Bottled Water Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Question of Trust and Health

Muhammad YounasFor years, bottled water has been sold in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a safer option for families worried about the quality of tap water and unreliable supply systems. Yet a recent campaign by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority (KPFA) has revealed that this trust may be misplaced. According to the authority’s official report, more than…

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Pakistan on Edge as 2025 Terror Fatalities Near Decade-High

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…

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Guarding the past, gifting the future, Dr. Abdul Samad

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…

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Pakistan Faces Rs194 Billion Q1 Revenue Shortfall, Raising Risks for IMF Review

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…

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“Ushu Forest is not just a woodland—it is destined to become a new symbol of charm for tourists,” Dr. Abdul Samad.

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…

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US Envoy Urges Islamabad to Engage Taliban as Pakistan Presses Kabul over TTP

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….

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