KP CM likely to meet PM Shehbaz today, important decisions expected
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to meet Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi today (Monday) to discuss the overall security situation in the province and the share of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the NFC award. Chief Minister Afridi will express his concerns over the issue of terrorism to the prime
Important development made for citizen in Google maps
Google has added an advanced and powerful artificial intelligence feature to its popular navigation service Maps, which will work without touching the device. This feature, based on Gemini AI, was first introduced in November 2025 to provide users with hands-free navigation while driving. Initially, this feature was available only for
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway re-opened for traffic
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad, have been reopened for traffic. According to the motorway police spokesperson, the motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened to all types of traffic after visibility improved. Earlier, the M1 motorway from Peshawar Toll
Heart disease risk for men rises sharply at certain age, study finds
ISLAMABAD: The research study established that men start developing an increased heart disease risk from the age of 30 until their death. The research shows that men start experiencing heart disease risk between the ages of 30 and 40 because their risk develops seven years earlier than it does for
Netherlands ends 10-year residency requirement for citizenship
STOCKHOLM: The Netherlands just dropped its 10-year residency rule for foreign nationals who want to become citizens. People are calling this a big step toward making Dutch citizenship more accessible. According to foreign news agencies, the Dutch government has not made any changes to its rules on dual nationality. The
Peshawar to host auction of exclusive vehicle number plates
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise Department announced an auction for 40 new choice number plates, which will benefit vehicle owners. The department announced the auction date which will take place on February 14. The choice number plates will include popular names such as Syed, Qadri, Jatoi, Raja and Pashtun along
Government announces national holiday across the country
ISLAMABAD: The government has declared February 5, 2026 as a public holiday to commemorate Kashmir Day throughout the entire country. Pakistan observes Kashmir Day every year to show support for the Kashmiri people. The nation observes this day through multiple events which feature seminars, rallies and prayer gatherings. The day
BLA’s most wanted commander Basham Bichho killed in Hoshab operation
Hoshab, Balochistan: Pakistan’s armed forces have achieved a major success in Hoshab, Balochistan, with the elimination of one of the Balochistan Liberation Army’s (BLA) most wanted commanders, Basham Bichho. Security sources confirmed that Pakistan Army commandos executed a direct operation which specifically aimed at BLA militants within the area. During
ICC responds to Pakistan’s refusal to play India in T20 World Cup
DUBAI The International Cricket Council ICC has issued a response to Pakistan’s decision to decline a scheduled match against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The ICC stated to the media which stated that it respects Pakistan’s decision because it was made according to government policy. The ICC expressed
KP to introduce AI in school curriculum from Grade 6
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to formally include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the curriculum of public schools from grade six to grade twelve. According to official documents, the province currently faces a shortage of 5,525 IT laboratories required for AI teaching. Higher secondary schools need 225 labs, while
