KP Launches Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, in collaboration with UN Women, has officially launched the Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030. The policy was developed through a detailed consultative and evidence-based process led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) and the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. The initiative also received technical support from […]
Bano Qabil IT Centre Launched in Peshawar
A well-equipped IT training centre for youth has been opened in Peshawar to provide modern digital skills and online earning opportunities. The centre was launched under the Al-Khidmat Bano Qabil programme of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan. It was established in collaboration with Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan. The facility is located at Markaz-e-Islami, Sardargarhi. The Jamaat-i-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emir, […]
Transport Fares Increase as Petrol Prices Hike
Public transport in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and surrounding areas has raised fares following a second major increase in petroleum prices. The stop-to-stop fare has now been fixed at Rs. 30, becoming the new minimum for intra-city travel. Longer routes between Rawalpindi and Islamabad have seen a Rs. 15 increase per passenger. Trips to suburban areas and […]
Pakistan Grants 11 Oil and Gas Blocks to Local Companies
The Government of Pakistan has awarded 11 onshore oil and gas exploration blocks to local companies, with a minimum investment commitment of over $31 million over the next three years. The move aims to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imports. The Petroleum Division signed Petroleum Concession Agreements and Exploration Licences in Islamabad, […]
KP Moves to Curb Beggary with Rehabilitation-Based Law
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet has approved the KP Vagrancy Control and Rehabilitation Bill 2025, which aims to address beggary through a modern and rights-based approach. The proposed law will replace the 2020 framework, focusing mainly on rehabilitation rather than punishment. It also clearly separates vulnerable individuals in need of support from organised criminal groups involved […]
Banks Report Rs671 Billion Profit in 2025
Pakistan’s banking sector posted combined profits of Rs671 billion in 2025, marking an 11% year-on-year growth, according to a report by Topline Securities. The growth was mainly driven by a significant decline in interest expenses, which offset lower interest income in a low policy rate environment, boosting overall net interest income (NII). United Bank Ltd […]
Islamabad Initiates ‘No Child Left Behind’ to Enroll Out-of-School Children
A three-year campaign, ‘No Child Left Behind’, has been launched in Islamabad to enroll out-of-school children. The initiative has been introduced by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training under Federal Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. It is being implemented in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and the Islamabad Capital Territory Education […]
Govt to Reduce Direct Taxes to Support Business Community
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government plans to gradually reduce direct taxes to provide relief to the business community and promote economic growth. He made these remarks while launching the PSDP Data Portal at the Ministry of Planning, describing the initiative as a step toward promoting transparency, investment, and private sector development. […]
CM Approves Rs 9.94 Billion Project for Underpasses on Peshawar Ring Road
A big infrastructure project has been approved by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in order to build five major underpasses along the busy Peshawar Ring Road at a cost of about Rs 9.94 billion. The initiative was undertaken as an extension of the urban development plan by the provincial government to ease traffic congestion and […]