Federal govt sets working hours for markets, shopping malls and eateries
ISLAMABAD: After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, the federal government has also announced new timings for bazaars, markets, shopping malls and eateries across the country. In a meeting on petroleum products chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it was decided to close bazaars, markets, and shopping malls across the country at
KPRA sees 21% growth in service tax revenue in FY 2025–26
PESHAWAR (Muhammad Ijaz Afridi): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has achieved a 21 per cent growth in Sales Tax on Services during the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2025–26, collecting Rs. 34.60 billion during July–March, compared to Rs. 28.60 billion in the corresponding period of last year.
Apply online for Rs. 2,000 monthly assistance from home
In response to rising inflation and increasing petroleum prices, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially launched the Ehsaas Fuel Support Program aimed at low-income individuals. The registration process commenced today, April 6. Initiated under the special direction of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, the primary goal of this program is to
PIA decides to suspend flights to multiple countries
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Monday the suspension of its operations to Beijing and Kuala Lumpur, effective April 11 and April 14, respectively. Additionally, flights to Gulf countries (excluding the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia) will remain suspended until the end of April. Flights to the UAE
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf awards senate ticket to key party leader
PESHAWAR (Shahid Jan): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary board has finalised its candidate for the upcoming Senate elections from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi on the directives of provincial party president Junaid Akbar Khan. According to the notification issued by the party board
KP health sector in crisis as doctors refuse to work, raising serious concerns
PESHAWAR(Kashifuddin Syed): Serious concerns emerged during a high-level meeting about the health sector’s performance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Dr Nausherwan Burki, who supervises health affairs in the province, expressed strong anger, stating that the briefing provided by the health department was inconsistent with reality. Health Minister Khaliq-ur-Rehman, Health Secretary Shahidullah, and
Mother, two TikToker girls lose lives in tragic incident in KP district
MALAKAND (Hamd Nawaz): Two TikTokers (Social Media Influencers), including their mother, were reportedly shot dead by the girl’s uncle over an honour-related issue in the Dargai area of district Malakand on Sunday night. A tragic shooting incident occurred in the Qaldara Adda area of Tehsil Dargai, Malakand, resulting in the
KP govt orders complete shutdown of mining operations during rains
PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday imposed a ban on mining work during the rains, citing potential risk of mine collapses due to poor mining conditions and climate effects. The KP government issued a notification in this regard, announcing the closure of coal and other mines across
PM expresses concern after 3 Pakistani nationals injured in UAE port incident
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep concern over an incident at the Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, where falling debris from an intercepted projectile injured four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on the social media platform X, the premier confirmed that
Free transit triggering a sharp rise in commuter turnout
ISLAMABAD: Metro bus stations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed heavy crowds at the start of the week following the introduction of free travel for a month, a move aimed at easing the impact of recent increases in petroleum prices. Passengers formed long queues at multiple stations, with several lines reportedly
