Zulfiqar Ali

Minister blames KTH deaths on health system amid calls for his resignation

Tells PA that one secy or DG can’t manage 1,500 health facilities. Updated 08 Dec, 2020 11:03am

Uproar as opposition leader presents initial AGP report in assembly

Minister says it’s a crime to produce unauthenticated, unresolved audit paras in house. Updated 05 Dec, 2020 11:21am

‘Puppet rule’ must come to an end, says PDM

Fazl asks establishment to stop backing ‘illegitimate’ govt. Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:16am

Fazl asks establishment to withdraw government support

PDM to stage power show in Peshawar today. Updated 22 Nov, 2020 11:33am

Parties out to rope in electables

Observers attribute development to rising political temperatures, possibility of early polls Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:45am

No stipend for people with disabilities in last three years

Minister tells PA that dept either didn’t get funds or got them too late for disbursement. Updated 28 Oct, 2020 11:54am

Wildlife dept opposes GDA’s request for control over hiking tracks

Dept says law doesn’t allow any activity in national park without prior approval. Updated 26 Oct, 2020 10:08am

Privilege motions by MPAs against officials record steady increase

Deputy speaker says members shouldn’t bring ordinary complaints to house. Updated 25 Oct, 2020 12:03pm

Rs1.2 billion to be spent on tourist activities, festivals in tribal districts

The newly-established Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cultural and Tourism Authority will sponsor the festivals. Updated 17 Oct, 2020 10:52am

Mian Iftikhar: a constant fixture of common threat picture

PESHAWAR: A September 16 letter to regional police officers titled “common threat picture” from the Central... Published 21 Sep, 2020 07:24am

Huge swathes of Haripur forest land turned into housing schemes

Report names senior officials as facilitators of encroachers. Updated 07 Sep, 2020 10:52am

JUI-F member expelled from PA over threatening remarks

Opposition except ANP protests ‘one-sided’ ruling of speaker against Hafiz Isamuddin. Updated 01 Sep, 2020 11:13am

Amendments to LG law rushed through assembly

Private land developers allowed to launch housing schemes without NOC. Updated 15 Jul, 2020 10:29am

KP plans deficit budget amid pandemic

Finance minister says there will be no new taxes in the next budget. Updated 06 Jun, 2020 11:01am

Army to continue helping institutions fighting Covid-19, says Bajwa

Gen Bajwa interacts with troops assisting in relief efforts against Covid -19 in Kohat. Updated 08 May, 2020 10:32am

No parliamentary oversight of govt’s pandemic response

PA bodies dissolved, house can’t meet in light of social distancing advice Published 18 Apr, 2020 06:18am

Closure of Jamrud steel mills improves air quality

Administrative order on pollution complaints led to suspension of operation two months ago... Published 12 Apr, 2020 07:05am

Fazl endorses ban on congregational prayers

“When doctors recommend maximum precautions, people are supposed to abide by these guidelines." Updated 28 Mar, 2020 07:34am

Govt, judiciary vying to take over Khyber Levies training centre

Donor opposes use of under-construction facility for any other purpose. Updated 15 Mar, 2020 09:55am

PA sessions a waste of taxpayers’ money

Instead of legislation, treasury, opposition members fight over funds distribution Published 08 Mar, 2020 07:43am