5 morning habits that could harm your kidneys
ISLAMABAD: The way we start our day impacts kidney health to a large extent as it is the habit of using a certain substance which is very common that may lead to a higher risk of kidney problems in the long run. Experts maintain that what we do immediately after
KP extends section 144 to curb illegal mining operations
PESHAWAR: The local authorities have enforced the extension of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s prohibition on illegal gold mining and other activities in Swabi, Nowshera, and some more districts via Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Moreover, the gold mining ban includes Kohat and the adjacent areas by the
KP govt’s high-tech attendance system exposes massive employee evasion
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Among the 5,600 employees at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Civil Secretariat, only 666 have registered their attendance according to the rules set by the administration department. The rest have not yet enrolled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s modern attendance management system. This information was revealed
5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Department of Meteorology reported the earthquake shock that hit the eastern border of Afghanistan, and its epicenter was situated at a depth of 234 km. The magnitude 5.3 quake occurred at 23:15 on late Tuesday night. According to details, the earthquake tremor was felt in many parts
Rise in Chikungunya cases sparks concern in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: An abrupt rise in chikungunya cases has caused worry among the people of Peshawar, while the health department has confirmed the report of several infections in the outskirts of the city. As per the health department of the province, there are 16 verified cases in the Sufaid Dheri and
‘Pakistan comes first, then everything else,’ says CM Afridi
PESHAWAR: The newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi, has said that for him, “Pakistan is at the top of the list and everything else is afterward.” When he was outside of Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Afridi spoke to the media and expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister
BISE Bahawalpur announces HSSC-I results for 2025
Bahawalpur: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Bahawalpur announced results for the 11th class of Higher Secondary School (HSSC-I) for the year 2025 on Wednesday (today). Special ceremonies were held across the nine Punjab boards to honour the top-performing students. Students from various regions in Punjab, including those
Farzana: 195 transgender persons killed over extortion refusal
PESHAWAR: The head of the Transgender Community Organization, Farzana Riaz, has claimed that a minimum of 195 transgender people are killed in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, and the scale of killing is not less than that of an organized crime incident. During the press conference at the Peshawar Press
Opposition parties in KP set to challenge CM election in court
PESHAWAR: The Federal Government and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) have not accepted the election of the new Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and declared their decision to file a case in court regarding this issue. The government, comprising the PML-N leaders, went to Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s house where
KP flour dealers to block trucks if Punjab cuts flour supply
NOWSHERA: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Flour Dealers Association issued a very strong warning to both Punjab authorities and transporters, saying that they would stop the trucks carrying minerals from KP to Punjab as a retaliation for the cutting off of flour supplies from Punjab. At a press conference held in
