KP culture dept forms committee to probe allegations against female officer
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Department has established a four-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations against Haseena Shaukat, a female officer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority. According to the announcement, the committee is expected to submit its report within a month. The inquiry committee will
Mian Iftikhar defends Aimal Wali’s speech, rejects Talal Chaudhry’s criticism
PESHAWAR: The Awami National Party (ANP) President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mian Iftikhar Hussain, has firmly rejected the statement made by Federal Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. He asserted that Aimal Wali Khan’s speech in the Senate was neither a personal attack nor simply party politics; rather, it was
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt approves landmark pharmacy services policy
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a landmark ‘Pharmacy Services Policy’, a historic step towards the provision of quality, effective and affordable medicines in the province. In its 39th cabinet meeting, the provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, approved the policy, which has been
Punjab owes KP Rs64 billion in water dues, pay immediately: Muzzammil Aslam
PESHAWAR: Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on finance and Interprovincial Coordination, Muzzammil Aslam, has responded to Maryam Nawaz’s statements, saying that it’s a good thing if, according to the Chief Minister of Punjab, she won’t take loans, but when will the flood victims of Punjab start receiving financial compensation?
Protests across KP over Israel’s blockade of global sumud flotilla
By: Rani Andaleeb PESHAWAR: Rallies were held across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over Israel’s blockade of the Global Sumud Flotilla and demanded the immediate release of the mission volunteers carrying the aid to Gaza. The Jamat-i-Islami former senator, Mushtaq Ahmad, is among the arrested volunteers. The Islamic Students’ Union organised protest
KP govt implements key changes in education department, introduces teacher policy
PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, chaired a review meeting focused on the Good Governance Roadmap Reforms for the Department of Primary and Secondary Education. Attendees included the Secretary of the Department and relevant officials. During the meeting, it was announced that sports competitions will be organised
Ex-PTI MNA Abdul Latif Chitrali surrenders to Islamabad ATC in May 9 case
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) former member of the National Assembly, Abdul Latif Chitral, eventually surrendered himself to the Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on Friday in the May 9 riot cases. Former PTI member of the National Assembly, Abdul Latif Chitrali, who was convicted in the May 9 cases, surrendered
Inflation hits Pakistan as prices of daily essentials rise: Weekly Report
By: Jangsu ISLAMABAD: Short-term weekly inflation, as measured by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), increased by 0.56 per cent for the week ending September 30. This rise was primarily driven by higher prices of essential items in the domestic market, according to official data released on Friday. This marks
Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for PTI leader Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Senator Shibli Faraz, Major (R) Tahir Sadiq, and Ali Nawaz Awan. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra of the court issued these warrants against the PTI leaders in case number 153/23 registered at Ramna Police Station, which
How do religious beliefs and spirituality play an important role in cancer treatment?
Religious beliefs and spirituality can play an important role in reducing stress and depression in cancer patients. A study by researchers at Mount Sinai Health System has found that patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer benefit more when they talk about spirituality and beliefs with doctors. The study is unique
