Under the supervision of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, an auction event for the 2025–26 trophy hunting season was organized, attracting participation from national and international outfitters associated with hunting. A large number of representatives from community-controlled areas of Gilgit-Baltistan also attended the event. During the auction, several wild animals from community-controlled hunting areas…
A high-level meeting was held in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Food Zahir Shah Toru, to review the recent increase in wheat flour prices across the province. The meeting was attended by Additional Secretary Food and Director Food, Muhammad Ashfaq, along with other senior officials.The Director Food briefed the meeting in…
Ihtisham Toru A regional seminar in Peshawar on Tuesday stressed the need for gender-responsive, community-led early warning systems to prevent violent extremism. Organised by PAIMAN Alumni Trust, the event was attended by lawmakers, officials, academics, religious scholars, youth and civil society members. PAIMAN Chairperson Shafqat Mehmood introduced the Gender-Responsive Early Warning and Response System (GREWER),…
Riaz Hussain : ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s inflation rate saw a significant slowdown in August 2025, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The report highlights that core inflation dropped to 3 percent during the month, down from 4.1 percent in July, marking a clear sign of economic cooling. A year…
Muhammad Younas : A night of continuous rain turned into an anxious morning for communities across Khyber district and the Peshawar Valley. Floodwaters entered villages, forcing families to leave their homes in search of safer ground. Many described the water rising higher than they had ever seen in their lifetimes. The rain began late on…
Ihtisham Toru Peshawar : A meeting was convened on tuesday under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdul Samad, Secretary of Culture, Tourism, Archaeology, and Museums Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), to review and advance the establishment of the proposed Boyun New Ski Resort in the Boyun Valley, Kalam. The meeting, attended by Muhammad Nawaz, Additional Secretary, Tourism…
Fazal Aziz Bunairee A cloudburst is not a new phenomenon—but in Pakistan’s north, it has brought new tragedy. Torrential rains and sudden flash floods have battered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Experts stress that a cloudburst is simply an unusually heavy downpour in…
Pakistan’s exports witnessed a significant 16.43% year-on-year increase in July 2025, the first month of the fiscal year 2025-26, reaching $2.68 billion, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Textile Sector Shows Robust Growth Textile exports, the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, rose by 32% to $1.67 billion. Major contributors included ready-made…
Nusratullah Tahirzai | Nangarhar The date orchard established by the Wadi Agricultural Emirati Company in Nangarhar has shown a noticeable increase in yield this year compared to the previous season. According to company officials, the orchard at Hada Farm spans 40 acres and contains 2,700 date palm trees. They estimate that more than 20 metric…
Muhammad Younas A sudden three-day curfew and ongoing military operation in the Mamond area of Bajaur have sparked a fresh humanitarian crisis, displacing hundreds of families and leaving thousands in fear. Once again, civilians in this restive tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa find themselves caught in the crossfire, voicing anguish over the disruption, displacement, and…
