Peshawar Police arrest gang posing as agency officials to rob Afghans, women
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: Peshawar Police on Monday arrested a three-member organised gang that had been robbing Afghan citizens and women at gunpoint by posing as officials of sensitive agencies and seeking treatment at the hospital. Police said strict notice was taken of the incidents following public complaints and
Fact check: Viral post doctored — Khawaja Asif made no comments on Punjab govt
A viral post attributing a statement to the defence minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, went viral is doctored, the minister has made no such comments on Punjab government. A news story and a picture attributed to Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif are going viral on social media, claiming that he has
KP govt initiate crackdown on wall chalking across province
PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah on Monday directed district administrations across the province to initiate effective action against wall chalking, in line with the instructions of the Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi. During a meeting, Chief Secretary KP said the campaign would be launched in phases,
KP govt reshuffle three senior officers
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has issued orders for the transfer of three senior officers across cadres. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishment Department issued a notification in this regard on Monday. According to the notification, Afaq Wazir, Director of the Performance Management and Reforms Unit in
Punjab police pay homage to martyred captain Asmad
LAHORE: Punjab Police paid tribute to Pakistan Army Officer Captain Asmad Shaheed and his companions for their supreme sacrifice. The mortal remains of Captain Asmad were led with full honours by the Memorial Pilot Squad of Lahore Traffic Police. Officers and personnel of the City Traffic Police Lahore showered flower
KP govt prioritises public welfare, development: Fakhar Jehan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Syed Fakhar Jehan, has said that addressing fundamental public issues and providing citizens with relief and facilities remains the provincial government’s top priority. Under the vision of founding Chairman Imran Khan and the guidance of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail
PTA takes strict action against cyber fraud, blocks millions of SIMs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken strict action against illegal cyber fraud and has blocked more than 5.1 million illegal SIMs in the last year. 83 websites that were selling illegal SIMs were also shut down during the operation. To clean the telecom database, PTA also blocked or recycled
Rain, snowfall expected in parts of KP, GB
PESHAWAR: Rain and snowfall are expected in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) over the next two to five hours today on Monday, the Meteorological Department said. According to the Meteorological Department, rain and snowfall are likely in Gilgit, Skardu, Diamer, Ghizer, Astore and Shigar. Similar weather conditions
Local councils members protest outside KP assembly
PESHAWAR: Local government representatives on Monday staged a strong protest outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, blocking Khyber Road and causing severe traffic disruption in the provincial capital. The protesters, led by Mardan Mayor Himayatullah Meer, gathered in front of the assembly building, chanting slogans against the provincial government. They
Local govt representatives demands effective local bodies system
Local government representatives once again took to the streets against wastage of time and lack of ineffective local bodies system. Protesters marched in front of the Metropolitan Council Hall and headed to Jinnah Park. Local Councils Association criticized PTI local era local bodies system. Mayor Mardan Himayatullah Meer is leading
