Tag: Kp

Every fourth girl in KP is out of school: report

PESHAWAR: Despite the claims by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government of prioritising the education sector in the province, the government has remained unable to counter a...

PTI terminates membership of 14 MPs in KP Assembly

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday terminated the membership of 14 lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly after the expiry of the period given to...

Mild earthquake jolts Peshawar, Swat

PESHAWAR: A mild earthquake jolted several cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa early Sunday, stirring panic among the masses. Tremors were felt in several cities including Peshawar and Swat. As...

KP face defending champions Federal Areas in Pakistan Cup18 final

LAHORE: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), champions of 2016, clashed with defending champions Federal Areas in the final of Pakistan Cup 2018 on Sunday. Federal Areas won the...

TransPeshawar top management quits after CEO gets fired

--KP Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak dismisses CEO Altaf Zaidi over 'delay in BRT project' --Zaidi says removed after he refused to procure bus fleet worth...

KP govt invites PTM leaders for dialogue

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Thursday considered reconciliation with the leaders of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), inviting them for dialogue with local jirga...

National prosperity PML-N’s only agenda: CM

--Shehbaz condemns attack on vehicle carrying employees of security agency in Attock --Foreign investors praise CM's efforts for provision of a conducive business environment   LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim...

More than 1.8 million children in KP out of school: report

PESHAWAR: More than 1.8 million children are out of school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) according to results from a recent survey, a local media...

PML-N gained popularity owing to performance: Shehbaz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) ruled in the heart of the public due to its...

PZM holds pro-army rally in Mingora

MINGORA: People from across the tribal areas on Saturday joined a rally taken out by the Pakistan Zindabad Movement (PZM) to pay rich tribute to the...

5.6 earthquake causes panic in Swat, surrounding areas

SWAT: An earthquake of high intensity jolted districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Saturday evening but no causalities or property damages were reported so far. According...

Punjab’s development was limited to govt ads: Imran Khan

PTI chief says construction of bridges, roads not real development Imran skips budget speech in National Assembly to address Peshawar gathering ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan...

Two terrorists held with suicide vests in KP, FATA operations

RAWALPINDI: The security forces arrested two suicide bombers who came from across the border with suicide vests and communication devices during operations in Khyber...

JI decides to break away from coalition govt in KP

PESHAWAR: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leadership has decided to part ways and dissociate itself with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

PEDO, ADB ink agreement for 300 MW hydropower project

PESHAWAR: Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (PEDO) has entered into an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADP) for financing the construction of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP)...

‘Expelled’ PTI lawmakers warn of moving court against Imran

17 lawmakers of KP Assembly urge CJP to probe vote-selling saga in Senate polls Estranged MPAs ask PTI to either tender apology or face court ...

4,610 cops withdrawn from security of non-entitled persons, SC told

--Maryam Nawaz says CJP will be responsible if something happens to Nawaz   LAHORE: The Supreme Court (SC) was informed on Saturday that as many as 4,610...