Peshawar University staff demand federal control amid salary, pension crisis

Jan 11, 2026

The demand was made during a protest held over the non-payment of December salaries and pensions to university employees.

Pakistani universities in crisis as hiring delays trigger strike at University of Peshawar

Feb 10, 2026

According to Dawn, the strike call came from the Peshawar University Teachers Association, whose members have halted lectures, examinations, admissions duties and participation in...

Pakistan steps up crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants

Aug 15, 2025

Pakistani police in Peshawar have detained numerous undocumented Afghan migrants during intensified operations, seizing weapons and narcotics. The crackdown follows suspended visa renewals and...

Pakistan: Peshawar local government employees threaten strike over delayed salaries

Jan 15, 2025

Local government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan, are threatening to strike after not receiving their December salaries, citing a financial crisis that has hindered the...

African giraffe worth Rs 10 mln dies in Peshawar Zoo under mysterious circumstances

Dec 15, 2020

Peshawar [Pakistan], December 16 : An African giraffe in Peshawar Zoo who was given "appropriate" treatment" has died under mysterious circumstances.

Unidentified attackers hurl hand grenades at Peshawar airport watch tower

Oct 12, 2022

Peshawar [Pakistan], October 12 : Unidentified attackers on Tuesday hurled a hand grenade at the security watch tower of Peshawar airport.