Mardan mourns family massacre
In a tragic incident in the Kacha Sarak area of Mardan district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), four members of a family were laid to rest on Sunday. On Saturday night, Raees, the accused, unleashed a hail...
View ArticleChickenpox emergency declared across K-P
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) health department has declared a state of emergency across the province due to a surge in suspected chickenpox cases. Recent reports circulating on social media have...
View ArticleMarketplaces deserted as inflation bites hard
The middle class in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) is grappling with the severe impact of surging inflation, skyrocketing fuel prices, and soaring electricity costs, mirroring the struggles faced by citizens...
View ArticleLawyers warn of movement if price hike not contained
The Peshawar High Court Bar Association (PHCBA) issued a warning to the government on Monday, threatening to launch a lawyers' movement if the ongoing surge in prices and the issue of inflated...
View ArticleK-P readies additional four-month budget
In response to the potential delay in the upcoming general elections, the interim government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is actively preparing to introduce a supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2023-24....
View ArticleWoman murdered by estranged husband
In yet another act of brutality, a woman named Nyala Bibi lost her life in the Swat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). The assailant, her disgruntled husband, callously shot her dead in broad...
View ArticlePakistani man held in India for illegal entry
A Pakistani citizen, hailing from Shangla, was arrested in India for illegal entry and living with his in-laws after a “secret” marriage, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Indian media, Faiz Muhammad...
View ArticleUNDP ‘vital’ for tribal districts’ development
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan has emphasized the critical need for enhanced cooperation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and other partner...
View ArticleTorkham border shuts after Pakistan-Afghanistan skirmish
The main point of transit for travellers and goods between Pakistan and landlocked Afghanistan, Torkham border crossing, was closed on Wednesday as security forces from both countries exchanged fire,...
View ArticleFour soldiers martyred in cross-border terrorist attack from Afghanistan
Four soldiers of the Pakistan Army on Wednesday embraced martyrdom when a large group of terrorists, equipped with latest weapons, attacked two military posts near the Afghanistan border in district...
View ArticleCrackdown launched as drug dealers go high tech
In a recent surge of alarming developments, drug dealers in Peshawar have turned to technology to facilitate their illicit trade, causing widespread concern in academic institutions and neighbourhoods...
View ArticleWoman, four children killed in mortar strike
A tragic incident occurred in the North Waziristan tribal district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Wednesday, resulting in the loss of a mother and her four children after a mortar shell struck their...
View ArticleJapan consultants join forces on disaster plan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) consultants from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Team) on Wednesday held a meeting with director general Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P)...
View ArticleTorkham border remains closed for second day following border clash
The Torkham border remained closed for the second day on Thursday after clashes between the security forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The border crossing - the main gateway for trade and travel...
View ArticleK-P caretakers to overhaul Sehat Card scheme
The Advisor to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Caretaker Chief Minister on Health, Population Welfare, and Labor, Dr. Riaz Anwar, has announced a significant overhaul of the Sehat Card Plus scheme. This...
View ArticleRepelling bigger damage: How timely word prevented major Chitral disaster
At the height of Pakistan’s war on terror, there was hardly any area or city particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa that was spared by terrorists. But there was one exception. Despite close proximity to...
View ArticleSecurity convoy escapes suicide attack
In a dramatic turn of events, a suicide bomber’s nefarious plans were thwarted in the Bannu district, where a security forces convoy emerged unscathed from a potential catastrophe. The suicide...
View ArticleLocals join hands with Pakistan Army against terrorism in Chitral
In an inspiring show of unity and resilience, the local population of Chitral has rallied behind the Pakistan Army, offering unwavering support and assistance in the fight against terrorism. The scenic...
View Article35% of Sehat Card users to share costs
Amidst growing public outcry and concerns raised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party regarding perceived changes in the previous Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government’s flagship health insurance...
View ArticleChitral returns to normalcy after terrorist attack
The situation in the Chitral district has returned to a state of normalcy after Pakistan’s armed forces successfully repelled a cross-border attack on Frontier Corps checkposts on September 6th. This...
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