WAPDA Hydroelectric Union vows to continue protest
PESHAWAR: The All Pakistan Wapda Hydroelectric Workers Union in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made it clear that their province-wide protest in support of their legitimate demands will continue until these demands are accepted. The demands include the privatisation of distribution companies, as called for by the union leaders, the recovery of
Swat banglaw dispute between royal family and Minister intensifies
By: Shahzad Naveed SWAT: The ongoing dispute between Provincial Minister Fazal Hakeem Khan and the royal family in Swat has intensified. The royal family once again locked the main gate, prompting the provincial minister’s nephew to break the locks and take the children home from school. A jirga was held
KP PAC on health orders recovery from Mansehra hospital MS
PESHWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on health on Wednesday ordered recovery from the Mansehra King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Medical Superintendent over extra payment. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on health held a meeting in Peshawar, chaired by MPA Idrees Khatak. During the meeting, it was noted that
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott meets KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur
PESHAWAR: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and discussed matters of mutual interest and the peace and security situation in the region. They also hold Discussion on public welfare projects running in the province with the support of the British
Authorities must work hard to ensure durable peace in Kurram
KURRAM: (Shamim Shahid): Kurram is considered the most sensitive but strategically important tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan, which was badly affected by sectarian-based terror in last four decades. Commencing in mid of 80’s, sectarian continued till beginning of current calendar year i.e., 2025. Such imposed, dictated, externally and
Why KP health department employees put the posting transfer order in the trash?
Employees of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department district Charsadda, are making fun of the official notifications and finally succeeded in their mission by making a controversy about the directives of the high-ups for staying back at their old stations. The influential office assistants practically threw the clear orders of the
Petition filed against uploading vulgar clips on TikTok
PESHAWAR: Lawyer of a petitioner, Noman Mohib Advocate, appealed to the judges of Peshawar High Court to intervene in the matter against uploading immoral and vulgar content on TikTok, which creates social evils in society. Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Kamran Hayat heard the petition, and the court has sought
How much revenue generated by KP in Trophy (Markhor) hunting this year?
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has achieved unprecedented success during the current trophy hunting season, generating a record-breaking revenue of US$1,913,842, approximately Rs. 542.7 million, the highest in its history. According to official figures, the revenue includes US$946,000 from four exportable Markhor permits, USD 553,300 from nine non-exportable Markhor permits,
What is the Import-export ratio between Pakistan and Afghanistan in 2025?
What is the Import-export ratio between Pakistan and Afghanistan in 2025? Imports from Afghanistan increased by 16 per cent on an annual basis in August 2025, while Pakistan’s imports from Afghanistan increased by 8 per cent in July and August 2025. According to sources in the Ministry of Commerce, imports
400-year-old Mughal era Sheikh Imam-u-din mosque is one of the oldest symbols of national heritage
PESHAWAR-(NADER KHAN): Having old painted designs on its walls, the 400-year-old Mughal era mosque is one among the oldest symbols of national heritage in Peshawar Palosai village, which needed preservation and attention from the archaeology department to make it more attractive for visitors. This mosque, built in the name of
