Militants launched two separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday, killing one woman and injuring three children. According to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi, the first attack targeted civilians, killing a woman and injuring her two children along with another child. The victims were taken to a hospital for […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP launches ‘Khyber pass’—Pakistan’s first QR-based digital ID system
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a new digital identity system called ‘Khyber Pass’ to improve public service delivery. The launch ceremony was held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, where CM Ali Amin Gandapur officially introduced the platform. Senior officials, cabinet members, and IT experts also attended the event. The Khyber Pass system […]
Pakistan braces for more monsoon rains through july 10: PMD
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across many areas of Pakistan over the next two days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. According to the Met Office, these downpours could lead to flash floods in vulnerable regions, especially in low-lying urban areas. […]
Heavy rains trigger tragedy, leave 8 dead in Punjab and KP
At least eight people lost their lives due to rain-related incidents in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). A cloudburst in the Kahuta area of Rawalpindi triggered flash floods that swept into homes and shops, causing severe damage. In one tragic incident, a house roof collapsed, killing a child […]
Stay alert: Glacial flood risk raises alarm in Gilgit and KP
Authorities have issued a flood warning due to rapid glacier melting in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The rising temperatures are causing glaciers to melt faster than usual. This has increased the risk of glacial lake bursts, which can trigger sudden and powerful floods. Such floods could damage homes, roads, and farmlands in nearby areas. Rescue […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa senate elections scheduled for july 21
The Election Commission of Pakistan announced the Senate election date for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 21, 2025. This election will fill multiple important seats representing the province. Voters will elect members for general, women, and technocrat seats. In total, the election will cover 7 general seats and 2 women’s seats. Additionally, 2 technocrat seats will […]
PDMA warns of glacial flood risk in KP as rains intensify
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) warning. This comes after continuous rains and rising temperatures increased the risk of glacier melting. Mountain regions in Chitral, Swat, Dir, and Kohistan are most vulnerable. Over 7.1 million people in KP and Gilgit-Baltistan remain exposed to this threat, […]
Pakistan on flood alert amid widespread rain forecast
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for several regions of Pakistan due to expected heavy rainfall. According to the alert, widespread rain is likely in the next 24 to 48 hours across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The authority has warned of possible flash floods, […]
Pakistan hits energy jackpot in Karak’s TAL block
Islamabad / Karak – Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has announced a significant oil and gas discovery in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, signaling a much-needed boost for the country’s struggling energy sector. The discovery, located in the TAL Block, was formally communicated to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The Makori Deep-2 well was drilled to a […]
Deepening divisions within PTI spark concerns over party unity
PESHAWAR – Internal divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become more visible, as tensions among senior leaders continue to disrupt the party’s internal structure. Party sources reveal that disagreements over key issues, especially budget-related decisions, have created serious rifts. These conflicts have led several senior leaders to withdraw from key meetings and […]