KP Education Dept Clarifies School Holiday Schedule

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department has clarified that the Friday-Saturday holiday schedule continues in government schools, except winter-zone schools with ongoing exams.

KP CM Reviews Muharram Security Plans in Peshawar Meeting

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi chaired a high-level meeting at CPO Peshawar to review Muharram security, with 43,317 police personnel to be deployed across the province and 127 Imambargahs declared highly sensitive.

Kohat Jirga Vows to Thwart Sectarian Exploitation

A divisional jirga in Kohat reaffirmed commitment to inter-sect harmony, vowed to foil attempts to exploit religious differences during Muharram. KP minister said Rs131 billion allocated for security, 43,000 police deployed.

Punjab Assembly Speaker Backs Opposition in Budget Debate

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar endorsed opposition arguments during the budget debate, allowing political discussions and criticizing the finance minister's absence.

Attock Bans 102 Scholars, Zakirin for 90 Days

Attock district administration imposes a 90-day ban on 35 scholars from delivering speeches and bars 67 others from entering the district to maintain communal harmony during Muharram.

Rana Sanaullah Dismisses Rumours of PM Change

Adviser Rana Sanaullah rejects rumours about PM change, says Shehbaz Sharif is steering country correctly, warns against misinformation, and notes positive impact of Iran sanctions lift.

Budget 2026-27 to Deliver Maximum Relief: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told the National Assembly that the 2026-27 budget provides maximum relief through tax cuts, pension hikes, and agricultural reforms, while opposition criticism focused on insufficient salary increases.

Bolivia Declares Emergency as Protests Worsen

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday after weeks of anti-government protests over rising living costs and economic pressure, escalating into a political crisis.

Moscow Oil Refinery Hit in Major Drone Attack

A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil refinery in southeast Moscow, killing an 8-year-old girl. Despite thick smoke and explosions, residents carried on with daily activities, reflecting a new abnormal.

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