KP govt to amend rules for approval of loans and grants
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to amend the rules for securing loans and grants by any provincial department. An important meeting regarding proposed amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Management Act was held here on Wednesday under the joint chairmanship of Provincial Minister for
KP traders refuse to shut shops ahead of PTI rally on February 8
PESHAWAR: Traders in the provincial capital, Peshawar, on Wednesday clarified that they would not close their shops on the occasion of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) rally scheduled on February 8 in the province. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leadership has called a protest rally across the country on February 8 to protest
New developments unfold in Kohistan financial scandal
PESHAWAR (Kamran Ali Shah) The accountability court has accepted the applications of four suspects in the Kohistan financial scandal to surrender their property and Rs 140 million in cash and ordered that the NAB funds and assets be handed over to the provincial government. Accountability court judge Muhammad Zafar Khan
KP govt devises policy to fast-track measures to combat money laundering
PESHAWAR: The government has approved a comprehensive action plan to combat money laundering and illegal transactions throughout the province, including the provincial capital, Peshawar. As part of this initiative, 22 suspicious accounts have been frozen. Under the National Action Plan, this strategy aims to address money laundering issues in Peshawar
KP govt transforms paper checking policy to digital system
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has initiated a significant step to transform the paper-based checking policy to a digital system. All examination boards have been given on-screen marking software in this regard. A special ceremony was held today at the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Peshawar, in
Police bust inter-provincial honey trap gang, recover abductee safely
ABBOTTABAD (Hamdullah Khan): Abbottabad police have busted an inter-provincial gang involved in honey-trapping and kidnapping for ransom, arresting two key suspects and safely recovering an abducted man during a swift operation here on Wednesday. According to police, the action was taken under the leadership of DPO Abbottabad Haroon Rashid Khan,
JUI-F announces to observe nationwide Black Day on February 08
PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal(JUI-F) Central Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said that party workers will observe Black Day on February 8 on the instructions of party Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. According to Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, on the occasion of Black Day, meetings will be held and protest rallies will
KP CM announces major relief package for Kurram IDPs
KURRAM: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi paid a day-long visit to Lower Kurram, where he visited the camp of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Central Kurram and announced a relief package for the affected people. Addressing the victims, the Chief Minister said that the provincial government is well
Gold price jumps again,check here latest price
ISLAMABAD: The gold price further increased in local and international market reaching Rs 529,000 per tola as fresh increase of 14000 rupees was recorded in Per Tola price. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APGJSA), a sharp increase of Rs 14,800 was recorded in the price
PUTA announces strike schedule against financial and administrative crisis in Peshawar University
PESHAWAR: Expressing deep concern over the severe financial and administrative crisis facing the University of Peshawar, President Dr. Zakirullah Jan announced a complete strike from Monday. Talking to media persons, he revealed that the university has been facing continuous financial difficulties for the last ten to twelve years, due to





