Zulfiqar Ali

Elite trying to avoid accountability, rule of law, says PM

"The mafias are everywhere; they want preferential treatment to evade the law," he says. Published 22 Apr, 2021 07:17am

PA speaker expels officials over late response to queries

“You, all ministers, seem powerless and bureaucracy is dominant over you," says Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani. Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:52am

Govt okays zoo for Mingora despite reservations

Expert claims place will be ‘torture cell’ for animals as small piece of land allotted for it Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:46am

Outbreak of animal diseases hits Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Livestock dept plans vaccination of cattle in affected districts. Updated 29 Mar, 2021 10:16am

No increase in designated forests after completion of tree tsunami project in KP

Secy says only tree-covered area in KP increased under BTAP. Updated 07 Mar, 2021 11:29am

PTI claims 10 of 12 Senate seats from KP

CM insists opposition failed to ‘buy’ loyalty of ruling party members. Updated 04 Mar, 2021 10:21am

KP law minister resigns over video leak

CM vows to uphold highest standards of accountability... Published 10 Feb, 2021 10:46am

NAB most corrupt institution in country, alleges Fazl

JUI-F chief threatens countrywide protests over action against him... Published 31 Jan, 2021 07:05am

PA panel clears proposed law on domestic violence

Bill likely to be approved in next assembly session. Updated 08 Jan, 2021 09:47am

Tribes voice reservations about forest laws in ex-Fata

Oppose ‘intervention’ in natural forests, asks dept to grow own trees Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:03am

Ex-Fata compensation, economic recovery initiatives in slow lane

Thousands of families struggle to pick up threads of life due to administrative issues hampering these programmes. Updated 20 Dec, 2020 10:36am

Questions raised about PAC impartiality

Opposition says panel’s makeup tipped in favour of govt as it has most members from ruling PTI including speaker. Updated 13 Dec, 2020 11:11am

Minister blames KTH deaths on health system amid calls for his resignation

Tells PA that one secy or DG can’t manage 1,500 health facilities. Updated 08 Dec, 2020 11:03am

Uproar as opposition leader presents initial AGP report in assembly

Minister says it’s a crime to produce unauthenticated, unresolved audit paras in house. Updated 05 Dec, 2020 11:21am

‘Puppet rule’ must come to an end, says PDM

Fazl asks establishment to stop backing ‘illegitimate’ govt. Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:16am

Fazl asks establishment to withdraw government support

PDM to stage power show in Peshawar today. Updated 22 Nov, 2020 11:33am

Parties out to rope in electables

Observers attribute development to rising political temperatures, possibility of early polls Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:45am

No stipend for people with disabilities in last three years

Minister tells PA that dept either didn’t get funds or got them too late for disbursement. Updated 28 Oct, 2020 11:54am

Wildlife dept opposes GDA’s request for control over hiking tracks

Dept says law doesn’t allow any activity in national park without prior approval. Updated 26 Oct, 2020 10:08am

Privilege motions by MPAs against officials record steady increase

Deputy speaker says members shouldn’t bring ordinary complaints to house. Updated 25 Oct, 2020 12:03pm