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Millions across country seen vulnerable to mental illnesses

A representational image showing a person sitting at the beach. — Canva/FilePESHAWAR: Years of exposure to terrorism, displacement, and economic hardships have left millions in Pakistan vulnerable to mental illnesses, said a senior psychiatrist during…

KP govt launches drive to plant fruit trees

Representational image shows students planting saplings on October 21, 2023. —Facebook/@alkhidmat.orgPESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced a province-wide initiative to plant fruit-bearing and indigenous trees as part of a large…

GIK Institute, CSC sign MoU to boost innovation

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology building. — GIKIET websiteSWABI: The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology and Capital Smart City have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at foster…

ECP organises workshop for journalists, CSOs

Security personnel stand guard at the headquarters of Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. — AFPPESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan organised a workshop for journalists and Civil Society Organisations here on F…

JUIF leader survives bomb blast

This image shows JUIF workers during a protest on November 30, 2023. — Facebook@Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam PakistanWANA: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl leader remained unharmed in an explosion near a madrassa in Azam Warsak Bazaar of Birmal Tehsil in Lower W…

Plantation drive launched

Representational image shows students planting saplings on October 21, 2023. —Facebook@alkhidmat.org PESHAWAR: On the directive of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapuron, a province-wide campaign to plant fruit-bearing trees has been of…

PPP condemns police violence against health workers

Pakistan People's Party supporters wave flags in a rally on January 21, 2024. — AFPMULTAN: Pakistan People’s Party South Punjab President Syed Ahmed Mahmood, along with Senior Vice President Khawaja Rizwan Alam and Chief Coordinator Abdul Qadir Sh…

Training arranged for video journalists

Participants attend the event organised by the Global Neighbourhood for Media Innovation in collaboration with the United States Department of State on April 1, 2024. — Facebook/Global Neighbourhood For Media InnovationPESHAWAR: A training workshop wa…

Army, civil delegation visits Barila Sharif to honour martyrs

Army officers paying tribute to a martyr. — APP/FileLALAMUSA: Lieutenant Colonel Akbar of the Pakistan Army, Deputy Commissioner Gujrat Safdar Hussain, and District Police Officer Mustansir Atta Bajwa visited Barila Sharif on Tuesday.The high-level de…

Farmers' leader Liaqat Yousafzai passes away

A representational image of candles at a funeral. — Pexels/FileSWABI: Liaqat Yousafzai, a prominent leader of farmers, passed away due to cardiac arrest here on Monday, said his family and leaders of the farming community.He suffered a heart attack an…

Two cops martyred, 3 injured in Peshawar suicide blast

Police officials collecting evidence from the spot after suicide bomb blast on police van near Ring Road, Cattle Market on May 11, 2025. — APPPESHAWAR: A sub-inspector and a constable were martyred and three others were wounded in a suspected suicide …

11 policemen booked for killing man in fake encounter in Burewala

A representational image showing Punjab police personnel at an undisclosed location. — AFP/FileBUREWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency has registered a case against 11 police personnel, including the former SHO of Model Town police station, Burewal…

Illegal housing societies to face action

A general view of a neighbourhood in Pakistan. — AFP/FilePESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a crackdown on illegal housing societies.According to a press release, societies without valid no-objection certificates will be…

Unity stressed to address concerns of Pakhtuns

Chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao in a meeting with a delegation of Pakhtun leaders at Watan Kor on May 5, 2025. — Facebook@QWPPKPESHAWAR: A delegation of Pakhtun leaders, including Khushal Khan Kakar, Chairman of the Pakhtunk…

Cricketer, friend die in road mishap

A representational image of an ambulance. — State Media/FileHARIPUR: Two persons, including a local cricketer from Havelian, were killed while another family member seriously injured when a car fell off the Hazara Motorway bridge near Sera-e-Saleh, po…

Swat Open Chess concludes

A representational image of a chess match.— Reuters/File MINGORA: The scenic valley of Swat played host to a thrilling display of intellect and strategy as the Swat Open Chess Championship 2025 concluded successfully on Saturday at a hotel here on Sat…

BZU seminar honours labourers, advocates for fair wages

This image shows the enternace of the Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan. — multan.punjab.gov.pk/File MULTAN: Marking International Labor Day, a seminar hosted by Bahauddin Zakariya University’s School of Economics on Friday, featured financial e…

Minerals bill a bid to usurp resources: Mian Iftikhar

Awami National Party provincial president Mian Iftikhar Hussain addressing a meeting of Malgari Ustazan on May 1, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook@ANPMarkazPESHAWAR: Awami National Party provincial president Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Thursday rejected t…

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