KP gears up for local by-elections: Candidates to receive symbols today
PESHAWAR: Preparations for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s third phase of local government by-elections have reached their final stage, as the election symbols are to be allocated on Tuesday (today). The Election Commission has declared that by-elections will be held on October 19 for 11 districts of the province to fill 24 vacant
Trophy hunting brings big revenue to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has generated $1.9 million in revenues from its 2025-26 Trophy Hunting Programme, provincial officials reported on Tuesday, with most of the money to be shared with local populations. The trophy hunting program assists authorities in ending poaching and conserving rare animals besides providing livelihood opportunities for
Dengue outbreak in KP worsens, More than 97,000 cases recorded in eight months
PESHAWAR: The dengue epidemic in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is now alarming, with over 97,000 cases reported in the province during January to August 2025, official statistics of the Health Department indicate. With 9,726 dengue cases, Nowshera is now the worst-affected area. Peshawar comes next at 9,455, Swat at 8,951, and
Key accused in Kohistan Mega Corruption case seeks plea bargain
PESHAWAR: Qaiser Iqbal, the key accused and Head Clerk of C&W Department Dasu, Kohistan, has filed a plea bargain request with the Accountability Court, in the Kohistan mega corruption case, confirmed sources at the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). According to NAB officials, complete records of Qaiser Iqbal’s bank accounts and
Prisoners challenges ban on education in Peshawar High Court
PESHAWAR: Prisoners across jails in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) against a recent ban on access to education for certain inmates. According to details, Advocate Fawad Afzal Safi had filed The petition in the PHC, the Inspector General of Prisons and other relevant
KP announces new regulations on Duck and Waterfowl hunting
PESHAWAR: The Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has imposed new rules and regulations regarding the hunting of ducks and other waterfowl in the province. According to details, the KP government has imposed complete ban on hunting will remain in place at 57 locations including dams, lakes, ponds, and barrages across
KP Wildlife Department banned hunting of ducks and other waterfowl
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Wildlife Department has banned hunting of birds in 57 places for the 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season. The ban on hunting of waterfowl will be in effect until December 31, 2025. The Sindh cabinet has banned hunting of birds for one year. Birds will not be hunted
Terrorists target Police Station in Bannu; several militants killed in clash
BANNU: Militants launched a coordinated attack on the Havid Police Station in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The police and security forces are prompting a swift response. Heavy gunfire continues between the forces and militants to echo across the area as the operation is underway. Initial reports indicate that a
A historic first: Ayesha Gul appointed KP’s first female SSP
PESHAWAR: Ayesha Gul makes history to become the first female police officer of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, appointed as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). According to the official notification issued, Ayesha Gul has been posted as SSP Investigation Peshawar. Ayesha Gul, hailing from Swabi District, is a Grade-18 officer from the Police
Four notorious dacoits arrested after armed clash with Bannu police
BANNU: Police arrested four inter-district dacoits after a shootout late Tuesday night in Mandan area of Bannu district. According to police officials, the suspects were arrested in an injured state and recovered a cache of weapons, stolen motorcycles, and mobile phones from their possessions. A police team led by SHO
