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First book fair held at Shangla University to promote reading culture

Bannu students hosts first-ever Book Fair to promote literacy and tolerance

BANNU: In a rare and inspiring cultural moment, the city of Bannu in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province witnessed its first-ever two-day book fair, organised by local youth and supported by the district administration. The event, held on June 16 and 17, drew wide participation, including women attending in veils, marking a significant moment for public […]

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Seven killed and 15 injured in South Waziristan blast

Gas pipeline explosion sparks massive fire near Lakki Marwat

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LAKKI MARWAT: A major natural gas transmission pipeline transporting gas from local oil and gas fields to Punjab was targeted in a late-night explosion near Wanda Arsala in the Lakki Marwat district, authorities confirmed Wednesday. According to police sources, the explosion was caused by planted explosives, which ripped through the pipeline and ignited a massive

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Federal govt approves Rs 35.97 billion for KP merged districts

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a comprehensive development package worth Rs 35.97 billion for the uplift and reconstruction of the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The decision, made under the special directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to integrate these historically neglected areas into the national development framework and bridge longstanding gaps in infrastructure,

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Aimal Wali slams PTI govt for allocating 50 million to Lahore Bar

Budget 2024-25 a cruel Joke with poor, says ANP’s Aimal Wali Khan

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ISLAMABAD: Strong criticism continues to pour in from opposition benches over the federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, with Awami National Party (ANP) leader and Senator Aimal Wali Khan branding it as a “cruel joke” on the poor and a budget designed to protect the interests of the elite. Speaking during the Senate debate

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Bajaur court sentences man to life for wife’s murder

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BAJAUR: A local court has sentenced Khanullah, a resident of Bangar Salarzai, to life imprisonment and imposed a Rs. 500,000 fine for murdering his wife. The Salarzai Police Station investigation team, led by SP Investigation Naveed Iqbal, conducted a thorough probe, leading to a successful conviction. District Police Officer Waqas Rafique commended the team for

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JUI-F Lawmaker Exposes KP's 'Tax-Free Budget' as Mere Wordplay, Warns of Public Burden"

JUI-F Adnan Khan reveals hidden tax hikes in KP’s ‘Tax-Free’ budget

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PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) provincial lawmaker Adnan Khan has dismissed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s claims of presenting a tax-free budget, calling it a “word game.” In an exclusive interview with Pakhtun Digital, Adnan argued that while no new taxes were introduced, the government had increased the burden of existing taxes. He highlighted the education

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KP government appoints four retired officers to Public Service Commission

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By: Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has appointed 4 retired officers as members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Establishment Department has issued a notification. The newly appointed members include a former ambassador, a retired chief engineer and 2 PCS officers. According to a separate notification issued in

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Ministry of Planning approves funds for merged districts of KP

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The Federal Ministry of Planning has approved a package of Rs 36 billion for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly FATA). According to a statement by the Ministry of Planning, the amount was released to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal says that this is a

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PTI’s cxistence cannot be denied, but it has misled the youth: says Amir Haider Khan Hoti

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Senior leader of the Awam National Party and former Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti has said that PTI is a political reality, its existence cannot be denied, no group on Pakistan’s social media can stop its narrative. Speaking on a podcast by Pakhtun Digital, the former Chief Minister said that PTI has certainly attracted

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PTI’s Abdul Munim accuses ministers of bias in budget allocation

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member of the provincial assembly Abdul Munim, who was elected from Shangla district, strongly criticised the ministers of his government and threatened to walk out of the house if justice was not provided. Addressing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, PTI member Abdul Munim said that the ministers did not perform their duty

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