Riaz Hussain Pakistan is witnessing an alarming resurgence of terrorism in 2025, with independent security monitors warning that the country may be headed toward its deadliest year in a decade. According to fresh data compiled by the Pakistan Institute of Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) and the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), over…
IHtisham Toru Peshawar Philip Davies OBE, an internationally renowned British heritage expert, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of cultural tourism and heritage conservation met withDr. Abdul Samad, Secretary for Culture, Tourism and Archaeology & Museums. at his officePhilip Davies, former Director at English Heritage and founding Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Heritage Forum, is…
By Riaz Hussain : Pakistan’s tax authority, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has missed its first-quarter revenue collection target for FY2025-26, raising concerns over the country’s ability to meet its ambitious annual tax target and casting a shadow over upcoming talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to provisional data, the FBR collected…
CBN247 : An anti-terrorism court in Mardan,on Tuesday sentenced a man named Shahzad to death in a blasphemy case, alongside multiple prison terms under different sections of law. Judge Fazal Sattar of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) announced the verdict, ruling that the prosecution had successfully proven the charges against the accused, who had been in…
CBN247 : The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has illuminated the historic Buddhist monastic complex of Takht Bhai, giving the UNESCO World Heritage Site a new cultural and touristic dimension. Perched on the rugged hills of Mardan, the centuries-old archaeological site now gleams under a modern lighting system installed through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Tourism Development…
CBN247 : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Wildlife Department has generated more than US $1.9 million (PKR 542.7 million) through its Trophy Hunting Program 2026, officials said on Tuesday. The department reported that the earnings came from four exportable markhor permits worth $946,000, nine non-exportable markhor permits worth $553,300, 20 non-exportable ibex permits worth $16,042, and…
Muhammad YounasThe people of Tirah Valley are once again in mourning after overnight airstrikes killed 21 residents, including 12 children, in one of the deadliest incidents the region has seen in recent years. The strikes hit homes in Shadale Aka Khel, a remote part of Khyber district near the Orakzai boundary. Survivors and neighbors worked…
CBN A moment of pride for Pakistan as Mehwish Muhib Kakakhel, Advocate High Court, has been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Special Recognition by the Jury of the Justitia Awards 2025 and the Women in Law Initiative, Vienna, Austria. Out of nominees from across the globe, only two women worldwide were selected for this special…
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…
