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 […]
KP Government Suspends Eight Officials Over Expired Wheat Seed Scandal
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities have suspended eight senior Agriculture Department officials following a major scandal involving expired wheat seeds that destroyed approximately 36,000 acres of farmland, causing severe financial losses for farmers. The suspended officers include District Director of Agriculture Extension Dr. Muhammad Anwar Khan, Deputy Directors Ikramullah, Muhammad Waqas, Dr. Aslam Shahid, Ehtesham, Farm […]
Best Places to Visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan in Summer 2023
If you are looking for some amazing places to visit in KP, Pakistan in summer, then you are in luck. KP is a province that offers a variety of attractions for tourists, from historical sites to natural wonders. Here are some of the best places to visit in KP, Pakistan in summer. These are some […]