producing synthetic, adulterated milk
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority sealed a factory in Nowshera on Wednesday for allegedly producing synthetic and adulterated milk on a large scale. According to an official statement, the authority’s team conducted a raid following a tip-off and recovered 350 litres of fake milk from
