PTI’s Sanam Javed arrested from Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Law enforcement has detained Sanam Javed, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, who is a prime suspect in the investigation into the May 9 riots. According to official information, Sanam Javed was taken into custody late Tuesday night after all legal steps were followed and her detention was made based
Peshawar: Capital Metropolitan pensioners set October 10 deadline for payments
PESHAWAR: Pensioners from the Capital Metropolitan Government of Peshawar will be allowed until October 10 to receive the payments still owed for their pensions. If they are not paid by this deadline, the Pensioners will establish a camp at the Metropolitan Office at Bacha Khan Chowk on Monday, October 13,
Big opportunity! Fully funded scholarships announced by HEC
ISLAMABAD: In a major initiative to encourage higher education, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, in accordance with the Government of Pakistan’s directives, has introduced fully funded scholarships for brilliant and economically meritorious students throughout the country. The program will help financially challenged students who cannot further their education.
KP govt reshuffles key administrative posts in three districts
PESHAWAR: The KP government has issued notification for transfer and posting of five Grade-18 officers, three of them Deputy Commissioners. According to Establishment Department’s notification, Wasim Ahmad, former DC Haripur, has been shifted and posted as DC Swabi. Similarly, Islahuddin, Deputy Secretary Admin, has been posted as new DC Haripur
National cricketer Kamran Ghulam begins new innings with wedding celebration
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s national cricketer Kamran Ghulam has entered into marital bliss. The walima reception was held today at a private wedding hall in Peshawar. The ceremony was graced by cricketing personalities, politicians and near relatives and family members. Among the national cricketers present during the ceremony were former captain Mohammad
Tomatoes out of reach as prices hit Rs 300 per kg in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The price of tomatoes has jumped to Rs 300 per kilogram in Peshawar, which angered the consumers and they blamed the authorities for failing to control the official prices of daily commodities. According to a report published in Express News, this price increase coincides with the seasonal shift, which
Peshawar SHO suspended over public complaints, poor performance
PESHAWAR: Peshawar police have taken disciplinary action against a number of their officers for the rampant public complaints and failure performance. It is in the continuation of this accountability drive that Nasir Bagh Police Station SHO Sartaj Khan has been suspended. Official sources said that SHO Sartaj Khan has been
Dengue cases surge in KP: 95 new infections reported in 24 hours
PESHAWAR: The rapid spread of dengue continues across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and with 95 cases in the past 24 hours, it now seems to be beyond control. According to the KP health department, 43 patients are currently in the hospital in the region. Charsadda district is the most affected area, reporting
Flour crisis deepens in Peshawar as supply from Punjab continues to be suspended
PESHAWAR: A deepening flour crisis has hit Peshawar as supply from Punjab continues to be suspended, say dealers. The city has a mere fortnight’s stock left, and prices are skyrocketing. Express News states that supply of flour from Punjab has totally halted, and prices have been boosted once again recently.
No tolerance for encroachments: 87 arrested in Peshawar crackdown
PESHAWAR: In a major crackdown to dismantle the encroachment mafia, Peshawar City Traffic Police (CTP) arrested 87 suspects and confiscated three truckloads of encroaching and illegal goods spread across the city. According to details, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Haroon Rasheed Khan ordered the encroachers to dismantle illegal structures. Once this
