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,…
The federal government has decided, in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, to impose an 18% sales tax on goods produced in the former tribal areas (FATA/PATA). The objective behind this move is to increase revenue and expand the tax net. Sources reveal that with the removal of the sales tax exemption, it…
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi are set to arrive in Beijing for a trilateral meeting hosted by China. The talks aim to boost regional cooperation on trade, security, and stability amid growing geopolitical challenges. According to Pakistani media reports citing official sources, Ishaq…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of a fresh $7 billion loan, increasing the total number of conditions under the loan agreement to 50. These conditions are aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline, improving governance, and implementing reforms across key sectors, including energy, taxation, and public expenditure….
A sudden armed assault by unidentified assailants on a police checkpoint near Utla Police Station in Swabi left three police officers injured late last night. According to a police spokesperson, the injured officers have been identified as Bacha Gul, Khair Ghafoor, and Mir Afzal. They were immediately shifted to Bacha Khan Medical Complex, where they…
Chairman of the Mardan Education Board, Professor Jahanzeb, emphasized that education is a priceless jewel that guides individuals toward success in every field of life. In today’s world, acquiring education has become the most crucial need of the time, and aligning with modern global standards requires a strong focus on both academic and technical skills….
In a move that signals rising diplomatic tensions, the Indian government has declared an official of the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi as “Persona Non Grata”, ordering the diplomat to leave the country within 24 hours. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the Pakistani Chargé d’Affaires was formally summoned and issued a demarche…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Council has formally expressed gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump for offering to mediate a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict. In a letter delivered through the U.S. ambassador, the Council hailed Trump’s statement as a historic move and a new ray of hope for the Kashmiri people….
Peshawar: Senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Samiul Haq Group), Maulana Abdul Haq Thani, has declared that the party will not be intimidated by martyrdoms and will instead turn the sacrifices of its leaders into fuel for the continuation of their mission. Speaking at a central executive council meeting of JUI-S, Maulana Abdul Haq Thani said…
Riaz Hussain Mardan Central leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) and former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Amir Haider Khan Hoti, has termed the Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 a serious attack on the Constitution of Pakistan—particularly the 18th Constitutional Amendment—and on provincial autonomy. Addressing the Mardan Bar Association, he said the bill represents…
