KP govt allows 15 officers to participate in mid-career management course
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) government has allowed 15 officers of Grade 18 to participate in the 45th Mid-Career Management Course. In this regard, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishment Department has issued three separate announcements. The Mid-Career Management Course will continue from November 17, 2025, to January 23, 2026, at the National Institute
Dog bite epidemic grips KP, official data shows steep rise
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Stray dogs continue to pose a growing threat across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where more than 87,000 people have fallen victim to dog bites this year so far in 2015, according to official data from the provincial health department. According to data provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health
KP’s plan to legalize unregistered brick kilns faces collapse
PESHAWAR: The key project aimed at reducing air pollution and bringing unregulated brick kilns under the legal framework in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has not met its objectives and is now in danger of being shut down. The program was launched in 2019 to rehabilitate traditional brick kilns by converting them
TTP orders militants to withdraw from tribal areas and return to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: A Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) order was given to all militant wings of the network that they be in Pakistan’s tribal areas and fast move back to Afghanistan. Together with Mufti Noor Wali, several TTP high-ranking members issued the directive, which was so well-coordinated that it was recognized as a
Province-wide crackdown begins on smoke-emitting vehicles
PESHAWAR: The Department of Transport, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has launched an effective province-wide crackdown against buses and vehicles emitting toxic and environmentally harmful smoke. During the past two weeks, a total of 7,453 vehicles were inspected across the province. Out of these, 4,352 vehicles passed the emission test, while 3,301
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
