KP CM Sohail Afridi’s Claim over NLC Exposed as False
PESHAWAR: The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has rejected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s remarks regarding the cancellation of NLC projects, saying the projects were not scrapped due to poor performance but because of lack of funds and security concerns. In a clarification, the NLC said the KP cabinet during
New Vaccination Card Rule: Airlines Seek Relief for Hajj, Umrah Pilgrims
KARACHI: The Airlines Operators Committee (AOC) has urged the authorities to defer the mandatory digital vaccination card requirement for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims until October 1, citing limited time to prepare for the new system. The government has made digital vaccination cards mandatory for people travelling abroad, with the requirement
Pakistan to Administer Polio Drops to 31 Million Children
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to launch a nationwide polio vaccination campaign from September 21 as more than 31 million children would be administered polio drops in the drive. The campaign will be carried out in 115 selected districts in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan will get polio drops.
KP Plans Carpet-Weaving Training Centres for Deserving People
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Social Welfare Department is planning to set up training centres so that to teach handmade carpet weaving to deserving people, particularly women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The proposed centres would provide training in carpet making and enable trainees to use the skill either
Washington Post: Afghanistan Has Become Hub for Terrorism Against Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Washington Post has claimed that 25 years after the 9/11 attacks, Afghanistan is once again emerging as a training ground for Al-Qaeda. According to the report, Al-Qaeda has established at least eight new training sites in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power. It said the Taliban had
Rs25,000 Prize Bond Winners List Released
QUETTA: The list of the winners of Rs25,000 national prize bond draw (Draw No. 23) released. The draw was held in Quetta on September 10, 2026. According to details, the National Savings announced that two tickets won the first prize of Rs30 million each — bond numbers 151975 and 154149.
Fire Safety Drill Held at State Life Tower Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: To improve preparedness for emergencies and raise awareness about fire safety, a fire safety and building evacuation drill was conducted at State Life Tower Islamabad. The mock drill held under the supervision of Deputy Manager and In-charge State Life Tower, Anil Zeb Mehsud. Representatives and staff members from Huawei
Pakistan Slip Further in WTC Table After England Defeat
PESHAWAR: Pakistan slipped to ninth position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after it suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in the third Test concluded at Edgbaston the other day. As per the ICC new table point, the defeat dropped Pakistan’s winning percentage to 14.81. As Pakistan
Mardan Set for Rs3 Billion Dam Project
PESHAWAR: To bring around 1,162 acres of barren land under cultivation, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has planned to construct ‘Sarkhwai’ Barani Dam in Mardan. This news huge prject also aimed at providing water for irrigation and drinking purposes. The project estimated cost is Rs3 billion. Once completed, the dam is expected
KP Forest Department Announces New Jobs
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department has announced new vacancies, which will be filled through Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA). The vacancies include posts of Junior Clerk, Zilladar, Driver, Forest Guard and other positions in different offices of the department. According to details, these posts are available for candidates
