CM Afridi slams federal govt for ignoring merged districts’ commitments
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has slammed the federal government for failing to honor its commitments to the merged districts of the province. While speaking at the Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Afridi took the recent actions of the federal government as a point for his argument, and
Talal defends KP’s bulletproof cars as an ‘International Standard’ for security
ISLAMABAD: The State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that the bulletproof vehicles made for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is of international standard and criticized the provincial government for returning them as low quality. In reply to KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s remarks, Talal Chaudhry informed that the
PCB picks Shaheen Afridi to lead Pakistan in one day Internationals
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday appointed Shaheen Afridi as captain to lead Pakistan cricket team in one day Internationals (ODI). The PCB announced the decision after a crucial meeting held in Islamabad on Monday. The meeting was attended by the PCB top office designatories and selection committee members.
KP CM Sohail Afridi cites delay in meeting Imran Khan for cabinet formation hold-up
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that the formation of the cabinet has been delayed due to his inability to meet with Imran Khan, but he will exercise his constitutional and legal rights. During his address at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, he clarified that the
KP opposition leader raises governance concerns, questions use of official resources
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, Opposition Leader Dr Ibadullah Khan raised significant concerns over governance, political practices, and the misuse of official resources by former ministers, while also cautiously supporting recent political changes in the province. In his opening remarks, Ibadullah expressed hope that the ongoing political shift would
National conference at Peshawar University calls for youth-led climate action and global cooperation
A national conference titled “Building Resilient Future: Climate Adaptation, Historical Change and Global Cooperation” concluded at the Baragali Summer Campus of the University of Peshawar. The same important event, supported by the Directorate of Youth Affairs, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provided a vital platform for scholars, researchers and youth from
Court issues order in case involving Arshad Chaiwala
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi bench on Monday ordered the restoration of the National Identity Card (NIC) of Arshad Khan, also known as Arshad Chai Wala. Following the court’s decision, NADRA reactivated Arshad Khan’s identity card, while the NADRA Verification Board has confirmed his citizenship. During the hearing, Arshad
KP assembly unanimously passes resolution seeking CM’s meeting with Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously passed a resolution, seeking Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s meeting with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. The resolution was presented in the house by the ruling party lawmaker, Obaid-ur-Rehman, demanding that the founder of the PTI be allowed to meet his
First incident of its kind: woman snatches mobile phone in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A first incident of its kind took place in the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, on Monday where a woman allegedly snatched a mobile phone from a passerby. According to the police, a woman riding on the motorcycle has snatched the mobile phone from a passerby in the
PHC issues notices to government, departments over poor conditions at Peshawar Zoo
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Monday has taken notices of the poor conditions at the Peshawar Zoo and has issued notices to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Peshawar Zoo administration, secretaries of Livestock, Wildlife and Private animal welfare committee. Peshawar High Court judges, Justice Waqar Ahmad
