Mohammad Ashfaq

Cash crunch hits more than half of KP govt universities: governor

Says many varsities were set up needlessly in violation of criteria Published 14 Sep, 2023 05:45am

Half of students in 300 govt schools fail SSC exam

Education dept starts exercise to ascertain reasons for poor results Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:19am

School set up for Allai girls hit by chairlift suspension

Residents provide building, ESEF to pay teacher,says official Published 10 Sep, 2023 07:49am

Govt to engage locals to protect forests on private land

100 village panels already established in 13 forest divisions of KP for the purpose Published 28 Aug, 2023 07:03am

Imran had no strategy to address Pakistan’s challenges: Khattak

Fears ex-PM’s prosecution in May 9 cases; takes credit for bringing leaders to PTI’s fold in 2018 Published 27 Aug, 2023 07:27am

PTI-P claims it will rope in key politicians from Punjab, Sindh

Appoints Pervez Khattak its chief, Mahmood Khan his deputy. Updated 02 Aug, 2023 10:32am

ECP asks KP chief minister to remove cabinet members ‘involved in politics’

52 former PTI MPAs approached electoral body seeking a level-playing field for all political parties in the coming general elections. Updated 01 Aug, 2023 10:12am

PTI expels 22 in KP, issues notices to 11 GB leaders

Former KP CM Mahmood Khan and incumbent GB CM Gulbar Khan among those expelled. Updated 31 Jul, 2023 09:44am

PSC report presents bleak picture of ‘outdated’ education system in KP

The Public Service Commission urges govt to introduce reforms according to modern needs. Updated 24 Jul, 2023 09:52am

Khattak carves out his own faction of PTI

• ‘PTI-Parliamentarians’ launched at meeting of ex-lawmakers • Some claimed members backtrack on support for new party Published 18 Jul, 2023 07:05am

After PTI exit, Pervez Khattak active to form own party

Sources say former PTI lawmakers want guarantees and assurances of a win in upcoming elections, and are reluctant to take political risks. Updated 16 Jul, 2023 08:20am

Govt plans to reduce dependence of forest area people on timber

Environment dept to provide alternative livelihood opportunities to locals through sale of medicinal and aromatic plants Published 03 Jul, 2023 07:01am

No govt spending on schools’ missing facilities in two years

Officials insist finance dept didn’t release funds despite Rs2bn allocations Published 24 Jun, 2023 07:11am

PTI issues notice to Khattak for asking workers to leave party

Former CM has been given a week to explain his position; social media abuzz with rumours of Khattak’s departure from PTI. Updated 22 Jun, 2023 09:54am

Over 55,000 students of community schools in KP likely to drop out

Teachers not paid salaries for two years; A senior official says teachers threatened to quit jobs if salaries were not paid as soon as possible. Updated 01 Jun, 2023 10:28am

Scientific management of KP forests begins after delay of three decades

Official says initiative must for sustainable production of timber, firewood. Updated 14 May, 2023 09:56am

Irregularities detected in Rs300m minorities project

Planning dept recommends high-level probe into matter. Updated 13 May, 2023 11:46am

Fata University functioning in 10 rooms of a college for seven years

VC says work on some buildings near completion. Updated 03 May, 2023 09:59am

Peshawar university employees call off strike after 45 days

During dialogue with protesters, authorities promise resolution of their ‘genuine’ issues Published 19 Apr, 2023 07:11am

Learning loss feared as book shortages hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa schools

Official claims govt released Rs3bn out of Rs10.39bn required to print 60m textbooks Published 16 Apr, 2023 07:09am