Govt Maintains Fuel Prices Despite Global Oil Surge
The government has banned the export of petroleum products to protect local supplies. It is considering not increasing fuel prices for now despite rising global oil prices. Officials mention a Rs. 389 billion emergency fund in the budget may be used to absorb the impact. Estimates as of March 12 show petrol could increase by […]
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 […]
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 […]
KP CM Orders Immediate Solar Distribution to Poor Households
Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has ordered the immediate distribution of solar systems to poor households under the Provincial Households Solarisation Initiative. He gave the directives while reviewing the project’s progress at the Chief Minister’s House. Afridi stressed that all necessary steps should be completed without delay. The CM said the initiative aims to provide […]
KP Police Launch Country’s First UAV Division
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have established the country’s first dedicated UAV division to strengthen aerial surveillance and security operations. Officials said the move reflects a shift towards using modern technology in counterterrorism efforts. Since the start of 2025, UAVs with thermal cameras have helped police track militants hiding in difficult terrain. These drones have […]
Govt Introduces Fixed Charges for 3-Phase and Solar Consumers
The federal government has imposed fixed electricity charges on consumers with three-phase meters, including those using solar systems. The new charges will appear in this month’s electricity bills. Under the revised structure approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), consumers with a five-kilowatt approved load will pay a minimum fixed charge of Rs. […]
KP CM Inaugurates Rs2.3bn Safe City Project in Peshawar
The Peshawar Safe City Project, first conceived in 2008, has finally been inaugurated after nearly 18 years. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi launched the project at the city’s police headquarters. The initiative aims to strengthen security, surveillance, and policing in the provincial capital. Developed for Rs2.3 billion, the project introduces a modern monitoring […]
CM Sohail Afridi Approves Swat Motorway Phase II
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has approved the start of Swat Motorway Phase II to boost tourism and economic activity in the Malakand Region. He decided during a meeting with Malakand parliamentarians at the Chief Minister’s House. The meeting also reviewed Provincial Transmission Line Project Phase II and discussed the Annual Development Programme […]