Prisoners challenges ban on education in Peshawar High Court
PESHAWAR: Prisoners across jails in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) against a recent ban on access to education for certain inmates. According to details, Advocate Fawad Afzal Safi had filed The petition in the PHC, the Inspector General of Prisons and other relevant
Second solar eclipse of the year tonight, invisible in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The astronomical experts confirmed that the second solar eclipse this year will be tonight, on the night of September 21-22, but it will not be seen from Pakistan. Astronomers told local media that the solar eclipse will start at 10:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) on September 21, peak at
“Taliban to Trump: We’re prepared to fight for 20 more years”
KABUL: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has categorically dismissed the possibility of foreign military presence in the country. While addressing to an event in Kabul, FM Mutaqi said that Kabul’s stance is clear that no foreign troops will be allowed on Afghan soil, adding that they are to fight
Curfew imposed in Jandola subdivision of Tank due to security concerns
TANK: A curfew has been ordered in Tank district’s Jandola subdivision in view of increased security concerns, as per an official notification issued by the district administration. The curfew will be functional on Monday, between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. All movement, commercial activities, and market functions will continue to
Pakistan lose second match to India in Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan faced defeat in their second match against India in the Asia Cup 2025. India won by wickets, chasing down a target of 172 runs in just 18.5 overs, losing 4 wickets in the process. The Indian batsmen performed exceptionally well, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charge with an aggressive
Barrister Saif slams Maryam Nawaz over criticism of PTI
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Information Advisor Barrister Dr Saif has said that Maryam Nawaz’s criticism of PTI and Imran Khan regarding the Pak-Saudi agreement is a reflection of her incompetent mind. This agreement is not between two parties but between two states. The Information Advisor said that the entire
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fisheries dept sees significant revenue growth
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fisheries Department has reported a significant increase in revenue this year. On the special directives of the Provincial Minister for Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives, Mr Fazal Hakim Yousafzai, and Secretary Livestock, Mr Tahir Khan Orakzai, the Director General of Fisheries, Mr Muhammad Shafi Marwat, instructed district
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan set 172-run target for India
In a thrilling match during the Asia Cup Super Four stage, Pakistan set India a target of 172 runs to win. The Pakistani batsmen maintained pressure on the Indian bowlers with their aggressive play. Opener Sahibzada Farhan delivered an impressive performance, scoring 58 runs off 36 balls, which included 3
KP Tourism Authority wins gold at PASHA awards 2025
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Gold Award in the Public Sector Category (Digital Government and Citizen Services) at the PASHA Awards 2025. Out of 1,633 organisations from across the country that showcased their digital applications, the Authority’s innovative initiatives
UNICEF, KP assembly join hands to advance education, health
PESHAWAR: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and UNICEF in a ceremony held at the Provincial Assembly, Peshawar, under the chairmanship of Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Babar Saleem Swati. On this occasion, Speaker Babar Saleem Swati gave the UNICEF delegation a detailed tour
