Muhammad Younas Khyber: CBN Pakistan’s Cannabis Moment: A Delicate Balancing Act For generations, cannabis has grown quietly in Pakistan’s tribal belt. It was never just a crop — it was survival. Families relied on it to buy food, pay dowries, and send children to school. Yet its farmers lived under constant fear of raids and…
Ihtisham Toru Peshawar: “The Eco-Tourism Project in Kalam’s enchanting Ushu Forest will unlock fresh opportunities for local employment,” said Secretary of Tourism. In line with the tourism vision of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the provincial government has announced major initiatives to further enhance the appeal of its tourist destinations. Through joint…
Just days after Pakistan warned Kabul to “choose between Islamabad and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),” a senior American diplomat has advised Islamabad to adopt a political approach instead of relying solely on force. Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan under President Donald Trump, said Pakistan should prioritize dialogue with the Afghan Taliban….
CBN247 : The threat level has risen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after continuous rainfall, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issuing an emergency GLOF alert. Authorities have warned of a high risk of glacial lake outburst floods in Upper and Lower Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Upper Kohistan, urging both residents and tourists to adopt immediate…
Report By CBN247 : A serious incident unfolded in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department when Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Relief, Rehabilitation, and Settlement, Naik Muhammad, stormed into the department’s office along with armed men. The group forcibly occupied the premises for nearly half an hour. During the episode, the…
The United States has begun delivering emergency flood relief assistance to Pakistan after widespread and catastrophic flooding displaced thousands and caused large-scale destruction. According to the U.S. Department of State, the relief package includes food, shelter, and other lifesaving supplies. In addition, the U.S. military has delivered critical equipment to the Pakistan Army through C-17…
CBN Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Qatar to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held in Doha on 15 September 2025. The Summit, co-sponsored by Pakistan, has been convened in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Doha and the worsening situation in Palestine, including attempts to occupy Gaza, expand…
Riaz Hussain : Mardan – Police in Takhtbhai on Thursday arrested Imran, son of Dua Khan, after the Additional District and Sessions Judge (Court No. 1), Syed Hassan Raza Shah, cancelled his interim pre-arrest bail. The suspect, who had earlier secured bail on September 5, was taken into custody directly from the courtroom and shifted…
Swat, Pakistan : His body was shifted to Kabal Hospital for postmortem, where a large number of ANP leaders, workers, and local residents gathered. The atmosphere remained tense and grief-stricken as news of the killing spread through the community, sparking fear and panic. Police have registered a case and begun investigations, though the perpetrators have…
Peshawar: Veteran U.S. diplomat Tom Eckert has officially assumed charge as the new Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Peshawar, bringing with him over two decades of diplomatic experience. Welcoming his arrival, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker praised Eckert’s appointment, stating: “Tom joins a long line of distinguished diplomats who have represented…
