February 2026

MPA Sajjad Barkwal rebels against KP assembly move, says party leadership was not consulted PESHAWAR: Divisions have emerged in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly’s recent unanimous resolution calling for the creation of a separate Hazara province. PTI MPA Sajjad Barkwal strongly opposed the move during an assembly session, accusing the party leadership

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a video message on January 27, 2026. SCREENGRAB PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Monday directed authorities to complete the verification process for the disbursement of relief funds to the affected families in Tirah within a week, stressing that payments must be ensured at the earliest. The

RAWALPINDI: After assuming additional responsibilities as Director General of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Rawalpindi Commissioner Aamir Khattak took notice of the multi-billion-rupee mega financial scandal that took place in the past. According to officials, he has announced an agenda aimed at restoring the image of the organization through image-building initiatives, good governance, a public-friendly environment,

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has completed approximately 80 percent of underground cabling and utility services in the historic Raja Bazaar and the newly developed Commercial Avenue Market. Initial work on a major beautification project has also begun, with the Rs875 million scheme scheduled to be completed by May 30. After completion, residents will

sale, purchase, use continues unabated; sparklers, other fireworks are also openly sold RAWALPINDI: Despite a ban, Chinese-made fireworks have flooded the streets of Rawalpindi. On the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema has imposed a ban on fireworks, firecrackers, aerial firing, driving, riding motorcycles without silencers and noisy behavior on the roads. He

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Punjab Transport Company headquarters and Electric Vehicle Command and Control Center PHOTO: X/MARYAM NAWAZ SHARIF LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated Punjab Transport Company headquarters and Electric Vehicle Command and Control Centre. During a visit, the Chief Minister also saw an automatic washing facility for electric buses.