Stories by Mohammad Ashfaq

Govt to replace textbooks in schools to suit newly-introduced semester system

Textbook board chairman says it will significantly reduce weight of schoolbags

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

‘Fake’ security alert triggers Peshawar Civil Secretariat evacuation

CM Afridi dismisses the security threat as fake; says the scare was meant to spread panic.

Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:01am

KP Assembly condemns Punjab govt, police for ‘confining’ CM Afridi

Resolution says relations between the federation and the provinces under the Constitution are based on mutual respect, constitutional limits and the rule of law.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:43am

KP Assembly condemns Punjab govt, police for ‘confining’ CM Afridi

Suspends agenda to discuss incident

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am

Education department revises curricula for matric, intermediate classes

Official says move to ensure greater relevance to evolving needs of modern society

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:04am

New provinces not only way to improve governance: Gohar

Says any step taken in haste and without consensus could harm the federation; expects JUI-F to join PTI's Sept 27 Islamabad march.

Updated 10 Sep, 2026 07:29am

Shortage of students forces University of Peshawar to reduce number of depts

Final approval of 20 departments’ merger will be given by the university senate.

Updated 12 Aug, 2026 09:29am

‘Conservation, responsible utilisation’ of chilghoza forests afoot in KP

Official says NTFP supports communities in harnessing valuable non-timber products in sustainable manner.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:34am

KP CM Afridi warns of march on Islamabad

Party claims one MNA, four MPAs, several workers arrested in Lahore; police use teargas, baton-charge Karachi protesters.

Published 06 Aug, 2026 07:38am

PTI all set to ‘take to streets’ for Imran’s release today

Party says Peshawar event will be centrepiece of its campaign; Rawalpindi admin denies permission for Liaquat Bagh rally.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:23am

30 per cent matric students fail Peshawar board exam

Pass percentage is just 40 among 9th graders.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:17am

KP education boards directed to de-affiliate unregistered private schools

Dept gives three-month time to such institutions for registration with Private Schools Regulatory Authority.

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 09:38am

KP govt fails to dispose of timber harvested 16 years back

The timber worth Rs3.8bn has been dumped in Lower and Upper Kohistan.

Updated 28 Jul, 2026 09:08am

KP lawmakers term action against militants ‘aimless’

Hold debate on law and order situation; say ultimate sufferers of operations are innocent civilians; JUI-F MPA claims Bannu in grip of terrorists.

Updated 22 Jul, 2026 09:18am

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