Check Pakistan’s public holidays for 2026
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s tentative schedule of public holidays for 2026 has been released, with authorities noting that some dates may be subject to change depending on the sighting of the moon and official notifications. According to the schedule, the first public holiday of the year is expected to fall on February
Nation marks 18th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto
The 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People’s Party leader Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is being observed with devotion and respect today. Tributes are being paid across the country to Shaheed-e-Jamhooriat Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her death anniversary, remembering her life, leadership, and sacrifices for democracy in
Commander 116 Brigade, RPO Bannu visit hospital to see Takhti Khel operation injured
BANNU: Commander 116 Brigade Brigadier Umair Niazi, along with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Bannu Region Sajjad Khan, visited the district headquarters hospital Bannu and Khalifa Gul Nawaz hospital to inquire after police personnel and civilians injured during the Takhti khel operation. During the visit, Brigadier Niazi and DIG Sajjad Khan
British High Commission response to Pakistan’s Demarche
The British High Commission has issued a statement in response to Pakistan’s demarche, clarifying that law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) operate independently of the government. According to the statement, the British High Commission said that police and prosecutors in the UK make decisions free from
KP excise department intensifies action against drug networks
PESHAWAR: In line with the provincial government’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has intensified anti-drug operations across the province. In a successful operation, the Excise Police Mardan Region recovered 2,000 grams of ice (crystal meth) and arrested a drug smuggler during a
KP govt to award cash prizes to National Games medalists
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sports department on Friday announced cash prizes for national games medalists. The cash prizes of Rs 600,000 for gold medalists, Rs 400,000 for silver medalists, and Rs 200,000 for bronze medalists. A grand ceremony was held at the Peshawar Sports Complex to honour the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa players
KP raises alarm over influenza virus, submits five samples to NIH
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has sent samples from five cases of the influenza virus, including some from Peshawar, to the National Institute of Health in Islamabad for diagnosis. This action comes in response to the spread of the superflu in various countries. Currently, a significant
KP government replaces PEDO Chief
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has appointed Engineer Anwarul Haq as the new Chief Executive Officer of Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (PEDO), a subsidiary of the Energy and Power Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a notification of the Energy & Power Department, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has appointed Engineer
KPSRA issues new advisory for private schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Private Schools Regulatory Authority (KPSRA) has banned conducting examinations in private schools during the winter vacations. The authority has issued an official letter to all private educational institutions here on Friday, directing them to implement the orders; otherwise ready to face legal action.
Authorities form special committee to probe Peshawar Radio Pakistan incident
By: Shahid Jan PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has established a special committee to investigate the incident that occurred at Radio Pakistan Peshawar. This decision was made following the approval of a motion during the provincial assembly session on December 15, 2025. The committee was formed in accordance with Rule
