Hafiz Gul Bahadur, key TTP leader, killed in Khost aerial strike: Gharidah Farooqi
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Gharidah Farooqi has claimed that Hafiz Gul Bahadur, one of the most notorious leaders of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was eliminated in a precision aerial strike in the Argun Valley of Khost, Afghanistan, during the night of October 17-18, 2025. Farooqi wrote on her social media account
Pakistan’s Passport gets a stylish upgrade with new design approval
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has agreed to make a radical change in the design of its passports and to include a new look and improved security features for public, official, and diplomatic passports. It is reported that the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has received the go-ahead from
Youth convention on climate leadership unites experts, students to tackle Pakistan’s climate crisis
PESHAWAR: Youth Convention on Climate Leadership and Collaborative Action successfully brought together leading experts and enthusiastic students to address the climate crisis in Pakistan. The event was organised at the Business Incubation Center, University of Peshawar, in collaboration with the Student Societies of the University of Peshawar, the Department of
PTI MNA Shandana Gulzar booked for alleged inflammatory remarks against state institutions
By: Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Wednesday lodged a first information report (FIR) under the Cyber Crime Act against the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmaker, Shandanda Gulzar, for spreading alleged inflammatory remarks against state institutions on Social Media. According to the First Information Report (FIR),
KP govt’s high-tech attendance system exposes massive employee evasion
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Among the 5,600 employees at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Civil Secretariat, only 666 have registered their attendance according to the rules set by the administration department. The rest have not yet enrolled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s modern attendance management system. This information was revealed
KP health dept rolls out landmark policy for Transgender and intersex welfare
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has formally launched the Protection and Welfare Policy on Transgender and Intersex Persons 2025, mandating structural and behavioural reforms across public health facilities. According to an official circular issued by the Health Sector Reform Unit (HSRU), the policy has been approved and circulated
Over 625,000 Afghans return from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid ongoing repatriation drive
PESHAWAR: The repatriation process for undocumented immigrants, particularly Afghan nationals, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in full swing, with over 625,000 Afghans having made the journey back to their home country so far, according to the interior ministry on Wednesday. The interior ministry says the majority of these returns have occurred
SLF to hold 23‑minute hike in Islamabad on eve of international snow leopard day
The Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) will organise a 23-minute hike at Trail 5 in Islamabad on the eve of International Snow Leopard Day, observed globally on October 23. According to a statement issued by the SLF on Wednesday, the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of
Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging fees to domestic workers; violators face fine
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging fees to their domestic workers, including fees related to recruitment and work permits. According to the Saudi Gazette, this new regulation imposes maximum penalties of a fine of up to 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring. The Saudi Gazette
KMU announces MDCAT entry test schedule for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Medical University (KMU) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT). The test is set to take place across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 26, with over 40,000 candidates expected to participate. According to the statement issued by the KMU on Wednesday
