KP govt scales back use of 60pc vehicles to conserve fuel

Fuel entitlement of officials already cut by 25pc.

Updated 13 Mar, 2026 09:46am

Policeman injured in Bajaur grenade attack

A portion of a nearby hotel was damaged in the assault, prompting police personnel at the post to respond quickly.

Updated 13 Mar, 2026 10:36am

CM Afridi promises transformation of model educational institutions

Says govt will mobilise all available resources for the purpose on priority.

Updated 13 Mar, 2026 10:42am

Brief pause in fighting between Pak-Afghan forces to identify, retrieve body at Torkham

Sources say that despite the pause, the body could not be retrieved due to delayed consultation among Afghan authorities.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:39pm

Cop wounded as unidentified assailants hurl hand grenade at police post in Bajaur

District police spokesperson says the hand grenade did not damage the police post.

Published 12 Mar, 2026 05:18pm

CM Sohail Afridi , four others nominated in Radio Pakistan attack case after forensic reports

ATC directs prosecution to submit report; PBC requests submission of challan.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:36am

Dams body reviews land acquisition, resettlement issues

The chairman called for Diamer-Bhasha Dam project’s timely completion.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:48am

Lightning kills four in Shangla, Mansehra amid downpour, thunderstorm

Residents complain of road closures, power outages.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:39am

Three placer gold miners shot dead in Kohat

The social and political circles questiones as to who is patronising the placer gold mining despite a ban on it by the government under Section 144.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:28am

KP cuts in-person classes to four days a week amid oil crisis

Closure of educational institutions on Fridays, Saturdays notified for two months.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:22am

Health dept issues alert as KP records 26 mpox cases

Hospitals directed to promptly isolate suspected patients.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:08am

5 children injured in quadcopter attack in KP’s Lakki Marwat: officials

“Explosives dropped from the quadcopter injured five minors,” says official; police have launched a search operation to locate the perpetrators.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:40pm

Civilian killed, policeman injured in Lakki gun attack

The deceased was later identified as Tehseenullah, a resident of Paharkhel Thall.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:41am

KP transporters jack up intercity fares by 20pc on their own

Oil dealers claim price surge provided Rs152bn benefit to companies ‘overnight’.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:38am

Two selection boards established in KP for promotion of govt officials

Govt notifies new rules; mandatory training courses introduced for higher promotions.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:45am

KP cuts fuel allowance for govt vehicles, Punjab and Balochistan close schools amid global oil crisis

KP decides to introduce "50pc work-from-home policy” for government departments; Punjab govt says educational institutions to be closed from March 10-31.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:19pm

Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid security concerns

Citizens have been advised to carry identification documents and comply with instructions issued by security personnel.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:13am

Registration of more displaced persons from Tirah begins today

Akkakhel Qaumi Council seeks protection from militant groups assembled in their area.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:34am

KP chief minister announces fuel subsidy for motorcyclists

Afridi says KP will write to federal govt about potential supply challenges; relief package for farmers on cards ahead of wheat.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:22am

PHC asks Afghan spouses of Pakistanis to approach Nadra for issuance of origin cards

An Afghan woman Shakila Naz claims that she had lawfully contracted marriage with a Pakistan national Mohammad Naeem and they were having five sons out of the wedlock.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:29am