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 […]
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 […]
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Up to Rs. 55 Per Litre
The government has raised petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs. 55 per litre, among the biggest hikes in recent years. The decision was announced by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb after reviewing international oil market conditions. The petroleum levy on petrol was increased, while the levy on diesel […]
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 […]
Chinese Aerospace Firm Considers $10B Pakistan Investment
The Chinese Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group is considering investing up to $10 billion in Pakistan. The investment could cover mining, advanced technology, industrial projects, and skill development initiatives. A high-level delegation, led by Party Secretary and Chairman Lu Jinhai, met Board of Investment Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Thursday. The group expressed a long-term […]