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Heads roll over Swat river tragedy
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has removed top officials of Rescue department and Upper Swat Development Authority following the recent drowning of tourists in the Swat River, said officials on Tuesday.
The provincial inspection team submitted a report blaming the Swat Development Authority for administrative delays, reported Express News.
The report also raised...
Four of a family killed in Peshawar house fire
At least four people, including a woman, lost their lives in a devastating house fire that broke out near Kochi Bazaar in Peshawar, Rescue 1122 officials confirmed.
Bilal Ahmad Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122, said the blaze broke out in a residential building adjacent to the market, prompting an immediate...
FBR shortfall to cost K-P Rs100b, says CM aide
K-P Chief Minister Advisor on Finance Muzzammil Aslam said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs1,200 billion less in revenue, which will result in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa receiving Rs100 billion less in federal transfers.
Addressing the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Post-Budget Conference, the CM's aide said Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa transferred Rs150 billion into the Debt...
Transgender individual found shot dead in Peshawar flat
Peshawar continues to remain a volatile and dangerous place for the transgender community as another member was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Tehkal area on Tuesday.
According to police and local sources, the victim, identified as Asad alias Asady, was found dead in her flat located in a local plaza. Police...
Curfew imposed in lower South Waziristan for tomorrow
A curfew has been announced in various areas of lower South Waziristan for Wednesday. According to a notification issued by the district administration, the curfew will remain in effect from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The notification, signed by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Nasir Khan, stated that Section 144 has been imposed in...
K-P govt dismisses senior officials after Swat river incident
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has removed the Director General of Rescue K-P and the Director General of the Upper Swat Development Authority following the recent drowning of tourists in the Swat River, said officials on Tuesday.
The provincial inspection team submitted a report blaming the Swat Development Authority for administrative delays,...
At least four killed in Peshawar house fire
At least four people, including a woman, lost their lives in a devastating house fire that erupted near Kochi Bazaar in Peshawar, Rescue 1122 officials confirmed on Monday.
Bilal Ahmad Faizi, spokesperson for Rescue 1122, said the blaze broke out in a residential building adjacent to the market, prompting an...
Five dead, villages marooned after heavy rains
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a report detailing the human and material losses caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours.
According to the report, five people have lost their lives in various rain-related incidents across the province. The deceased include...
PHC halts demolition of female lawyer’s home
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday suspended a demolition notice issued by the district administration against the residence and hujra of a female lawyer, ruling that the property had been wrongfully declared within the boundaries of a river. The court also sought detailed replies from the Deputy Commissioner...
PHC seeks replies in Swati travel case
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and other relevant authorities in response to a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati seeking removal of his name from the Passport Control List and permission to travel abroad. The court has...

