Traditional beneficiaries opposing end to Khasadar Force Most khasadars belong to families of influential people. Updated 07 Apr, 2019 11:19am
KP takes over defunct Fata assets, leaves employees in lurch CM adviser says govt to look into all issues of secretariat. Updated 04 Apr, 2019 10:08am
Transportation of illegal timber not allowed despite end to ban, KP Assembly told Minister says cabinet to discuss matter, government won’t encourage illegal forest harvesting. Updated 29 Mar, 2019 10:22am
Disparity found in funds distribution to districts in last five years Minister tells PA that treasury, opposition to discuss formula for ADP allocation in next fiscal Published 27 Mar, 2019 07:11am
PA denounces ‘objectionable’ portraits, slogans in women’s day rallies Joint resolution asks centre to expose ‘hidden forces’ behind campaign Published 21 Mar, 2019 06:46am
Rs1.41bn uplift funds diverted to CM’s home district Finance dept declares move re-appropriation of money that was originally meant for other districts. Updated 17 Mar, 2019 10:15am
Khasadar, Levies personnel to get policing powers in tribal districts Ordinances sent to governor for regulation, maintenance of the two forces. Updated 11 Mar, 2019 10:34am
Structures along BRT track being dismantled over faulty design Uncertainty looming over start of bus service Published 05 Mar, 2019 07:11am
Hundreds of school buildings crumbling in tribal districts due to non-use Officials blame it on past govts’ failure to appoint teachers, enrol students Published 03 Mar, 2019 06:58am
Fata University without vice chancellor for over a month Varsity faces financial and administrative woes. Updated 18 Feb, 2019 10:50am
Adjustment of khasadars in police difficult part of merger plan Report claims around 50pc officials dead but their salaries are drawn by families Published 17 Feb, 2019 07:38am
Bill on domestic violence introduced amid MMA reservations Minister says govt to adjust "suitable" amendments proposed by opposition. Updated 12 Feb, 2019 11:01am
Over 2,000 schools in tribal districts without toilets, drinking water Minister says plan made to provide basic facilities to schools in erstwhile Fata. Updated 10 Feb, 2019 11:31am
Opposition threatens to block PA over appointments, funds issues Speaker refuses to quit top PAC office until rules amended Published 07 Feb, 2019 07:02am
Former PA speaker Asad Qaiser found to be illegally using official vehicles Director General Audit orders recovery of Rs1.1m from incumbent NA speaker Qaiser. Updated 03 Feb, 2019 12:10pm
Export of chicken feet to China becomes a thriving business Exporter’s assistant says 1,000-1,300kg chicken feet sent from Peshawar to Islamabad every night. Updated 27 Jan, 2019 11:53am
China to pick Afghan Taliban as political force: envoy Ambassador Yao Jing says Afghan Taliban are now part of Afghan political process and have political concerns. Updated 23 Jan, 2019 08:27am
Over Rs1bn needed for rehabilitation of Peshawar-Landi Kotal railway track CAA official terms running train service through airport risky. Updated 21 Jan, 2019 10:05am
Islamabad, Kabul agree on prisoner exchange Afghan ambassador urges his countrymen to stop living as refugees and return to Afghanistan. Updated 16 Jan, 2019 08:57am
Summary moved to merge wildlife, forest departments in KP Proposal shocks wildlife conservators. Updated 14 Jan, 2019 09:30am
