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…
CBN SWAT – Two security personnel were killed and two others injured in clashes with militants in Swat’s Matta area, security sources confirmed on Wednesday. The banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which come amid a sharp rise in militant violence across KhyberPakhtunkhwa. Security sources also claim that several militants were…
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),…
CBN247 : In Kurram, a tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan, unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger vehicle, killing at least six people, officials said. According to police, the armed attack took place today, September 3, in the Almakot area of Lower Kurram. Kohat Division Police Chief Abbas Majid Marwat confirmed to the…
In the capital of Pakistan’s Baluchistan province, a powerful explosion occurred on the evening of September 2, shortly after a public rally of the Baluchistan National Party (BNP-Mengal). At least 13 people were killed and 35 others injured in the attack. Separately, five security personnel were killed in a blast in Kech district the same…
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…
A powerful earthquake struck the eastern provinces of Afghanistan near the Pakistan border — Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman — just a few minutes before midnight. According to initial reports, in Kunar province alone, at least 500 people have died and more than 1,000 others have been injured. Local officials say the earthquake has caused severe…
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…
