Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Minister Zahir Shah Toru announced on Wednesday the successful distribution of financial assistance cheques worth Rs10,000 each to 438,547 eligible families in the province as part of the Ramazan package. This initiative aimed to provide financial support to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan. He also informed of the disbursement of a total of Rs4.38 billion worth of cheques among deserving families. This indicated a significant effort by the government to alleviate financial burdens on vulnerable households. In a statement issued from his office, the minister provided detailed insights into the distribution process under…
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Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti signaled of nearly 2,000 teachers to be terminated belonging to various ranks due to their habitual absenteeism. This decisive action was the outcome of a comprehensive meeting convened by CM Bugti within the education department. The meeting aimed to tackle the persistent issue of absent teachers, address the challenges faced by dysfunctional educational institutions and introduce reforms. To alleviate the shortage of teachers in schools, CM Bugti has directed the appointment of teachers on a contractual basis. The chief secretary of Balochistan will complete the termination of absentee teachers within a specified timeframe of two…
KP is gearing up to evaluate additional hospitals to expand the reach of free treatment under the Sehat Card Plus scheme. This comes in light of an anticipated surge in patient numbers following Eidul Fitr. Presently, a total of 753 hospitals nationwide cater to the healthcare needs of KP residents. 118 are present within the province and 635 spread across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. This initiative, reinstated under the PTI government, has yet to witness a significant uptick in patient traffic. However, with Eidul Fitr approaching, authorities foresee a notable increase in patient footfall. To prepare for the anticipated rise…
The Pakhtun Students Federation (PSF) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the discontinuation of the distribution of complimentary textbooks to schoolchildren in KPK attending government schools in the area and urged authorities to swiftly reverse this decision. PSF president Abdul Wahab Afridi highlighted the impact of militant activities on the education sector in the tribal district. He cited the destruction of more than 100 schools and the subsequent plight of thousands of students. Afridi emphasized the urgent need for school reconstruction efforts. The president also emphasized the critical importance of continuing to provide free textbooks to students. Afridi underscored that a…
Pakistan issued a stern condemnation of a devastating suicide bombing that shook Kandahar, Afghanistan, claiming the lives of at least 20 innocent individuals. This tragic incident struck a chord with Pakistan. The state emphasized the severity of such violent acts. It viewed them as a shared concern demanding mutual attention and cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The targeted suicide attack specifically aimed at civilians heading to a bank in Kandahar, predominantly government employees collecting their salaries. However, conflicting reports emerged regarding the casualty toll, with hospital authorities initially reporting the figure to the media. Nonetheless, Taliban officials contested this…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a meeting with a delegation from Barrick Gold Company led by CEO Mark Bristow. He emphasized the transformative potential of the Reko Diq project, stating that it would spur development in Balochistan. He reiterated his conviction that the project would mark a significant milestone in the province’s progress. It will usher in an era of prosperity for its residents. During discussions, the prime minister stressed the importance of comprehensive planning, particularly in developing communication infrastructure such as railway lines. He said it is to fully capitalize on the mineral wealth of Balochistan. He underscored the…
The Balochistan government has decided to intensify its efforts to preserve forests and maintain tree cover across the province. Members of civil society emphasized the critical need for swift and practical actions by the provincial authorities to safeguard rare species and uphold environmental sustainability. Aziz Ullah, an environmentalist, highlighted the detrimental impact of illegal logging of ancient trees on Balochistan’s ecosystem. He called for urgent measures to halt this destructive practice. During the harsh winter months in Balochistan, locals resort to cutting down ancient trees such as Juniper, Palos, and Olive. They cut them down for firewood. This led to…
Two soldiers died while the Pakistan Army eliminated eight attackers in Gawadar who tried to breach the Gwadar Port Authority Colony, as per the military’s public relations department. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that a group of eight terrorists tried to infiltrate the Port Authority Colony. However, security, personnel successfully repelled them. In swift response, security forces engaged the terrorists, resulting in the elimination of all eight assailants. They seized a substantial cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during the operation, the ISPR noted. Sepoy Bahar Khan, aged 35 and hailing from Dera Ghazi Khan, along with Sepoy…
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif disclosed the dismissal of Afghan nationals. He said two officers were expelled from the Pakistani Army as part of the country’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. Asif highlighted that the majority of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists reside in Afghanistan. He further said some were resettled in Pakistan during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. He mentioned briefing the National Assembly on this matter. Asif clarified that while there has been no recent influx of Afghan nationals at the state level, infiltration attempts by militants persist. The minister underscored the porous Pak-Afghan border, explaining how individuals can easily cross…
Pakistan’s military launched airstrikes within Afghan territory, prompting a stern warning from the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan about potential repercussions. These airstrikes followed a deadly attack in northwest Pakistan. It claimed the lives of seven soldiers, sparking a blame game between the neighboring countries over responsibility for the attacks. The Taliban accused Pakistan of targeting civilian homes in provinces near the border. This resulted in casualties, a claim initially met with silence from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs until later confirmation. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the airstrikes and cautioned about the potential adverse consequences beyond Pakistan’s control. He urged…