Stories by Mohammad Ashfaq

KP education directorate to be bifurcated to improve learning

Department has also considered restructuring education offices at district level. Updated 04 Jul, 2026 09:53am

Talks with government still at ‘offer stage’: Barrister Gohar

• Says authorities must first respond to PTI’s offer • No decision yet to boycott AJK polls • Insists party has no intention to Published 02 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Barrister Gohar says PTI not talking with govt at the moment

PTI chairman says party will make decision on upcoming elections in AJK in the next two days. Published 01 Jul, 2026 10:23pm

Denial of minimum wage to teachers sparks heated debate in PA

Speaker directs education minister to relieve the officials who inked a "cruel" agreement with teachers. Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:10am

KP BUDGET 2026-27 : KP unveils Rs524.3bn development outlay

Infrastructure claims lion’s share with 44pc of total budget; Rs12bn disaster fund established to tackle climate vulnerabilities. Updated 20 Jun, 2026 07:09am

Early flood warning system components stolen in Kumrat, Mankial valleys

Officials call for better community awareness, participation to protect equipment. Updated 16 Jun, 2026 10:01am

KP speaker reluctant to summon PA amid fears of backlash

PESHAWAR / MANSEHRA: Following the emergence of a dissident group of lawmakers within the ruling PTI, Khyber... Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am

Speaker hesitant to convene KP Assembly amid PTI lawmakers’ dissent

“We don’t need any incentives; our one-point agenda is the decisive movement for the release of Imran Khan,” dissident Mushtaq Ghani said. Updated 09 Jun, 2026 01:13am

PTI lawmakers in KP decry ‘lack of efforts’ for Imran’s release

Write letter to party chairman; raise governance concerns; demand comprehensive and organised action plan. Updated 03 Jun, 2026 09:15am

Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmakers flag corruption, law and order issues to CM

Afridi calls PTI parliamentary party meeting attended by 52 out of 92 PTI MPAs. Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:51am

Summer camps in schools to cover learning losses of students in KP

“We will focus on foundational literacy and numeracy to improve the learning level of students,” says official. Updated 01 Jun, 2026 08:46am

KP CM Afridi urges GB chief justice to ensure transparency amid 'alarming' electoral environment

Reports of political workers being harassed, unlawfully detained, and prevented from engaging in political activity were “deeply troubling,” says Afridi. Updated 30 May, 2026 08:46pm

Govt decides to extend semester system to private schools

Official says the policy is meant to end disparity in academic calendars of private and public educational institutions. Updated 11 May, 2026 09:26am

Undergraduate course developed to counter violent extremism

KPCVE chief says draft shared with VCs, academics and college directors for feedback Published 10 May, 2026 07:02am

Planning cadre officers upset over induction of ex-Fata employees

They insist the government's move will impact their promotion. Updated 09 May, 2026 09:32am

Lawmakers raise voice over tree felling in South Waziristan

Call for immediate govt intervention; inquiry also demanded. Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:42am

Technical glitch surfaces over disparity in academic calendar of govt, private schools in KP

Expert calls for across the board enforcement of semester system. Published 27 Apr, 2026 09:18am

KP govt to restore district tier of local government system

LG dept has forwarded draft amendments to law dept for vetting. Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:09am

Many teacher quota posts vacant due to unavailability of non-Muslims, KP Assembly told

Chair refers matter to relevant house committee for discussion, recommendations. Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:40am

KP lawmakers demand tax on tobacco transportation to other provinces

Regret KP has one or two cigarette manufacturing factories. Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:56am