Students protest outside MNA Shahid Khatak’s house in Karak
By: Qaisar Bukhari KARAK: Students of the government degree college Takhti-e-Nasrati staged a protest demonstration outside the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf MNA Shahid Khatak on Tuesday, against the alleged transfer of their college principal. The students gathered outside the MNA’s residence, demanding the withdrawal of Principal Imadullah’s transfer order. The protesting
KP forms committee for visiting lecturers recruitment transparency
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Higher Education Minister Meena Khan Afridi on Tuesday formed a grievance redressal committee to ensure transparency in the recruitment of visiting lecturers at the government educational institutions. On the instructions of the Provincial Minister for Higher Education and Local Government, Meena Khan Afridi,
Two killed in firing on polio team in Bajaur
BAJAUR: Two persons, including a police killed, were killed when miscreants opened fire on the Polio team in Tehsil Salarzi, Bajaur district on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Tangi village of Tehsil Salarzi when armed persons attacked the polio team. As a result of the attack policeman and a passerby
Water cannon deployed outside Adiala Jail to deal with possible protest
ISLAMABAD: To deal with protesters during the Aleema Khan visit to Adiala Jail, the Police deployed water cannon amid tight security arrangements at Gate Number 05 of the Adiala Jail. According to details, strict security arrangements have been made outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, while water cannon has been deployed
KP CM Sohail Afridi pays surprise visit to Lady Reading Hospital
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi makes a surprise visit to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, after a viral video on social media. Chief Minister orders strict legal action against those responsible for not admitting the newborn child to the hospital. The Chief Minister visited the emergency wards and
Aimal Wali Khan pays tribute to martyrs of APS attack
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party Central President Senator Aimal Wali Khan paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of Army Public School attack and said that December 16, 2014, is the darkest day in the history of Pakistan. The story of cruelty and barbarity that was written in Peshawar on that day
Gold prices drop today, Check here latest prices
A significant drop in the price of gold has been recorded in the global and local markets today, falling to 450462 Per Tola. According to the details, the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market has reached $4,285 after a drop of $40. The effects of this
Peshawar University announces winter vacations
Peshawar University has announced winter vacations from December 22 to January 03. According to the administration, the examination and test schedule will remain as usual during the vacations. In this regard, it has been clarified that the examination process will not be affected despite the vacations in academic activities. According to
Appointment of PEMRA Chairman: Parliament’s special committee to meet today
The meeting of the parliament’s special committee will be held at 2:00 pm in the Speaker’s Conference Room, the committee will elect chairman of PEMRA. The special committee of the parliament includes two members from each the National Assembly and the Senate. Members of the National Assembly, Chaudhry Muhammad Shahbaz
Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway re-opened
PESHAWAR: The National Highways and Motorway Police announced on Tuesday that M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad have been reopened for traffic. According to the motorway police spokesperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened to all types of traffic after visibility improved. Earlier, the M1 motorway from Peshawar Toll Plaza to
