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Crackdown against transporters for not following SOPs, new fare launched

On the directive of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Minister Malik Shah Mohammad Wazir, the Transport Department launched a crackdown against the violators of SOPs and new fares across the province

114 shops sealed for violation of SOPs

District Administration Bannu, following directives of Deputy Commissioner, Zubair Niazai has sealed 114 shops and three plazas for violating Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) against corona pandemic

Police foil arms smuggling bid in Kohat

The district police on Tuesday foiled an arms smuggling bid and arrested the accused at tunnel toll plaza on Indus Highway here on Tuesday

Govt releases Rs 69,567.359 mln for water projects so far

The government has released a sum of Rs 69,567.359 million for various water resource projects under annual Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2019-20 so far

Thunderstorm rain predicted in KP

IGP awards North Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki Police on excellent performance

Govt. utilizing available resources to tackle corona pandemic: Kamran Bangash

Special Assistance to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Local Government, Kamran Bangash Wednesday said that government is utilizing all available resources to tackle corona pandemic and protective kits are being provided to doctors on priority basis

Food authority discards expired Halwa at Dikhan

The district food authority has expedited crackdown against eateries before Eid-ul-Fitr and discarded bulk of expired halwa and sweets from shops in the district

RESCUE-1122 shifts 1348 corona patients to hospitals, quarantine centers: Director General

Director General Dr Khateer said that the emergency services of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa RESCUE-1122 shifted as many as 1348 coronavirus suspected and confirmed patients to hospitals and quarantine centers during last three months under the rules and regulations defined for the patients by World Health Organisation (WHO)

Construct of Diamer-Bhasha dam good omen for country: Humayun Saifllah

Former Parliamentarian Humayun Saifullah Khan has appreciated the government for taking measures to construct Diamer-Bhasha dam, saying it would boost the socio-economic development of the country

Rain disrupt power supply to many areas across province: Pesco

The Peshawar Electric Supply Company ( Pesco) on Wednesday said that 19 power feeders affected in several districts due to heavy rain, which caused electricity suspension in many areas across the province

PMD forecast rain in Balochistan, KP, Punjab, G-B, AJK 12 May 2020

Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD) has forecast rain wind-thunderstorm (with Isolated hailstorm) is expected in Northeast Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Upper Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Wednesday. While hot and dry weather is expected elsewhere in the country

Land owners suggested to plant environment friendly, fast growing Sesbania tree under Commercial Forestry

Land owners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa engaged in plantation of fast growing plants for utilization of wood based industries are suggested to grow Sesbania, an environment friendly and rapidly growing plant specie

KP Chief Minister directs completion of development schemes within stipulated time

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed all the concerned high ups to take all possible required steps to ensure the completion of all developmental schemes across the province within the given time lines so that the public could benefit those developmental projects without any delay

Bannu Deputy Commissioner holds meeting to discuss precautions about corona lockdown

Deputy Commissioner Bannu Capt (Retd) Zubair Khan Niazi Monday held a detail meeting to discuss in detail the preventive and precautionary measures, imposition of fines against violators and ensure security to worshipers in masajids during prayers and taraweeh