KP CM arrives in Lahore today for three-day visit
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi arrives in Lahore today (Friday) for a three-day official visit. During his visit, the KP chief minister is expected to hold meetings with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarians at the Punjab Assembly. Sources further revealed that he may also visit Kot Lakhpat Jail to meet party leaders who are currently […]
Rain, snowfall grip Balochistan, KP and Kashmir, intensifying winter chill
Widespread rain and snowfall across Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir on Sunday have significantly intensified cold weather conditions, bringing relief from prolonged dry spells while also causing localized disruptions. In Balochistan, rainfall was recorded after nearly ten months, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures across the province. Quetta and its surrounding areas experienced […]
Strong earthquake jolts several areas of KP
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, creating panic among residents in several districts. The tremors were reported in upper regions including Malakand, Dir, and Chitral, while shaking was also felt in Landi Kotal and surrounding areas of Khyber district. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 5.7 […]
Amir Muqam slams KP govt over health crisis, alleged scandals
Pakistan Muslim League-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Engineer Amir Muqam has said that Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi avoids talking about the province’s hospitals and the ongoing health crisis, adding that Sohail Afridi’s speech was contrary to ground realities. In his statement, Muqam said that despite claims of zero corruption, scandals related to the […]
Peace Jirga under KP government to be held today
Peace Jirga organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will be held today (Wednesday) at the KP Assembly Hall. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Speaker Babar Saleem Swati will preside over the gathering. Earlier in the day, a parliamentary delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), comprising KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, National Assembly members Junaid Akbar, […]
IHC clears KP CM’s plea to meet Imran in Adiala Jail
ISLAMABAD : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday removed registrar office objections to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohaib Afridi’s petition seeking permission to meet incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in jail.Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition along with the registrar’s objections.Advocate Ali Bukhari appeared on behalf of Chief Minister Afridi.The court […]
Senate by-election in KP: PTI issues ticket to Mashal Yousafzai
PESHAWAR : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued ticket to Mashal Yousafzai for the Senate by-election on a reserved seat for women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.The seat fell vacant after the resignation of Sania Nishtar. The election is scheduled to be held on July 31.The ticket was issued on the instructions of […]
Senate voting starts in KP Assembly amid PTI-Opposition 6-5 seat agreement
PESHAWAR : Voting to elect 11 members of the Senate has commenced in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, following a mutual agreement between the ruling PTI and opposition parties on a 6-5 seat distribution formula.According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, polling began at 11:00am and will continue until 4:00pm.The Jirga Hall within the KP Assembly […]
KP Assembly session postponed due to lack of quorum
PESHAWAR : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session called for the oath-taking of members on reserved seats was postponed until July 24 due to an incomplete quorum.The session, chaired by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, began after a delay of 2 hours and 24 minutes. However, PTI’s Sher Ali Arbab pointed out the quorum, prompting the Speaker […]