KP govt on frontline against terrorism, says Shafi Jan
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, has strongly reacted to the recent statement of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stating that criticising Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on the day of the suicide attack at the Peshawar Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters is
CTD kills two wanted terrorists in major operation in Bannu and Lakki Marwat
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has eliminated two wanted terrorists in a major operation held in Sarai Naurang. According to details, the police action was launched after the receipt of intelligence reports informing authorities of the planned attack by the militants at Nali Chak Road. In a
Peshawar set for major upgrades under Smart City drive
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Minister for Local Government, Meena Khan Afridi, has ordered the authorities to accelerate the work on the Peshawar Smart City projects to ensure the timely development of the provincial capital. During a high-level meeting chaired by Meena Khan Afridi at the Local Government Secretariat, the members of
New wedding hall tax rates introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has significantly increased the wedding hall tax and has now established new fixed rates for wedding halls across the province. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) announced that wedding halls will be classified into three categories and thus, tax will be levied based on the size
309 active dengue patients in KP as cases climb to 5,895
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has not yet won the battle against dengue, as the epidemic round is still not showing any decrease with the daily reporting of new cases. In the present time, along with the support of the Department of Health, there are 309 active patients who are getting
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa moves for two major reforms in two different sectors
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has moved for two major reforms in two different departments of the province to ensure attendance in offices and public lodge complaints against illegal societies. This was informed during the weekly review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, who has
Curfew imposed in Tirah Maidan, Khyber — area known for hashish trade
Tirah, Khyber: Due to security reasons, a day-long curfew has been imposed in Tirah Maidan, Tehsil Tirahof Khyber today (Monday, 17 November). As per the local administration, the curfew is going to stay in force from 6 AM till evening and it will cover all areas beyond Dottoi. The administration
Two-day curfew imposed in North Waziristan, all roads closed
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The district government of North Waziristan has imposed a curfew for two days in the entire district as a precautionary step to control the security situation and maintain peace. The curfew is said to commence at 5:00 AM on Monday, 17th November, and last until the night of
CM Afridi says KP treated like a “Stepmother” by federal govt
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi lashed out at the federal government, saying that the province is being treated like a stepmother. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, CM Afridi accused the government of grievance financing and pointed out that no money was given from the annual allocation
Lower Dir TikToker arrested for engaging in obscene acts and spreading indecency
TIMERGARA: Police in Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have apprehended a TikTok content creator from Kot area, who was engaged in the commission of obscene acts and the dissemination of indecent content online, according to a report. According to the officials, Timergara Police, under the guidance of DPO Lower
