Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Expected Across Northern Regions Karak/Buner: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Karak city and its surrounding areas on Saturday. In Buner, several localities also reported intense thunderstorms, heavy showers, and even hail. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that a strong westerly weather system is likely to hit […]
Pakistan Shuts Down Long-Standing Afghan Refugee Camps in KP Islamabad – The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON have officially announced the closure of several Afghan refugee camps across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the new directive, the land previously occupied by these camps will now be handed over to the provincial government and respective deputy […]
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Parts of Punjab, KP, and Islamabad ISLAMABAD – A moderate earthquake rattled parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas. Reports also confirmed that the shaking was noticeable in Peshawar, Swat, Upper Dir, Bisham, Attock, and Chitral. According to the Seismological Center, the […]
Audit Reveals Massive Irregularities in KP Tourism Projects PESHAWAR – A recent audit has uncovered major financial irregularities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tourism sector, raising questions about accountability and project management. The report revealed that the Tourism Corporation failed to provide records for Rs394.3 million allocated to eight separate projects. Similarly, Rs620 million released to the […]
IGP KP Vows Firm Action Against Terrorists in Southern Districts PESHAWAR – Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Zulfiqar Hameed, has said that security forces are actively curbing terrorist elements across the province, with a special focus on the southern districts. Speaking to the media, the KP police chief said that law enforcement remains […]
KP Government Approves Rs500m KP House Project in Haripur HARIPUR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially added the construction of a new KP House in Haripur to its Annual Development Programme (ADP), with an initial cost estimate of Rs500 million. According to a letter issued by the Establishment Department, Rs250 million has been […]
Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Northern and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Districts Authorities have issued a weather alert as heavy rainfall is expected to affect several districts, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, and Mardan. The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned that the downpours could trigger strong water flows in […]
12 Soldiers Martyred, 35 Terrorists Killed in KP Operations: ISPR ISLAMABAD – Twelve soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred, and 35 terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed group Fitna al Khwarij were killed during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 10 and 13, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. Expressing deep sorrow over […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been hit by heavy rains, causing widespread flooding in several districts. According to the deputy commissioner, the storm drain on Qamar Sialvi Road overflowed, flooding nearby homes and shops. Katchery Road and WAPDA Colony also came under water as rain and […]
KP Rescue 1122 Launches Live Recruitment to Ensure Transparency Peshawar – Rescue 1122, the emergency service formed under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rescue Service Act, 2012, is inviting candidates for interviews for positions advertised back in February 2022. The service provides critical emergency support across the entire KP province. According to an official press release, […]