1 hour ago Gandapur criticizes centre for ‘curtailing right to freedom of expression’ through Peca

CPNE delegation calls on KP CM, discusses key issues related to the newspaper industry, national politics and performance of provincial government PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday strongly criticized the federal government’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it an attack on freedom of the press and speech. “We […]

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4 h. ago U.S. scientists develop simple blood test to detect liver transplant complications

American medical experts have developed a simple blood test to detect serious complications after liver transplants. According to health sources, this innovation comes after seven years of research. The test can identify issues much earlier and more easily than traditional methods like biopsies or expensive scans. Currently, liver transplant patients must undergo complex and costly […]

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5 h. ago Maryam Nawaz undergoes MRI scan at Mayo hospital for shoulder pain

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Lahore’s Mayo Hospital on Tuesday after experiencing pain in her right shoulder, hospital sources confirmed. She was accompanied by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb during the visit. According to medical officials, the chief minister underwent an MRI scan to investigate possible causes behind her discomfort. Doctors suspected symptoms of […]

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5 h. ago Two congo virus patients recover after treatment at Peshawar hospital

Two patients infected with the Congo virus were recently admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Thankfully, doctors have confirmed that both men are now in stable condition and out of danger. According to hospital officials, 28-year-old Aijaz and 23-year-old Safiyan—both from Karak—were brought to the hospital on June 14 and 15, respectively. Aijaz arrived […]

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8 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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9 h. ago Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan back on track with economic progress

LONDON – Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan’s economy is once again moving in the right direction, with clear signs of recovery and development. While addressing the media in London, Nawaz praised the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stating that both leaders are […]

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31 h. ago Israel strikes hospital and fire station in Iran, claims one

Israel intensified its airstrikes in Iran on Monday, targeting public infrastructure including a hospital and a fire station. According to Iranian media, a hospital in Kermanshah suffered major damage after nearby Israeli strikes hit a local workshop. Videos released by Iranian news agency Fars showed broken glass, collapsed ceilings, and extensive destruction inside patient rooms […]

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32 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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50 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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55 h. ago Elon Musk’s X recovers after major outage hits thousands of US users

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has started to recover after a large-scale outage disrupted access for thousands of users across the United States on Saturday, according to Downdetector.com. At the peak of the outage, Downdetector recorded more than 10,000 disruption reports. However, by 7:42 pm ET, the number of complaints had dropped […]

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56 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 12 in Gaza, including civilians near aid sites

GAZA – At least 12 Palestinians were killed on Sunday by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip, including civilians near humanitarian aid distribution sites, according to local health officials. Medics at Al-Awda Hospital reported that three people lost their lives and dozens were injured after Israeli forces opened fire near a Gaza Humanitarian […]

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58 h. ago Hyderabad’s Rs20 billion development plan misses key basics like water and sewage

HYDERABAD – The Sindh government has allocated over Rs20 billion for various development projects in Hyderabad for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, crucial projects related to water filtration, sewage treatment, and public parks have been surprisingly left out of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The pollution of the Indus River and its canals in […]

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58 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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3 d. ago Israeli kills 35 Palestinians in Gaza as toll crosses 55,200 deaths

GAZA: At least 35 Palestinians have been killed since dawn in Israeli strikes across Gaza city, including 11 civilians waiting for humanitarian aid, hospital officials told Al Jazeera. The attacks hit multiple locations, with central Gaza seeing some of the deadliest incidents. At least 15 Palestinians were killed and many others wounded near aid distribution […]

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3 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 Polio virus detected in 47 environmental samples across Pakistan

The presence of the wild polio virus (type 1) has been confirmed in 47 environmental samples collected from across Pakistan, raising serious concerns about public health risks—especially to children. According to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, a total of 116 samples were collected in May 2025. Out of these, 69 samples were clear, while 47 […]

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3 d. ago LHC takes action against cruelty in private zoos and circuses

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Punjab Wildlife Department and other relevant authorities over the inhumane treatment of wild animals in private zoos and traveling circuses. This follows a public interest petition filed by the Environmental & Animal Rights Consultants (EARC), highlighting the cruel captivity of wild animals like lions, […]

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4 d. ago ‘won’t act under political pressure,’ Kundi refuses to summon KP budget session

KP provincial assembly’s budget session was scheduled for Friday PESHAWAR: “What is being described as an assertion of constitutional authority,” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi declined to immediately summon the provincial assembly’s budget session scheduled for Friday, asserting he would not act under “political pressure.” Defending his stance, the governor emphasized that while he […]

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4 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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4 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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