PHC suspends notification to outsource govt schools
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court suspended the notification of the Elementary and Secondary Education department to outsource government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The petition was heard by Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Kamran Hayat, and after hearing the petition, the court declared the notification related to outsourcing and privatization suspended. Lawyer
Charsadda faces alarming dengue outbreak
CHARSADDA: The dengue outbreak in Charsadda has increased to an alarming level as the number of cases has surpassed the figure of 1000 infected patients. District Health Office Charsadda said that special wards have been set up in hospitals, and doctors have also been assigned duty to keep vigilant watch
Test series: South Africa team arrives Lahore
The South African cricket team has arrived in Lahore to play a cricket test series against Pakistan. The team arrived at Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore by a private airline flight. The players were shifted to a private hotel under tight security. Two Test matches will be played between Pakistan
Attempts to divide PTI will fail, says KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati
PESHAWAR: Babar Saleem Swati, the Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, firmly rejected rumors about the party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) being divided, adding that all attempts to do so would ultimately fail. While talking to the media, Speaker KP Assembly said that yes, certain individuals have been misleading the public
ECP announces by-election schedule for KP Senate seat
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Election Commission has announced the schedule for the by-election of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senate General seat following the disqualification of Shibli Faraz. According to details, the general polling for the open Senate seat will take place on October 30, 2025 in accordance with ECP notification. Nomination will
Junaid Akbar criticises own govt over Sanam Javed’s arrest
PESHAWAR: Janid Akbar, Provincial President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has demanded that the provincial government take an immediate, clear position on the arrest of Sanam Javed. Janid Akbar questioned why PTI workers are not safe in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and demanded that the government explain the reasons behind the
Australian cricketer smashes record triple century in a 50-over match
SYDNEY: A record-breaking triple century was purportedly achieved by a 20-year-old Australian cricketer Harjas Singh in a 50-over grade cricket match. According to details, Harjas Singh was the player from Western Suburbs who broke the record books with an unbeaten 314 off just 141 balls (35 sixes, 14 fours) against
Major changes expected in Pakistan squad ahead T20 World Cup
LAHORE: As the ICC T20 World Cup is only a few months away, the Pakistan cricket team is expected to undergo some major changes, which might even include a change in captaincy at the top, according to local media reports. According to reports, Salman Ali Agha reportedly came under scrutiny
Google Japan rewinds time with rotary-style concept keyboard
TOKYO: Google Japan’s Gboard team has revealed an eccentric concept keyboard that borrows its interaction model from old rotary telephones, a playful reimagining of typing that uses dial rotations instead of traditional keys. Dubbed the Gboard Dial Version, the prototype features nine rotary dials, each assigned to different characters or
Peshawar faces new health crisis as Chikungunya cases emerge
PESHAWAR: Chikungunya virus is added to Peshawar’s long-standing battle with dengue, as it brings an entirely new public health threat to the residents. Serious apprehension is created now about the ongoing mismanagement at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department. Many places in the city report high fever and severe joint pains
