KP launches action plan to tackle 4.92 million out-of-school children
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has developed a comprehensive action plan to tackle the issue of out-of-school children in the province. An official document reveals that approximately 4.92 million children are currently out of school in the region. The plan includes several initiatives aimed at integrating
All attackers in Wana Cadet College attack were Afghan nationals, say security sources
ISLAMABAD: All terrorists involved in the Wana Cadet College attack were Afghan nationals, security sources confirmed on Thursday, revealing new details about the planning and execution of the assault. According to intelligence findings, the attack was planned inside Afghanistan, and the assailants remained in constant communication with handlers across the
Law enforcers bust mastermind behind Islamabad suicide bombing
ISLAMABAD: The Law enforcement agencies on Thursday arrested the facilitator and handler of the Islamabad suicide attack within 40 hours of the tragic incident, which had claimed 12 lives and injured several others. The tragic incident had taken place outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex on Tuesday. Pakistan has seen an
DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif interacts with students, teachers from leading schools
ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), on Thursday held a special session with students and teachers from Convent Jesus and Mary, Beaconhouse, and Roots School System. During the session, he discussed the operational matters of the Pakistan Army and the country’s internal security
Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border closure enters 33rd day amid deadlock
By: Adnan Haider PARACHINAR: Pakistan-Afghanistan Kharlachi border closure has entered its 33rd day on Thursday amid a deadlock. Borders connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed by the authorities after the recent border conflict between the neighbouring countries. According to sources, the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border has been closed for all types
Dog bite epidemic grips KP, official data shows steep rise
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Stray dogs continue to pose a growing threat across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where more than 87,000 people have fallen victim to dog bites this year so far in 2015, according to official data from the provincial health department. According to data provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health
Gold latest price in Peshawar- November 13
PESHAWAR: The domestic gold market in Peshawar city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced a decline as international bullion prices fell on Thursday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs 1,000 per tola, while the rate for 10 grams dropped
KP govt approves province’s first-ever Pharmacy Services Policy
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved the province’s first-ever Policy for Integration of Pharmacy Services in Health Facilities, which aims to strengthen and transform healthcare delivery. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department issued a notification on Thursday announcing the approval of the Policy for Integration of Pharmacy Services in
Aimal Wali rejects PTI and TTP as the true face of Pashtun People
PESHAWAR: The Awami National Party (ANP) President Aimal Wali slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) stated that neither of them depicted the true face of the Pashtun people. On the occasion, Aimal Wali said to the media that similarly he had never considered the Taliban
TikTok empowers Pakistani creators with three new features
ISLAMABAD: TikTok has introduced three new features for its users in Pakistan only. These features aim to improve the safety of the users, increase the engagement of the users and give more control to the creators over their content. The company stated that the newly introduced tools would make it
