PTA stopped from blocking unregistered cell phonesBy: News Desk on June 26, 2019The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday stopped the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) from blocking nonregistered cellphones.Hearing a petition filed by mobile dealers, the PHC ordered PTA not to block non-registered phones for three months.Earlier in April, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)'s decision to block unregistered mobile phones had been challenged in the … [Read more...] about PTA stopped from blocking unregistered cell phones
Grand tribal jirga laments persisting, deepening deprivationsBy: Ahmad Nabi on June 24, 2019A grand jirga under the banner of Tanzeem-e-Nujawanan-e-Qabail, pertaining to problems and resources of Landi Kotal was held here at Bacha Khan Chowk main bazaar on Sunday. The speakers criticized Members of Parliament for turning blinds eye towards problems being faced by the inhabitants of the area.They threatened that if their demands were not met forthwith, they would formulate strategy to … [Read more...] about Grand tribal jirga laments persisting, deepening deprivations
KP wildfires destroy 100,000 treesBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019More than 100,000 trees have been burnt down in wildfires in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Monday.In the last two months, close to 90 forest fires were reported in different parts of the province. Most of the trees gutted were planted during the Billion Tree Tsunami campaign by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government in the last two years."We have yet to conduct a complete survey of … [Read more...] about KP wildfires destroy 100,000 trees
Another polio case emerges in KPBy: Agencies on June 14, 2019An 18-month-old child has been diagnosed with poliovirus in Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), as the total number of cases jumped to 23 on Thursday. According to sources, a medical facility in Nusrat Khel, a union council of Kohat district, diagnosed the poliovirus in Shangla district in Malakand Division of KP. The World Health Organisation showed some serious concerns over the … [Read more...] about Another polio case emerges in KP
ANP holds protest rally against price hike in KhyberBy: Ahmad Nabi on June 10, 2019Protest rally of Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber district was held against price hikes here at Bacha Khan square Landi Kotal bazaar on Sunday. Large number of the party workers besides general masses participated in the protest demonstration.The protesters were carried placards inscribed with slogans like, "government anti-masses economic policy unacceptable" etc. and chanted slogans against … [Read more...] about ANP holds protest rally against price hike in Khyber
Two dead, three injured in Kaghan landslideBy: inp on June 10, 2019Two tourists died while three others were injured when a landslide hit a vehicle in Kaghan valley. Police said that a boulder fell on a car heading to Naran as it passed through Palundran area of Kaghan valley.Two people identified as Talha Zubair, hailing from Hazro, and Adeel Shehzad, a resident of Wah Cantonment died on the spot. Three others: Azizur Rehman, Sajid Ali and Imran Habib, all … [Read more...] about Two dead, three injured in Kaghan landslide
Swat Motorway finally opened for touristsBy: Agencies on June 4, 2019Just prior to Eid, good news for tourists as Swat Motorway has finally been opened for small vehicles from Monday.The 81 kilometre long Swat motorway will facilitate tourists in travelling towards Kalam, Kumrat Valley and Dir. Moreover, the distance between Islamabad and Swat has shrunk to only five hours after the construction of the motorway.Swat motorway has been linked with … [Read more...] about Swat Motorway finally opened for tourists
ASI gunned down in PeshawarBy: Agencies on June 4, 2019Unidentified armed persons shot down an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in Peshawar on Monday. According to police, the incident took place in Khazana area of the provincial capital, when ASI Falak Sher was on his way home after leaving the office. The assailants opened fire on him and he died on the spot, while the attackers managed to escape from the scene, police said. Police reached the crime … [Read more...] about ASI gunned down in Peshawar
MoU signed to enhance municipality’s role in economic upliftBy: Staff Report on May 31, 2019The Prime Institute and UN Habitat on Thursday signed an MoU for setting up of an Economic Development Unit (EDU) to serve as a platform for the Peshawar Municipality to engage broader stakeholders in the facilitation of economic development of the city.According to a press release, the Peshawar Municipality will strive to attain the goals of job creation, investment flow and tax generation … [Read more...] about MoU signed to enhance municipality’s role in economic uplift
PHC orders removal of Asma Alamgir’s name from ECLBy: inp on May 29, 2019The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered the federal government to remove the name of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asma Arbab Alamgir from the Exit Control List (ECL).The PHC bench ordered the Interior secretary to appear before the court on Wednesday (May 29) if the matter was not immediately resolved.Asma Arbab Alamgir had filed a contempt of court petition against the … [Read more...] about PHC orders removal of Asma Alamgir’s name from ECL
