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Endoscopy technician found dead in KTH

PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):The endoscopy technician of Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH), Halima Bibi, was found dead in the hospital’s restoom on Wednesday.  Preliminary details indicate that Halima Bibi’s body was found with injection marks and razor wounds on her hands.  The body was transferred to the Forensic Center of Khyber Medical College for a comprehensive… Continue reading Endoscopy technician found dead in KTH

Six soldiers martyred, 4 terrorists killed in South Waziristan encounter: ISPR

PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP): Six troops were martyred and four terrorists killed during exchange of firing in South Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday. According to ISPR, fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists in general area Asman Manza, South Waziristan District. “Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly four terrorists were… Continue reading Six soldiers martyred, 4 terrorists killed in South Waziristan encounter: ISPR

Army helicopter reaches to rescue school children stranded midair in Battagram

PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP): An army helicopter arrived and  start sling operation to rescue school children stranded mid-air after a chairlift’s cable broke down in the Allai Tehsil of Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. Special Services Group Sling Team will carry out the operation to rescue eight students along with two teachers who were stuck… Continue reading Army helicopter reaches to rescue school children stranded midair in Battagram

Rain predicted from August 23 to 27 in KP

PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP): The Regional Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted rains starting August 23 to 27 in most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A notification issued by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) stated that Regional Met Office Peshawar has informed that a new spell of rains is starting for which people are urged to take… Continue reading Rain predicted from August 23 to 27 in KP

Three killed in traffic accident

PESHAWAR, Aug 21 (APP): At least three persons were killed while 17 others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in Shangla district due to passenger van brake failure here on Monday. According to details, the incident unfolded when the driver lost control due to brake failure. Rescue and emergency teams were immediately reached… Continue reading Three killed in traffic accident

PESCO notifies power suspension schedule

PESHAWAR, Aug 21 (APP):The Peshawar Electrical Supply Company (PESCO) on Monday notified power suspension schedule of various grid stations of the province due to maintenance work on August 22 (Tuesday) as follows: – 132 KV Jamrud Grid Station from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., affecting consumers of 11 KV Gull Abad feeders  -132 KV Warsak… Continue reading PESCO notifies power suspension schedule

Governor GB meets Governor KP, discusses joint work on tourism sector

PESHAWAR, Aug 20 (APP):Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah reached Governor House Peshawar on his visit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and met with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali. Matters of mutual interest and other important issues were discussed in the meeting. In the meeting, the two governors discussed the promotion of tourism activities between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa… Continue reading Governor GB meets Governor KP, discusses joint work on tourism sector

Energy projects proved to be game changer in economic stability, controlling of power crisis: CEO PEDO

PESHAWAR, Aug 20 (APP):Chief Executive Officer, Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) Engineer Naeem Khan on Sunday said that the ongoing energy projects for the production of cheap hydropower in the province would be proved as game changer for the stability of the economy of the province and to control the ongoing energy crisis in the… Continue reading Energy projects proved to be game changer in economic stability, controlling of power crisis: CEO PEDO

KP Hot, humid weather with isolated rain, gusty winds likely to persist in KP

PESHAWAR, Aug 20 (APP):The Provincial Meteorological Center Sunday predicted mainly hot, humid, and partly cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the province. However, it said that scattered rain-thunderstorm associated with gusty winds is likely to occur over Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Shangla, Upper & Lower Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Mardan, Swabi and… Continue reading KP Hot, humid weather with isolated rain, gusty winds likely to persist in KP

FIA arrest smuggler, recover cash

PESHAWAR, Aug 19 (APP):Deputy Director Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar raided Chowk Yadgar and arrested the alleged accused involved in smuggling of dollars here on Saturday. Talking to media men, he said as many as 60,300 dollars and Rs. 1.2 million were recovered from the possession of the accused. The alleged accused… Continue reading FIA arrest smuggler, recover cash

Bid to smuggle four leopard skins foiled, four poachers arrested

PESHAWAR, Aug 18 (APP):The Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has foiled a bid to smuggle four skins of rare snow leopard and arrested four poachers on Hazara Expressway on Friday. “The seizure and arrest came in the wake of prior information about smuggling of skins to Islamabad from Hazara,” informs Sardar Nawaz SDFO Wildlife Department… Continue reading Bid to smuggle four leopard skins foiled, four poachers arrested

Police bust six criminal gangs, arrest 16 gangsters

PESHAWAR, Aug 18 (APP):Capital City Police have busted six criminal gangs and arrested 16 accused during a crackdown launched in different areas, said SP Faqirabad, Dr Mohammad Umer here on Friday. On growing complaints of street crimes in the interior city, the Capital City Police Officer Syed Ashfaq Noor has formed special teams to nab… Continue reading Police bust six criminal gangs, arrest 16 gangsters

Belgium to support promotion of education in merged districts

PESHAWAR, Aug 17 (APP):Ambassador of Belgium Charles Delogne on Thursday called on  Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ghulam Ali here at the Governor’s House. In the meeting, discussions were held on bilateral issues, trade relations and enhancing people-to-people relations between the two sides, said a press release issued here. The two sides also discussed issues related… Continue reading Belgium to support promotion of education in merged districts

ICP on-campus precious trees on sale to meet expenses

PESHAWAR, Aug 17 (APP):The Islamia College Peshawar (ICP) in a bid to meet the university expenses has put the on-campus precious trees and wood on sale. According to an official document, “The office of the convener center purchase committee has floated an advertisement in the newspapers inviting the bid for the sale of 53 dry… Continue reading ICP on-campus precious trees on sale to meet expenses

PBF calls for the revival of sick industries in KP

PESHAWAR, Aug 17 (APP):Vice Chairman, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Ashfaque Paracha on Thursday urged the authorities concerned to take effective measures to revive sick industries and also solve the problems being faced by the industrialists in the province. He said that steps should be taken to resolve the issues of the industrialists… Continue reading PBF calls for the revival of sick industries in KP

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