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National festival of ideas and art concludes at AWKUM Mardan

MARDAN, April 22, 2026 — The second National Festival of Ideas, Art and Innovation concluded at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, bringing together students…

Karachi police arrest four in matric exam paper leak crackdown

KARACHI, April 20 — Karachi police have arrested four suspected ringleaders in a matric exam paper leak network, targeting students during board examinations, officials…

Stakeholders review draft policy to prevent violence against women in KP

PESHAWAR: Key stakeholders from the legislature, government departments, United Nations agencies, and civil society organizations convened in Peshawar to review a draft policy aimed…

Adolescent girls lead climate action, child protection awareness in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Adolescent girls took a leading role in promoting climate action and child protection during a one-day event held in Peshawar, highlighting youth-driven efforts…

Attock Police seize over 142kg narcotics, arrest three in smuggling attempt

ATTOCK: Attock Police have seized more than 142 kilograms of narcotics and arrested three suspects during an operation targeting drug trafficking from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

Heavy rains trigger landslides, disrupt roads in Shangla

SHANGLA: Continuous rainfall over the past several days has disrupted normal life in Shangla district, triggering landslides, blocking key roads, and raising water levels…

Lahore Police Intensify Crackdown on Unregistered Tenants

CCPO warns of security risks as over 700 arrests made in tenancy law violations   By Hur Hussani Lahore — April 4, 2026: Lahore…

Fuel Price Surge Triggers Sharp Fare Hike, Commuter Crisis in Shangla

SHANGLA: Following the recent unprecedented surge in petroleum product prices, a sharp and alarming increase in transport fares has been observed in district Shangla…

Stakeholders in Shangla oppose three-day school closure policy over academic concerns

SHANGLA: Students, parents, teachers and private school representatives in Shangla and other upper districts have expressed strong concerns over the government’s fuel-saving policy mandating…

AWKUM secures Rs54.4 million HEC research grants, highest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mardan, April 1, 2026 — Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has secured research funding worth Rs54.4 million under the Higher Education Commission Pakistan…

35 tourists rescued after glacier blocks Mahodand Road in Swat

SWAT, March 31: More than 35 tourists were rescued after a glacier collapse blocked the Mahodand Road in Swat, trapping multiple vehicles and leaving…

Blast near ANP leader’s residence in Swat, no casualties reported

SWAT: A remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near the residence of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Mumtaz Ali Khan in the Shakardara area…

Voter list discrepancies linked to NADRA raise concerns ahead of AJK elections 2026

KOTLI: Alleged irregularities in voter registration linked to NADRA have raised concerns ahead of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir general elections 2026, after updated…

Rs1.28bn project targets livestock, arid farming and rural livelihoods in Thar

ISLAMABAD — A Rs1.28 billion project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, arid agriculture and ecosystem management in the Thar region, aiming to improve…

DigiBoost Institute inaugurated in Wah Cantt to promote digital skills and innovation

TAXILA: A new educational facility, DigiBoost Institute, was inaugurated in Wah Model Town with a focus on digital skills and innovation, aiming to equip…

Training in Peshawar aims to strengthen paralegal support for women’s access to justice

By AK Wazir PESHAWAR: A three-day training workshop was held in Peshawar to enhance the capacity of paralegal volunteers working to improve women’s access…