20 Schools, 10 Districts, 1,500 Students — What Is KP Planning?
PESHAWAR: In order to equip students with modern technical skills alongside their formal education, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce Inter-Tech programmes in selected government schools across the province. According to a letter by the KP Elementary and Secondary Education Department, technical education will initially be introduced in
KP Bar Council Tightens Social Media Rules — Here’s Why
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council has decided to take action against unauthorised social media activity, fake accounts and unprofessional content being shared in the name of bar associations. It has directed administrators of lawyers’ digital platforms to remove unrelated members and delete any posts or material that violate the
KP launches Rs5.6bn tourism infrastructure project
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a Rs5.6 billion infrastructure development project aimed at improving road connectivity and boosting tourism in the scenic Galiyat region. The project covers the reconstruction and upgrading of 63.65 kilometres of roads, including the major 57.5-kilometre Abbottabad-Nathiagali-Barian Road and the 6.15-kilometre Kozagali-Ayubia-Khanspur link road.
29 bottled water brands fail quality tests across Pakistan
A quality check of bottled drinking water in Pakistan has raised concerns over the safety of several brands, with 29 products found to be below the required standards. The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) examined 230 water samples gathered from markets in 20 cities under its routine
iphone 18 pro design rumors debunked by leaked OtterBox case
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro may not bring the major physical redesign that earlier reports had predicted, with a new leak suggesting the next-generation device could closely follow the design of the iPhone 17 Pro. A case reportedly made for the iPhone 18 Pro appears to share dimensions and camera
PM Issues Key Directives as Rains, Floods Cause Widespread Destruction
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered immediate financial assistance for families affected by recent rains and floods across the country and directed relevant authorities to accelerate relief and rehabilitation efforts. The prime minister was briefed in detail on the situation in affected areas, the estimated damage and ongoing relief
Major good news for citizens seeking to obtain passports
ISLAMABAD: The government has extended working hours at eight major regional passport offices across Pakistan, allowing them to operate in two shifts until midnight. According to an official notification, the selected passport offices will operate in two shifts from Monday to Friday. The first shift will run from 8am to
Two workers die, four unconscious after toxic gas fills Duki coal mine
DUKI: Two workers died and four others were rendered unconscious after toxic gas filled a closed coal mine in Balochistan’s Duki district, police said. According to police, the incident occurred in a closed coal mine in the Nasirabad area of Duki. The workers had entered the mine when they were
How to reduce your electricity bill during summer
With electricity prices continuing to put pressure on households across Pakistan, consumers are looking for ways to reduce their monthly power bills, particularly during the summer when air conditioner usage rises significantly. The increased use of air conditioners (ACs) during hot weather can substantially raise electricity consumption. However, experts suggest
KP tourism authority launches online registration for tourism businesses
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority has launched online registration for businesses operating in the province’s tourism sector. According to the authority, hotels, restaurants, guest houses, cafes, travel and tour operators, and rent-a-car service providers are required to complete their registration through the designated online portal within the
