KP fisheries department launches aquaculture mapping project
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fisheries Department has launched a significant new project called the “KP Aquaculture High Potential Zones Mapping and Commercialisation Strategy Project.” This initiative is supported by technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and is being implemented in collaboration with the Fisheries
KP government allots plots to families of martyred police officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday issued plot allotment letters to the families of police officers in a ceremony held in Peshawar. A ceremony was held at the office of the Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on Finance in the Civil Secretariat, Peshawar, to distribute plot allotment letters
13 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan: ISPR
Thirteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan, were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan. An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in Quetta District in response to the reported presence of Khwarij, specifically Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of the operation, their own
Opposition slams KP government for imposing 10,000 per night charges at LRH
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Parliamentary leader, Ahmad Karim Kundi, has slammed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for imposing Rs 10,000 per night charges on patients visiting the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar. The PPP leader made these remarks while talking to the media in Peshawar on Wednesday. He said
Bettani tribe demands free gas connection from OGDCL’s new plant
PESHAWAR: A representative Jirga of the Lakki Marwat Bettani tribe appealed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to play a role in the provision of free gas connections from the gas plant established by OGDCL in their area. The delegation met with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi at
Campaign is being run to make Aleema Khan party’s Chairperson: Ali Amin Gandapur
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that an attempt is being made to spread disappointment in the party, and excuses are being made that steps are not being taken to release the PTI founder, Imran Khan. Gandapur said that he told the PTI founder in the meeting that
Flour prices slashes up to Rs 200 in KP
PESHAWAR: The prices of flour per 20-kilogram bag slashed up to 200 rupees in Peshawar after the resumption of supply from Punjab province. Irfan Khan, a local dealer, said that earlier the prices of a 20 Kilogram bag had reached 2400. However, in the last two days, the prices decreased
Islamabad sees 500% surge in driving license issuance: Traffic Police
ISLAMABAD: Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (R) Hamza Humayun said that 500% increase has been recorded in obtaining licenses from the Islamabad Traffic Police. Citizens have visited traffic offices and service centres in large numbers to obtain driving licenses and learner permits. Hamza Humayun said that citizens have expressed full
KP expats call for simplified Gulf visa process
PESHAWAR: The visiting overseas employees of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) have expressed severe disappointment over the expensive and complicated visa process for the Gulf countries and have appealed to the government to tackle the issue diplomatically. Labourers and workers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are constantly applying for Gulf countries due to severe unemployment
Lady Reading Hospital brings major increase in charges of private rooms
PESHAWAR: The Hospital Director of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, issued directives to increase the charges of private rooms from Rs 3000 to Rs 10,000 per night, bringing an extra burden for the already poor patients visiting from the far-flung areas of the province. In a notification, the Hospital Director of
