KP assembly releases agenda for FY 2026-27 budget session
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has released the agenda for its budget session, outlining key legislative and financial proceedings for the day. According to the agenda, the session will commence with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (PBUH), and the national anthem. This will be followed by leave applications
Social Media Influencers to Face 5% Withholding Tax
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has approved a proposal to impose a withholding tax on income generated from social media platforms. According to details, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Naveed Qamar, approved the tax measure during a meeting held after a break session. Officials from the Federal
Major Breakthrough in Mardan Gurdwara Killing, Policeman Held
MARDAN: Police have arrested a serving constable in connection with the killing of a Sikh couple at a local Gurdwara in Mardan, marking a significant development in the investigation. District Police Officer Mardan Masood Ahmad confirmed during a press briefing that the suspect, identified as Constable Sher Shah, son of
KP Budget to Be Presented Tomorrow as 11-Day Schedule Announced
Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The budget session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly is starting tomorrow, Friday, June 19, for which the Assembly Secretariat has released the regular schedule of the annual budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 and the supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. According to the Assembly
Taliban Bans Smartphone Use for Government Employees Nationwide
KABUL: The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has imposed a sweeping restriction on the use of smartphones by government employees across the country, according to official and media reports. The directive issued under the authority of Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, reportedly came into effect on June 17, with implementation beginning
AJK Govt Places 154 JAAC Members Under Fourth Schedule, Freezes Bank Accounts and ID Cards
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has taken strict administrative action against 154 members and leaders of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), officials said on Thursday. According to official sources, the individuals have been placed under the Fourth Schedule, a legal category associated with monitoring
Talat Hussain Reveals 14 Key Pakistani Diplomatic Moves in Iran–US De-escalation Efforts
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain has outlined what he described as 14 major diplomatic and backchannel initiatives undertaken by Pakistan during efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States. While sharing his views on X account, he said that Pakistan was among the first countries to call
PM Shehbaz Congratulates Iranian President in First Call After Peace Deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Pezeshkian and the leadership of Iran and also the Iranian nation on the signing of the historic deal. He stated that the deal would lead to overall stability in the region along with the development and reconstruction process. According to details, Prime Minister
Fatima Sana Creates History in T20 World Cup Match
Cape Town: Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana produced a remarkable all-round performance in a T20 International against South Africa, setting multiple records despite her side’s narrow two-wicket defeat in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Batting first, Pakistan found themselves under severe pressure after losing eight wickets for
KP Welfare Projects Face Funding Crisis
Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Several major welfare and employment-related initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are facing delays and operational slowdowns due to reported funding shortages and delayed disbursements, according to official documents and correspondence. The situation has affected key provincial programmes aimed at job creation and housing support, including the
