Hajj 2027: Private Operators Given 3-Day Deadline, Quota Seizure Threatened
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has given private Hajj operators a three-day deadline to activate their Hajj 2027 packages, warning that their allocated quota could be seized if they fail to comply. According to reports, bookings under the government Hajj scheme for 2027 have been completed, while the quota
Petrol and Diesel Prices Reduced: Govt Announces New Rates
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products have been reduced marginally, with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) issuing a notification announcing the new rates. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been cut by Rs 0.58 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs 342.02 per litre.
Peshawar LPG Price Hits Rs500 per Kg as Consumers Face Sharp Increase
PESHAWAR: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged to as much as Rs500 per kilogram in Peshawar, with consumers reportedly unable to purchase the fuel anywhere in the city at the government-notified rate. The official LPG price stands at around Rs256 per kilogram, but the commodity is being sold for
KP Government Announces DC Appointments and Transfers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s Human Resource Management Department has issued official notifications regarding the appointment and transfer of deputy commissioners in different districts of the province. According to the notifications, PMS BS-19 officer Maqbool Hussain, who was awaiting posting in the Human Resource Management Department, has been appointed
KP Cabinet Approves Key Decisions on Transport, Flood Recovery and MDCAT
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Muhammad Sohail Afridi has stated that the Supreme Court had issued directions regarding the treatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, requiring that he be treated at Shifa International Hospital in the presence of his sister and personal doctors. However, he regretted that
Pakistan Batting Line-Up Collapses Again Against England at Lord’s
LONDON: Pakistan’s batting collapsed against England as the visitors were bowled out for just 110 runs in their first innings on the second day of the Lord’s Test, conceding a substantial 180-run lead. Pakistan’s batting line-up failed to withstand England’s bowling attack, with only two batters managing to reach double
Peshawar: September Heatwave Sparks Calls to Rethink School Holiday Schedule
PESHAWAR: Parents and citizens have called for a review of the existing school holiday calendar, citing prolonged high temperatures in the wake of changing weather patterns and warning that children could face difficulties attending schools during periods of extreme heat. According to the weather forecast, temperatures in Peshawar are expected
Women to Get E-Bikes on Merit as KP Plans Electric Rickshaw Scheme
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced plans to introduce an electric rickshaw scheme in the province following the launch of an electric bike initiative for women. Addressing the 57th meeting of the provincial cabinet, Afridi said the government was introducing an EV bike scheme under which
Political Differences Aside, National Security Must Come First, KP Citizens Tell Fazlur Rehman
PESHAWAR: Citizens in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have expressed strong criticism of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over his recent statements concerning state institutions and his views on Afghanistan policy. Speaking to local media, a resident of Charsadda complained about rising inflation and shortages of gas
KP Police Officers, Personnel May Get 250% Increase in Salaries
PESHAWAR: The basic salaries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police officers and personnel could increase by 250% under a proposed hard-area allowance for officials serving in areas affected by terrorism. Police authorities said recommendations regarding the grant of a hard-area allowance to KP police personnel performing counterterrorism duties have been approved
