BAJAUR – Pakistan and Afghan forces exchanged heavy fire along the border in the Bajaur sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, according to security sources, marking another escalation in already strained ties between the two sides. Read More: Pakistan army intensifies border strikes against Afghan Taliban Officials said the clash began after Afghan Taliban fighters opened fire using […]
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KP government cuts petrol allowances under austerity measures
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced strict enforcement of its austerity measures, including significant reductions in petrol allowances for government officials. Read More: Punjab restricts ministers and officers’ petrol allowance by 50% According to an official notification, fuel allocations for officers in the Directorate of Law and Human Rights have been reduced by up to […]
Pakistani forces destroy Taliban posts along Bajaur border in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
PESHAWAR — Pakistani armed forces have targeted and destroyed Afghan Taliban positions along the Pak-Afghan border in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as part of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, security sources confirmed on Monday. The operation, launched in late February, aims to neutralize cross-border militant threats following unprovoked firing from Afghan Taliban positions. Read More: Pakistan reports major […]
Five terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation
Security forces killed five India-backed terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Sunday. Pakistan Forces kill five Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in Lakki Marwat; PM praises successful operation.#LakkiMarwatRaid #FitnaAlKhawarij #CounterTerrorism #PakistanTV #PakistanTVglobal pic.twitter.com/gQkd6b57ii — Pakistan […]
PTI warns of major movement if Imran Khan health concerns ignored
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Saturday warned that they would not tolerate any negligence regarding the health of their jailed founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan, and said the party is prepared to launch a major movement for his release, The News reported. Read More: PTI demands Imran Khan shifted to Shifa During a news […]
KP sets up redressal system to resolve Ramadan Relief Package 2026 issues
PESHAWAR – The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has initiated measures to address problems faced by beneficiaries of the Ramadan Relief Package 2026, following directives from Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The KP Social Welfare Department has established redressal committees to handle complaints and difficulties encountered during the disbursement of financial assistance to eligible individuals. Beneficiaries […]
Pakistan urged to rethink border policies, prioritize diplomacy with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — Amid rising tensions along the Pakistan Afghanistan border, experts are urging Islamabad to reconsider its current policies, which have affected cross-border trade and complicated relations with Afghan nationals living in Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan army strikes Afghan Taliban posts, ammo depots destroyed A recent report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) highlighted a surge in violence […]
KP government announces Rs 2,200 monthly subsidy for motorcyclists
PESHAWAR — In response to the recent surge in petrol prices, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has unveiled a special subsidy program for motorcyclists, providing financial relief amid rising fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read More: KP CM approves subsidy on flour across province Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, rejecting the federal government’s petrol […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces new merit-based promotion rules for civil servants
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced new rules for civil servants promotion, aimed at creating a more “organised, transparent and merit-based” system. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Servants Promotion Rules, 2026 have been approved by the chief minister and are effective immediately, according to a notification issued by the administration department on Monday. Read […]
National-level athlete forced to work as labourer due to financial hardship
NOWSHERA – Rizwan Pathan, a national-level martial arts and gymnastics athlete from Bajaur District, has been forced to work as a labourer at a marble factory in Nowshera due to financial difficulties, highlighting the struggles faced by talented athletes in Pakistan. Read More: National Games winners seek improved training facilities Pathan, a multiple medallist, won a […]