Tag: Peshawar News

Power suspension in Peshawar notified

PESHAWAR, Sep 26 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) on Tuesday notified that due to maintenance work power supply will remain suspended from Peshawar City Grid Station on 27th September from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Consequently, it said that consumers of 11KV Sikandar Pura, Lala, Hashtnaghari, Chugulpura, Chamkani, Jhagra, Radio Pakistan, Sethi Town, Gulbahar, Zaryab,… Continue reading Power suspension in Peshawar notified

FPCCI, KP Forest Dept join hands to accelerate forestation

PESHAWAR, Sep 26 (APP):The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Region and Department of Forest have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for acceleration of tree plantation and joint efforts against deforestation. In this connection, a MoU signing ceremony was held at the office of the Chief Conservator (Forest), Fazal… Continue reading FPCCI, KP Forest Dept join hands to accelerate forestation

PESCO to end “Kunda” culture from KP in three months: Spokesman

PESHAWAR, Sep 26 (APP):The menace of power theft in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was not only causing billions of rupees in losses to the national kitty but also resulted in load-shedding even 12 to 18 hours in districts with high line losses. According to the spokesman of PESCO currently the company was facing line losses of 42… Continue reading PESCO to end “Kunda” culture from KP in three months: Spokesman

Crackdown against electricity theft continues, Rs 10 million arrears recovered from defaulters

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has registered more than 25 cases related to electricity theft against individuals involved in illegal power consumption within the Lala Subdivision. The PESCO has launched a crackdown against electricity thieves in the city. This crackdown, led by PESCO officials, is being carried out in collaboration with district… Continue reading Crackdown against electricity theft continues, Rs 10 million arrears recovered from defaulters

Police arrest three drug smugglers

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):In a successful operation, Shahpur Police Station officials have seized a substantial quantity of narcotics and apprehended three individuals involved in drug trafficking. The operation was initiated based on a tip-off regarding ongoing drug trafficking activities. The police conducted a raid on a suspected residence, leading to the arrest of smugglers, said… Continue reading Police arrest three drug smugglers

Life, Seerah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) beacon of light of mankind

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):With only three days left in Eid Milad un Nabi (SAWW) celebrations, the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including seven merged tribal districts have decorated their houses and vehicles with colourful buntings to express their immeasurable love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBHU) on His birthday anniversary. From Chitral to DI Khan and… Continue reading Life, Seerah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) beacon of light of mankind

Power suspension for Peshawar, Sarai Naurang, Hattar notified

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) on Monday notified that due to maintenance work power supply will remain suspended from Peshawar University Grid Station on 26th and 30th September from 7 a.m. to12 p.m. Subsequently, the consumers of University Campus, Canal Town, Malakandher, Engineering, Regi, Taj Abad 1,2, Agriculture, Mera Achini, HMC, Ring… Continue reading Power suspension for Peshawar, Sarai Naurang, Hattar notified

Swat witnessing influx of foreign tourists nowadays

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):Known as the Switzerland of Pakistan, the Swat district was nowadays witnessing an influx of foreign tourists specially from European countries to explore the beauty of nature in this one of its kind areas. According to the district administration, during the month of September, a large number of foreign tourists including from… Continue reading Swat witnessing influx of foreign tourists nowadays

MDCAT’s successful students protest re-conduct of exam

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):Scores of students who passed the MDCAT exam on Monday staged a protest in front of the Peshawar Press Club and demanded stern action against the students involved in cheating rather than re-conducting the exam. A large number of successful students of the MDCAT exam chanted slogans against the cheating mafia and… Continue reading MDCAT’s successful students protest re-conduct of exam

KP Govt dispatches relief goods to affectees of Jaranwala incident

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on Monday dispatched relief goods along with a high level delegation for affectees of Jaranwala incident to express solidarity with them. The delegation led by Chief Khateeb KP Maulana Tayyab Qureshi and Bishop Sarfaraz Peter would hand over the relief goods to the affectees. Maulana Tayyab Qureshi said… Continue reading KP Govt dispatches relief goods to affectees of Jaranwala incident

NAB-KP starts inquiries, investigations against former politicians, bureaucrats

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):The National Accountability Bureau Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (NAB-KP) has started inquiries and investigations against former bureaucrats and politicians including former ministers of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to NAB-KP, high level investigation has started against two former PPP ministers Sher Azam Wazir and Mehmood Zaib as both were accused… Continue reading NAB-KP starts inquiries, investigations against former politicians, bureaucrats

PESCO removes 5816 illegal connections; 521 power pilferers held

PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (PESCO) during its on-going drive against power pilferers and defaulters removed 5816 illegal connections across the province and 521 persons were arrested by police on charge of power theft. PESCO spokesman said here Monday that PESCO submitted various applications to police against more than 4932 electricity thieves while… Continue reading PESCO removes 5816 illegal connections; 521 power pilferers held

Training for building capacity of community women leaders to promote votes held

PESHAWAR, Sep 24 (APP):A day-long Training of Trainers for “Building the Capacity of Community Women Leaders to Promote Votes without Violence” was organized by PODA organization in Peshawar. The master training was attended by 10 promising women leaders from the district Khyber including minority representatives, communities and women heading community based groups, ex-councilors, women journalists,… Continue reading Training for building capacity of community women leaders to promote votes held

Solving masses issues top most priorities: Commissioner

MARDAN, Sept. 23 (APP)::Commissioner of Mardan Division Shaukat Ali Yousafzai has called on administrative and government officials to prioritize resolving masses issues. Talking to officers upon assuming charge of Commissioner Mardan, he emphasized the importance of officials venturing into the field and engaging directly with the community instead of confining themselves to their offices. Shaukat… Continue reading Solving masses issues top most priorities: Commissioner

Distt Administration sensitise people about importance of polio vaccination

PESHAWAR, Sep 22 (APP):On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Aafaq Wazir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Relief Muhammad Imran Khan visited the motorway toll plaza along with polio teams and revenue staff and sensitized commuters and passengers of public transport about the importance of the Oral Polio-virus Vaccine (OPV). The ADC, along with health teams,… Continue reading Distt Administration sensitise people about importance of polio vaccination

IGP emphasizes use of modern technology for ensuring public safety

PESHAWAR, Sep 22 (APP):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Akhtar Hayat Khan has expressed the need for the proper implementation of security measures in the region and emphasized the importance of utilizing modern technology to ensure public safety. He made these remarks while addressing police officers and personnel during his visit to Haripur. He… Continue reading IGP emphasizes use of modern technology for ensuring public safety

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