Islamabad, Sept 26: Moderate earthquake tremors were felt across several parts of Pakistan on Friday morning, causing panic among residents in northern and central regions, ARY News reported, citing the Seismological Center. According to initial data, the quake measured 5.5 on the Richter scale at a depth of 195 kilometers, with its epicenter located in […]
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Nestlé Pakistan donates 300,000 liters of clean drinking water to NDMA for flood relief efforts in KP, GB and Punjab
Nestlé Pakistan has completed donations of 200,000 liters of clean drinking water, in the first phase to support vulnerable communities affected by the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan, following National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) calls for flood relief efforts, and has pledged an additional 100,000 liters for districts in Punjab. Acknowledging Nestlé’s […]
NEOC confirms new polio case in Tank, KP
A new case of polio has been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district. According to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), the affected child is 10 months old. This case adds to growing concerns over polio’s persistence in the region. Southern KP remains one of the hardest-hit areas. NEOC reported that this new case brings […]
KP launches ‘ilm packet’ to enroll 1 million kids
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, officially launched the ‘Ilm Packet Program’ on Wednesday, aiming to expand access to quality education across the province. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Gandapur said that the provincial government has set a target to enroll one million out-of-school children during the current year. He […]
ECP appoints officers for KP senate polls
PESHAWAR – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially appointed polling officers for the Senate elections scheduled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 21, 2025. According to a notification issued on Friday, the appointments were made under Section 105 of the Elections Act, 2017, to ensure smooth and transparent polling. A total of eight polling […]
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 […]
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, […]
Monsoon alert: Heavy rains and flood risks loom over Sindh, Punjab, and KP
Karachi: The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in the first phase of the monsoon season. It has warned of possible floods in the plains and hilly areas of Sindh, Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The Meteorological Department has released the weather outlook for the 2025 monsoon season. It predicts normal to above-normal […]
KP tells Sindh to stay away from chashma canal project dispute
Adviser to the KP Chief Minister, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, told the Sindh government to avoid interfering in the Chashma Right Bank Canal project. He said Sindh should take up its issues with the federal government and Punjab instead of dragging KP’s approved project into controversy. He strongly condemned Sindh Assembly’s resolution that included objections […]
KP government launches free solar scheme for 130,000 households
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has introduced a free solar panel scheme to provide sustainable energy to low-income families. Under this initiative, 130,000 households registered under the Ehsaas Programme and Benazir Income Support Programme will receive complete solar systems, easing their electricity challenges. In the first phase, 32,500 beneficiaries will be selected through a transparent […]