KP Govt Considers Relocation of Bacha Khan Airport
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering building a new international airport for Peshawar and shifting the current Bacha Khan International Airport to a safer location outside the city. Officials say the initial planning work will soon be prepared and presented to the provincial government. The proposal was discussed in a meeting chaired by Peshawar Commissioner […]
Govt Approves Weekly Fuel Price Review System
The government has approved a new system to review petroleum prices on a weekly basis. It aims to help the oil industry manage rising premiums, insurance, and freight costs. The decision follows concerns from the Petroleum Division over possible supply pressures in the Gulf region. Global oil markets have recently been volatile. This is mainly […]
KP Announces Temporary Four-Day School Week
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reduced in-person classes to four days a week for the next two months due to concerns over fuel supply and rising petroleum prices. Under the new decision, all public and private schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays across the province. Educational institutions have been advised […]
Pakistan Steps Toward 5G with $507m Spectrum Sale
Pakistan has moved a step closer to launching 5G after the government completed its spectrum auction on Tuesday, raising $507 million. A total of 480 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum was sold after three rounds of bidding among telecom operators, including Jazz, Ufone, and Zong. Jazz secured the largest share with 190MHz, while Ufone acquired 180MHz […]
Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction Today
The government has confirmed that the 5G telecom spectrum auction will take place today as planned. Officials said there will be no delay after successful mock exercises with the three telecom companies including Jazz, Zong and Ufone. IT Minister Shaza Fatima said the process has been designed so that all companies can participate fairly. She […]
Skill Training Programme Launched for Khyber Youth and Women
The Landi Kotal tehsil government district has launched a small-scale skills and arts development project to train local youth and women. The programme is being carried out under the supervision of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Tehsil Chairman Shah Khalid said 40 male and 25 female students were selected through a merit-based process. They […]
KP Transporters Raise Intercity Fares by 20%
Transporters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have increased intercity fares by about 20 percent after the recent rise in petroleum prices. However, the provincial government has not officially announced it. The KP Transport Owners Association reported a fare increase of about Rs. 1,000 per passenger. This hike affects long-distance routes, including Lahore and Karachi. Fares for transport […]
Gold Falls 1.5% on Strong Dollar and Rising Oil Prices
Gold prices fell about 1.5% on Monday as a stronger US dollar and higher energy prices lowered hopes for near-term interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 1.5% to $5,091.02 per ounce at 0233 GMT, while US gold futures for April delivery dropped 1.2% to $5,097.40. The US dollar reached a three-month high, making gold more […]
KP CM Announces Fuel Subsidy for Motorcyclists
Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Sunday announced a fuel subsidy for registered motorcyclists across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with other relief measures. He said the provincial government will provide Rs. 2,200 in two monthly payments to approximately 100 million people living below the poverty line. Registered motorcyclists will receive Rs. 1,100 immediately and Rs. 1,100 […]