Pakistan Railways and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have signed a framework agreement to jointly expand and modernize the province’s railway network, marking a significant step toward improving rail connectivity and suburban transport in KP. Under the agreement, around 240 kilometers of railway lines will be upgraded across several important routes. The initiative is aimed at […]
KP Announces Relief Package for Persons with Disabilities, Orphans and Widows
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a comprehensive financial relief package aimed at supporting persons with disabilities, orphans and widows across the province. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen social protection and provide direct assistance to vulnerable communities. Speaking at a Khuli Kachehri held in Swabi for differently-abled citizens, Advisor to the […]
Swat Becomes KP’s Second District to Successfully Perform Kidney Transplant
Swat has achieved a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare sector by becoming the second district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to successfully perform kidney transplant surgery. The landmark procedure marks an important advancement in access to specialized medical care for patients living in the Malakand region and surrounding areas. The first successful renal transplant in Swat was […]
Pakistani Expedition Reopens Historic Hindu Kush Pass After 27 Years, Marks First Female Summit
A landmark mountaineering expedition has successfully reopened the historic Phargam An Pass in Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range after 27 years, marking a major achievement for adventure tourism and high-altitude exploration. The expedition also created history as women climbers reached the 5,100-metre summit for the first time, according to officials. Supported by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
NDMA Warns of Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh alert warning of possible floods, flash flooding, and landslides in several parts of Pakistan as a new spell of heavy monsoon rains is forecast to affect the country from July 11 to July 14. According to the advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and […]
Illegal Ziplines Sealed at Popular Tourist Destinations in Swat
The Swat District Administration, in collaboration with the Swat Development Authority, has sealed several illegal ziplines operating at popular tourist destinations after authorities found they were functioning without the required No Objection Certificates (NoCs). The enforcement action was carried out during a joint inspection of multiple tourist attractions across the Swat Valley. Officials said the […]
KP Government Announces Public Holiday on 1st Muharram Subject to Moon Sighting
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially announced a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH, subject to the sighting of the Muharram moon by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. According to a notification issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Administration Department, all public offices and government institutions across the province will remain […]
ECC Approves New Gemstone Policy to Unlock Pakistan’s Untapped Mineral Wealth
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a new national gemstone development policy aimed at unlocking billions of dollars worth of untapped mineral resources across Pakistan. The newly approved framework, titled the “National Policy to Realize Pakistan’s Gemstone Potential 2026–2030,” is designed to modernize the country’s gemstone sector, improve exports, and encourage […]
Dust Thunderstorms and Rain Forecast Across Pakistan as New Weather System Approaches
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast dust thunderstorms and rain in several regions of the country as a fresh westerly wave is expected to enter the northwestern parts of Pakistan on May 10. According to the Met Office, the weather system is likely to remain active in the upper areas until the night of May […]
Federal Government Declines Gas Supply Restoration for CNG Stations in KP
The federal government has decided not to restore gas supply to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official sources. The development is expected to impact transport operators and daily commuters across the province who rely heavily on CNG as a cost-effective fuel option. Sources revealed that KP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam […]