2 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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22 h. ago Islamabad, Pakistan weather: Isolated rains, windstorms predicted

ISLAMABAD – Rains and windstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Monday night. According to the

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26 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt soars to Rs 723 billion, driven by foreign loans

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt has surged by Rs 43.59 billion over the past year, reaching a projected total of Rs 723.13 billion by July 1, 2025. According to official figures, the province began the current fiscal year with Rs 679.54 billion in debt. Interestingly, KP remains free from domestic borrowing. The entire debt burden […]

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44 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Rains, windstorms likely

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday night and Monday.

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51 h. ago KP boosts health and education budgets in major welfare push: barrister Saif

PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has significantly increased spending on health and education, making them top priorities for the province, said Adviser on Information Barrister Dr. Saif. Speaking to the media, Barrister Saif highlighted that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, following the vision of PTI founder Imran Khan, is focused on improving […]

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2 d. ago KP’s Finance Advisor terms provincial budget ‘realistic, development

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzzammil Aslam, announced that the provincial government has prepared a realistic budget for 2025-26, focusing on financial discipline and development needs without taking new loans. Addressing a post-budget press conference, he said that KP did not receive its full share of funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and Annual […]

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3 d. ago Rain update for Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Wet spell to continue till June 16

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms with few hailstorms are expected in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa till June

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3 d. ago Islamabad, Pakistan weather: Intermittent rains, windstorms predicted

ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rains and windstorms with few hailstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Friday

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3 d. ago KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus

  PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]

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4 d. ago KP governor delays approval for budget session, cites constitutional window

Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has delayed signing the summary to call the provincial budget session. The summary was sent by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to convene the assembly for presenting the annual budget. Governor Kundi confirmed receiving the request but chose not to act on it immediately. He said he […]

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4 d. ago NDMA predicts rain, windstorms in several parts of the country

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an advisory ahead of the predicted cloudy weather, scattered rain, and windstorms between Friday and Wednesday (June 13-16) in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, the Potohar region, and upper Punjab. An impact-based weather advisory issued by NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has urged the public to take precautions and stay […]

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4 d. ago ‘KP budget’: Rift in PTI causing doubts about budget handling, approval

A strong party group wants consultation with Imran Khan before tabling budget PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, but “a reported rift” in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is causing doubts about how the budget will be handled and if it will be approved. Reports quoting […]

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5 d. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sees record tourist influx during Eidul Azha

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s scenic tourist spots experienced an overwhelming surge in visitors, with over 932,000 tourists flocking to the region during the three days of Eidul Azha. Swat proved to be the most popular destination, attracting 288,424 domestic tourists and 63 foreign visitors. Other major spots, including Galiyat (177,000 tourists), Naran Kaghan (168,000), Malam Jabba […]

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5 d. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announces no new taxes in upcoming budget

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced that the provincial government will not impose any new taxes this fiscal year. Speaking on the province’s financial discipline, Gandapur emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has not taken any new loans but allocated Rs150 billion for loan repayments, ensuring responsible debt management. The CM highlighted the […]

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7 d. ago KP unveils Rs2 trillion budget with Rs200 billion surplus, focus on development and social sectors

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to present a Rs2 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, featuring a Rs200 billion surplus. According to Finance Department sources, the development budget is expected to exceed Rs433 billion, reflecting a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Around 500 new development schemes will also be introduced. […]

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8 d. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Heatwaves to prevail till June 12

PESHAWAR – Heatwaves will continue to prevail in Peshawar and most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday and the next

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1 week ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Rains, windstorms expected

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms are expected in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday night and Thursday.

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1 week ago Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan weather: Scattered rains, windstorms likely

ISLAMABAD – Scattered rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of

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2 w. ago Islamabad, Pakistan weather: Isolated rains, windstorms expected

ISLAMABAD – Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of Pakistan on Sunday night

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2 w. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: Rains, windstorms expected

LAHORE – Intermittent rains and windstorms are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday and Friday. Isolated heavy

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