Speaker Babar Saleem Swati calls KP assembly session on October 20 at 2 PM
PESHAWAR: Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assembly, Babar Saleem Swati, has convened the assembly session tomorrow, October 20, at 2 PM. The decision follows a meeting between the Speaker and Chief Minister at Speaker’s House, Peshawar, during which the province’s political and parliamentary situation was discussed. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad
Issue of flour shortage in KP discussed with CM Punjab and apex committee, says Amir Muqam
SWAT: Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan affairs and SAFRON, Amir Muqam, has claimed that the issue of flour crises in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was discussed with the Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz and put up in the apex committee. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam, addressed
KP health department launches probe into alleged dengue deaths in Mardan
By: Kashifuddin Syed PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) health department on Sunday decided to launch a probe into alleged dengue deaths at a hospital in district Mardan. Following the special instructions of Secretary Shahidullah Khan, the Directorate General of Health Services Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated a comprehensive investigation into two
Asad Qaiser backs Pakistan-Afghanistan peace agreement
PESHAWAR: Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Central leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Secretary General of Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan, Asad Qaiser, has welcomed the Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Agreement held in Doha, Qatar. He stated that Afghanistan is our brotherly Islamic and close neighbouring country, bound to Pakistan through deep
Pakistan sees surge in newborn deaths during childbirth: experts
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Health experts during a seminar on Sunday said that Pakistan has recently seen an alarming surge in newborn deaths during childbirth and urged the community to play its due role to control the rising deaths of newborns. Health experts expressed these views during a seminar which
Terror nexus uncovered: Afghan Taliban tied to fitna al-Khawarij, bomber confesses
PESHAWAR: Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested a suicide bomber in a major operation in South Waziristan. His confession has revealed an ongoing connection between the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij. The arrested suicide bomber has been identified as Nematullah, son of Musa Jan, a resident of Kandahar province in
PCB, Beaconhouse sign scholarship agreement for young cricketers
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a formal agreement with Education Services Limited (Beaconhouse) to provide fully funded academic scholarships to emerging cricketers across the country. The signing ceremony took place at the PCB headquarters in Lahore, with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi attending as the chief guest. PCB
Pak-Afghan ceasefire agreement is a step in right direction, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday welcomed the Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire agreement reached late Saturday night in Doha, describing it as “the first step in the right direction.” In a post on X, Dar thanked Qatar and Turkiye for their “constructive role” in facilitating the
ISPR releases new patriotic song “Qaum Ke Shaheedon Tumhein Salaam”
RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new national song titled “Qaum Ke Shaheedon Tumhain Salaam” to pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country’s peace and security. According to ISPR, the song honours the bravery of the armed forces and civilians who laid
4.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Swat
SWAT: Residents of Swat and its surrounding areas felt moderate earthquake tremors on Sunday, causing brief panic as people rushed out of homes and buildings. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale and struck at a depth of 50 kilometres. The epicentre was reported
