Karachi delegation meets Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: A delegation from Karachi called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi. The delegation included Attaullah Advocate, Saif-ur-Rehman, Saeed Afridi, Ilyas Khalil and others. During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding the Chief Minister’s visit to Karachi and Sindh. Special Assistant Shafi Jan and former
KP advisor Shaffiullah jan rejects negative propaganda on Swat Hotel
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa advisor on information Shafiullah Jan has said that the negative propaganda regarding Swat Hotel (formerly Serena Hotel) is contrary to the facts. In his statement, Shafiullah Jan said that the 44-kanal Swat Hotel was leased in 1985 at an annual rent of Rs 500,000. The 30-year lease of
Zahran Mamdani revokes former mayor’s decisions on first day
New York’s new mayor, Zahran Mamdani, revoked all executive orders of former mayor Eric Adams that were issued after September 26, 2024, the date after Adams was indicted on bribery and fraud charges. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has accused New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani of ‘pouring gasoline on the
KP govt decides to take aggressive strategy on motorway projects
PESHAWAR: Provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has geared up to expand the motorway network to D.I Khan and DIR. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi reviewed the progress of the province’s three major flagship projects; Swat Motorway Phase II, DI Khan Motorway and Dir
Gold price in Peshawar, Check latest price here
Gold prices remain stable on Saturday morning after Friday increase in both local and international markets on Friday. According to the All Pakistan Jewellers and Gems Association, in the domestic market, the price of gold per tola surged by Rs5,700 to reach Rs460,262, while the rate of 10 grams increased
KP local govt system paralyzed as federal funds pending
PESHAWAR : A deepening financial standoff between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government and the Federation has pushed the province into a developmental crisis, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi warning that the “deliberate withholding” of funds is now directly impacting the lives of millions. As of early 2026, the KP
Met dept forecast extreme cold, dry weather in KP
PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast dry and cold weather across most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the Met Office, most districts in the province are expected to remain dry, with temperatures anticipated to drop further in hilly areas. Cold and dry weather is expected over most parts
Ambreen Jan becomes PEMRA first female chairperson
Ambreen Jan, the previous information secretary, was chosen on Friday as the chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, PEMRA the first woman to lead an electronic media regulator. Before this appointment, PEMRA was headed by Mohammad Saleem Baig. A meeting of the parliamentary committee, under the chair of
Major motorways close amid severe fog
The Motorway Police have closed several major motorways across the country due to dense fog. According to a spokesperson, the Lahore to Sialkot motorway (M-11) has been shut due to poor visibility, while traffic on the Lahore to Multan motorway (M-3) has also been halted for the same reason. Similarly,
10 minutes of exercise daily can reduce cancer risk
A new study suggests that as little as ten minutes of daily exercise might prevent bowel cancer from setting in. Researchers at Newcastle University found that even short bursts of physical activity can trigger immediate favorable biological changes in the bloodstream, equipping the body with natural protection against the development
