KP Commission on the status of women gets a new chairperson and members
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government appointed Dr. Samira Shams as the new chairperson of the commission and also announced the names of newly appointed members. Besides Dr. Samira Shams, Shabina Ayaz from Aurat Foundation Peshawar, Amna Pervaiz, Tayyaba Batool, Muslim Taj, Dr. Minhas Majeed from the IR department, Shakeela Syed,
Over 400 receive MBBS degrees in KP
ABBOTTABAD: Over 400 students received MBBS degrees in the 25th convocation of Women’s Medical College, Abbottabad. More than 400 female students were awarded MBBS and BDS degrees. The students and teacher expressed their excitement over the 25th-year Silver Jubilee celebrations. The student lauded the efforts of the Principal of Women’s
PM Shehbaz lauded efforts of govt negotiation committee for Kashmir
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met the government’s negotiation committee in Islamabad and lauded their efforts after the successful reconciliation process with members of the Awami Action Committee in Azad Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Raja Pervez Ashraf, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Rana Sanaullah, Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal,
Flour prices further surged in KP
Flour prices further surged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as new prices reached 2800 per 20 Kilogram bag with an increase of 200 rupees compared to 2600 rupees. According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Flour Dealers Association, a 20-kilogram bag of fine flour is now being sold in the market for Rs 2,800, which
19 Indian backed Khawarij killed, 11 soldiers including two officers martyred in Orakzai
ORAKZAI: Eleven soldiers including two officers of the Pakistan army were martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Orakzai district against the Indian sponsored terrorists, 19 terrorists were also killed in the operation, according to a statement issued by the Inter Services Press Relations (ISPR). As per ISPR, during the intense
PHC suspends notification to outsource govt schools
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court suspended the notification of the Elementary and Secondary Education department to outsource government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The petition was heard by Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Kamran Hayat, and after hearing the petition, the court declared the notification related to outsourcing and privatization suspended. Lawyer
Charsadda faces alarming dengue outbreak
CHARSADDA: The dengue outbreak in Charsadda has increased to an alarming level as the number of cases has surpassed the figure of 1000 infected patients. District Health Office Charsadda said that special wards have been set up in hospitals, and doctors have also been assigned duty to keep vigilant watch
Test series: South Africa team arrives Lahore
The South African cricket team has arrived in Lahore to play a cricket test series against Pakistan. The team arrived at Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore by a private airline flight. The players were shifted to a private hotel under tight security. Two Test matches will be played between Pakistan
Attempts to divide PTI will fail, says KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati
PESHAWAR: Babar Saleem Swati, the Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, firmly rejected rumors about the party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) being divided, adding that all attempts to do so would ultimately fail. While talking to the media, Speaker KP Assembly said that yes, certain individuals have been misleading the public
ECP announces by-election schedule for KP Senate seat
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Election Commission has announced the schedule for the by-election of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senate General seat following the disqualification of Shibli Faraz. According to details, the general polling for the open Senate seat will take place on October 30, 2025 in accordance with ECP notification. Nomination will
