PHC stopped health department to outsource KP hospitals
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court(PHC) on Thursday stopped the health department from outsourcing government hospitals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) and directed the Secretary Health to work for improvement within the existing setup. The petitions filed against the outsourcing of underperforming government hospitals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were heard by Justice Ijaz Anwar, and
Plea filed in PHC against illegal deportation, detention
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: A plea was filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday against the illegal deportation and detention of Afghans. A constitutional petition has been submitted to the Peshawar High Court by Hazratullah, son of Akbar Jan, with representation from Advocate Saifullah Mohib Kakakhel, a
Students protest govt plan to privatise colleges in KP
By: Shahzad Naveed SWAT: Students across the province, including those in Swat, have begun protesting against the provincial government’s proposed decision to privatise government colleges and schools in Tehsil Matta. Students from the Postgraduate Afzal Khan Lala College in Matta Chowk held a vigorous protest, demanding that the government immediately
PM nominates high-powered committee for talks with JAAC
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Shehbaz Sharif, has formed a high-powered committee for talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) as the situation in Azad Jammu Kashmir escalated. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has made a significant move by intervening at the highest level and appointing a
KP govt announces major increase in police martyrs package
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has ordered a major increase in the police martyred package for 2025, the Chief Minister spokesperson Faraz Mughal said. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday, on the directives of the Chief Minister KP, Ali Amin Gandapur,
Two workers trapped in landslide during well excavation in Shangla
SHANGLA: Two workers were trapped due to landsliding in a well during excavation work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kandai, Chakesar of Shangla, on Thursday. According to locals, four workers were trapped inside a water well due to a landslide in the Kandai area of Shangla district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Local villagers began
German female tourist lost in Naran rescued safely
MANSEHRA: A German female tourist who lost her way in Naran was safely rescued by Mansehra Police after hours of hectic efforts. According to reports, a group of seven German tourists arrived in Naran. Late last night, it was reported that a 66-year-old female member of the group, Mrs Caron
Multiple government Jobs open in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced new job openings for various positions on a temporary basis as part of its innovative project. Applications are being invited for both administrative and technical staff roles. According to the official notification, there are vacancies for the following positions: Senior Manager, Manager,
NLC terminal reopens at Pakistan-Afghan border after 2 years
By: Noor Ali Wazir KHYBER: The Government has formally inaugurated the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) terminal on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district. The gate was opened for commercial activities after a two-year gap. Sources indicate that the government has officially inaugurated the NLC terminal and has
When will the last installment of Rs. 13,500 under BISP be released?
ISLAMABAD: Under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), deserving families receive financial assistance in four quarterly installments each year. The annual cash support of Rs. 54,000 is disbursed in four payments of Rs. 13,500 each. So far, three installments have been paid to registered families, and the latest update regarding
