Travel alert: M-1 & M-3 motorways closed, NHMP issues warning
PESHAWAR: The National Motorways and Highway Police (NHMP) on Wednesday announced the closure of different section motorways across the country due to dense fog. The visibility has significantly dropped on the reported points of the Motorways. The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) made it clear that the M-1 Motorway
Peshawar: Young girl’s drug struggle ends with rehab transfer
PESHAWAR: A young girl who suffered from drug addiction has been taken to a rehabilitation facility by the Peshawar Police. A video appeared on social media platforms yesterday which showed the young girl who suffered from drug addiction lying on the footpath close to Government College Chowk in Faqirabad. CCPO
Senator Sanaullah exposes terrorists profiting from drug trade in Tirah valley
ISLAMABAD: Senator Rana Sanaullah has revealed that a massive drug industry is thriving in the Tirah Valley, with terrorists making substantial financial gains from it.
Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback singing leaves fans in shock
MUMBAI: One of Bollywood’s most popular and successful voices, Indian singer Arijit Singh, has shocked the music world by announcing that he is retiring from playback singing as he believes he has reached the pinnacle of his career. The news has left fans in a state of shock, with many
Prakash Raj slams Bollywood for ignoring real-world issues in movies
ISLAMABAD: Bollywood actor and politician Prakash Raj stated at a Kerala Literature Festival, “Bollywood has lost its unique cultural identity and skilfulness because it does not address any of the real-world social issues or problems in the film industry.” While discussing this topic with the audience at the Kerala Literature
KP Assembly approves resolution to launch Hajj flights from Bacha Khan airport
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has unanimously approved a resolution that urges the Hajj flights from Bacha Khan International Airport to be started for the convenience of the pilgrims from the province. The government lawmaker Abdul Salam Afridi presented the resolution to demonstrate how government Hajj program restrictions create
Hyderabad eyes Gillespie as head coach ahead of PSL 11
ISLAMABAD: Jason Gillespie, who previously served as head coach of Pakistan’s red-ball cricket team, will return to Pakistan cricket in his new position as PSL coach. According to sources, Gillespie will not return to the national team yet he is being considered by PSL teams for their head coaching position.
KPCSW chair wraps up Pakistan–Indonesia exposure, learning visit
PESHWAR: The Chairperson, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW), concluded participation in the Pakistan–Indonesia Exposure and Learning Visit on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) held from 19–24 January 2026, organised with the support of UN Women. Representing the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the international forum, the
Swat admin issues threat alert for schools, other educational institutions
SWAT: The Swat Deputy Commissioner has issued a threat alert for all educational institutions across the district, directing administrations to tighten security arrangements in view of the prevailing situation. According to an official letter issued by the deputy commissioner, Swat, on Tuesday, universities, colleges and schools, particularly girls’ schools, have
Plea bargain granted to key suspect in Kohistan financial case
PESHAWAR (Kashifuddin Syed): A significant development has emerged in the Rs38 billion Kohistan financial scandal, as the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved a plea bargain request from a key accused in the case. Sources indicate that the accused, Mumtaz, currently in NAB custody, has requested a
