The United States has announced that it will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, The Independent reported on Thursday. According to the British publication, the consulate is the US’ closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary operations and logistics point at the time of its invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. The […]
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US to permanently close Peshawar consulate, citing cost savings
The United States has announced plans to permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, its closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border, according to reports from The Independent on Thursday. The consulate, established as a key operations and logistics point during the 2001 US invasion of Afghanistan, will cease operations later this year. Read More: New US […]
Gandapur clarifies claims in Sanam Javed controversy
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has addressed the controversy surrounding Sanam Javed, denying wrongdoing and outlining his account of events linked to her alleged abduction in Peshawar last year. Read More: Naqvi did more than anyone for Imran’s release, says Gandapur Speaking publicly about the case, Gandapur said the PTI social media activist […]
Shah Rukh Khan ancestral home in Peshawar goes viral online
As Shah Rukh Khan prepares for his much-anticipated return to cinemas with the film King, a glimpse of his family’s history has captured public attention. A video of the Bollywood superstar’s ancestral home in Peshawar, Pakistan, has gone viral on social media, highlighting his roots in the historic city. Read More: Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ set […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi linked to May 9 case video, court seeks full forensic reports
PESHAWAR: Fresh controversy has emerged in the May 9 case after forensic and verification reports linked video evidence to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, prompting the court to seek a complete report on February 14, according to official sources. Read More: Forensic ‘report confirms KP CM’s presence’ in May 9 videos The Punjab Forensic Science Agency reportedly confirmed […]
KP govt launches inquiry into projects worth Rs 1 billion in Peshawar
The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated an inquiry into ongoing development projects worth over Rs 1 billion in the provincial capital following serious allegations related to the awarding of contracts under the District Development Initiative. According to an official letter, complete records of 31 development projects have been sought from the Capital Metropolitan […]
KP launches water meters, pipeline upgrades to tackle shortages
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a major initiative to install flow meters and replace rusted pipelines in Peshawar, Kohat, Abbottabad, and Mingora as part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP). Officials said the move aims to conserve water, reduce wastage, and manage the growing problem of non-revenue water—water extracted and […]
Peshawar Safe City project to be completed by end of January
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Safe City project is set to be completed by January 31, officials said on Tuesday, as part of a broader initiative to strengthen surveillance and law-enforcement capabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read More: Safe city project launched in Peshawar after 18-year delay A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reviewed the province-wide rollout of […]
PSRA takes action against schools operating during winter vacations in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has launched legal action against three private schools in Peshawar for operating despite winter vacations, officials said on Tuesday. Read More: Is the private schools mafia above the law? The Elementary and Secondary Education Department had announced winter vacations from January 1 to January 15 in summer zones, […]
Neighbour held for kidnapping child, demands Rs3m ransom
PESHAWAR: Khazana Police in Peshawar on Friday arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping his seven-year-old neighbour’s child and demanding Rs3 million for the release, officials said. The child was safely recovered during the operation. Read More: CCTV footage surfaces showing child abduction from Civil Hospital According to police, the accused, who lived close to a local cloth […]