KP Govt completes preparations to outsource 32 more Public hospitals to private Sector
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has completed all formalities to outsource 32 more public hospitals to the private sector, which are likely to be handed over to private administrative control soon. According to officials, with the outsourcing of the new 32 hospitals, the total number of government hospitals being run
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Visits Federal Constabulary Training Center in Shabqadar
CHARSADDA: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Federal Constabulary Training Center in Shabqadar, Charsadda and reviewed the operational preparedness of the force. During the visit, the minister inspected special training exercises conducted by the Anti-Riot Wing. Constables demonstrated practical drills on crowd control and maintenance of law
Russia pledges joint efforts with Iran to counter US sanctions
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says Moscow will work alongside Iran and other like-minded countries to counter unlawful sanctions initiatives and remove sanctions pressure from international relations. Speaking on Thursday in response to US economic pressure on Iran, Maria Zakharova said Moscow will coordinate efforts with its Iranian partners and other
Peshawar BRT Expands Fleet: First batch of 25 modern buses from China arrives at Karachi Port
Peshawar has taken a significant step toward improving its public transport system with the arrival of a new fleet of modern buses. The first batch of 25 newly imported buses, out of a total order of 52 from China, has successfully reached the Karachi Port. According to officials, the remaining
PCB threatens to boycott test match after Sky news runs interview of Imran Khan’s sons
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports and threatened to pull the national team off the field during the first day of the Lords Test, following an interview broadcast with the sons of former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to the British
Egyptian Christian man wins Quran Competition to fulfill Muslim Neighbor’s lifelong Umrah dream
In a heart-warming display of interfaith neighbourly love, a Christian man in Egypt won a free Umrah pilgrimage package through an Islamic religious competition with a single purpose: to gift the prize to his Muslim neighbor. Mina, whose friendship with his neighbour Um Ali spans more than 20 years, tuned
PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses concern over negligence of some ministries
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious concern over negligence by federal ministries in implementing his decisions and has issued clear directives to the heads of 41 federal secretaries and departments to ensure prompt, serious action. The Prime Minister’s Office issued the directives after identifying negligence by a specific federal
Ghazi Muhammad Akbar Khan – The Afghan Prince who fought for Peshawar against Ranjith Singh
In the early 1800s, the frontier of Peshawar became the fault line between two powers: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s expanding Sikh Empire, and the Afghan kingdom led by Dost Muhammad Khan Barakzai and his son Syed Muhammad Akbar Khan. At the centre of Muslim resistance stood Syed Muhammad Akbar Khan, son
Power consumers may face another tariff increase
ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariffs may increase by Rs2.52 per unit for one month, potentially placing an additional financial burden of billions of rupees on consumers. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a Rs2.52 per unit increase under the monthly fuel price
Peshawar central jail inmates announce protest over alleged delay in remission
PESHAWAR: Inmates at Peshawar Central Jail have announced a protest against alleged delays in the processing of remission, discriminatory treatment and failure to implement their legal rights. According to sources, the prisoners have warned that they would resort to a hunger strike, refuse prison labour and boycott the daily headcount
