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…
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…
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…
