News & views from Chitral
DROSH: Residents of Drosh took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against what they described as excessive and unjustified power outages imposed by PESCO (Peshawar Electric Supply Company). The protest led to a complete shutdown of the local bazaar and the suspension of all vehicular traffic. According to local residents, PESCO has enforced a […]
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Rs160 billion for development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while tribal elders have pledged their full support to the government in restoring peace. Addressing the elders of the Development Council, comprising representatives from the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Prime Minister said the federal government would provide all […]
CHITRAL: District Police Lower Chitral has announced the re-constitution of Dispute Resolution Councils (DRCs) across the district and has invited applications from educated, experienced and reputed individuals for membership. According to a notification issued by District Police Lower Chitral, in pursuance of the decision of the competent authority, the previous DRCs have been de-notified. Fresh […]
CHITRAL: There is a growing need to tighten the noose around drug peddlers in Chitral, where the use of narcotics, particularly the deadly drug known as ice (crystal methamphetamine), has reportedly increased at an alarming rate. The growing menace has engulfed a significant number of young people, posing a serious threat to the social fabric […]
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments in several petitions challenging the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in the province on Oct 11. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan moved the PHC on Oct 14 against the measures, requesting the court to declare them unconstitutional. […]
CHITRAL: Upper Chitral’s long-awaited dream moves towards reality as the NHA will construct the Mastuj–Broghil Road Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has formally approved a major road infrastructure project in Upper Chitral, paving the way for the construction of the Mastuj–Broghil Road, former Member of the National Assembly from Chitral and senior Pakistan Muslim […]
DROSH: Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral Ehsanullah inspected the ongoing construction work on Arandu Road on Sunday and received a briefing from the officials concerned. Assistant Commissioner Drosh Muhammad Ali accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner urged the representatives of the company executing the project to ensure high construction […]
ISLAMABAD: In the wake of increasing drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s armed forces have reiterated their resolve to go to any length to defend the Kingdom. Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said in an interview with Arab News senior journalist Baker […]
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has begun consultations with relevant stakeholders as part of efforts to further tighten social media regulations aimed at preventing the growing incidents of child exploitation and obscenity. According to sources, a proposal was presented during a special meeting to introduce an age limit for the use of social media platforms. […]
PESHAWAR: Afghanistan’s interim Taliban government has reportedly begun engaging Indian social media influencers and YouTubers to reinforce what it describes as a negative and unfounded narrative against Pakistan on digital platforms. According to sources, amid growing ties between the Taliban government and India, Kabul has expanded its outreach beyond Indian journalists and is now using […]