Peshawar, Pakistan : The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for widespread rainfall across various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the next 12 to 24 hours, urging residents to brace for possible flooding, landslides, and other weather-related hazards. According to the alert, heavy rain is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Mansehra, Battagram, Abbottabad,…
By Riaz Hussain | Peshawar | August 7, 2025 In a key step toward promoting sustainable tourism and empowering local communities, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially handed over the management of camping pods in Bomburet Valley to the Kalash Valleys Development Authority. The camping pods, previously operated by the Culture and Tourism Authority, have…
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…
Taimoor Khan In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 8% of urban property tax is officially allocated for the preservation and upkeep of historic mosques and shrines — but no one seems to know where that money is going. The Finance Department remains completely silent, while repeated requests from the Auqaf Department are being ignored. According to documents, under…
By Muhammad Younas : A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as hundreds of thousands of registered Afghan refugees face imminent expulsion following a government directive ending legal protections that had allowed them to remain in Pakistan for decades. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department, acting on a federal government decision, has announced that…
Report By CBN247 : A new agreement between the Bara Qambar Khel tribe and the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Tirah Valley has sparked both hope and concern across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The five-point deal, reached through a traditional tribal jirga, is meant to improve security in the area. But many fear it may…
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…
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has accelerated efforts to highlight its historical and cultural heritage at the global level. In this context, a delegation from UNESCO met with Dr. Abdul Samad, Secretary of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Archaeology, and Museums of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to discuss the inclusion of historic sites such as Jamal Garhi,…
Bajaur, July 29, 2025 : A three-day curfew has been imposed in sixteen areas of Tehsil Loe Mamund in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as security forces initiate a targeted operation against suspected militants. The curfew, enforced under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, will remain effective from July 29 (6:00 AM) to July…
By Muhammad Younas : Tirah Valley, Khyber District — In the heart of a valley long scarred by conflict, a rare and powerful movement for peace has taken a hopeful pause. Thousands of residents of Tirah, united in a peaceful protest against militancy, have temporarily suspended their sit-in after tribal elders reached a preliminary understanding…
