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KP reports Rs 10.5b loss to infrastructure in recent rains

August 23, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has released details of damage caused to the province’s communication infrastructure by floods and landslides during recent rains. According to the damage assessment report covering the period from August 15 to August 22, at least 331 roads sustained damage at 336 locations, affecting a total stretch of 493 kilometers. Of … Read more

KP issues advisory for tourists and tourist sites across province

July 26, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has issued a travel advisory, warning of possible flash floods in tourist areas from July 21 to July 29. The KP Tourism Department has issued advisory for tourists and tourist sites across the province. The Tourism Department has instructed tourists not to travel unnecessarily and call 1422 before going to … Read more

KP records 756 terrorism cases in first six months of 2025

July 2, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed hundreds of terror-related incidents in first six months of 2025, according to a police report issued. According to the report, a total of 756 cases related to terrorism were registered in various police stations across the province between January 1 and July 1, 2025. During the same period, 94 … Read more

Rain brings relief from heat in parts of Punjab and KP

June 26, 2025 by Abid Khan

Heavy rains, thunderstorms likely in Pakistan from July 5

LAHORE: Rain showers and thunderstorms have brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sargodha, and Bhalwal witnessed varying intensities of rain from light drizzles to heavy downpours offering much-needed respite from the scorching temperatures. However, the rain also led to power outages … Read more

PDMA issues heatwave alert in KP

May 20, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: In light of the intense heatwave affecting the region, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an official alert for the entire province. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), severe heat is expected in the province from May 20 to 24 and alert has been issued to all the … Read more

Weather update: Rain, strong winds likely in parts of KP, Punjab

May 19, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

More rain, thunderstorm predicted in Karachi

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast rain accompanied by strong winds in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, while warning of continued hot and dry conditions in most parts of Sindh and Balochistan. According to the Met Office, Islamabad and its surrounding areas are likely to remain partly cloudy, with a chance … Read more

KP Govt announces to divide Malakand Division

May 15, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced to divide existing Malakand Division into two separate administrative divisions. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur urged the elected public representatives of Malakand Division to mutually consult and finalize the modalities in this regard This, he announced while chairing a consultative session on upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP) for Malakand … Read more

KP waives mountaineering tax for two-years

May 13, 2025 by Abid Khan

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a two-year exemption on mountaineering tax in a bid to promote tourism and adventure sports in the province. According to the Director General of the KP Tourism Authority, the exemption applies specifically to peaks in the Hindu Kush mountain range, including the iconic Terich Mir, the highest peak … Read more

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government aims to enroll One million children in schools

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by Sana Fatima

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government aims to enroll 1 million children in schools as part of the new academic year’s admission campaign, News reported. The provincial government will launch an enrollment drive for the new school year. On Sunday, Provincial Education Minister Faisal Tarakai announced that the government aims to enroll 1 million children in … Read more

‘Country can’t progress until terrorism eliminated in Balochistan, KP’

March 13, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Pakistan cannot progress unless terrorism is completely eradicated from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking at a high-level meeting in Quetta on the law and order situation, he stressed the need for collective efforts to prevent incidents like the recent train hijacking. He also paid tribute to Chief of Army … Read more

First locally transmitted Mpox case reported in KP

February 24, 2025 by Abid Khan

Pharmacist Can Positively Influence Mpox Vaccinations

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded its first locally transmitted case of Monkeypox (Mpox), the province’s chief minister’s health adviser, Ihtisham Ali.

According to Adviser to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Health Ihtisham Khan, the transfer of Monkeypox locally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the first time, the victim’s husband recently returned from a Gulf country.

The infection was detected in a woman who was admitted to hospital on February 18 after experiencing fever and body aches.

Ihtisham Khan said the patient was taken to the hospital on February 18 on complaints of body pain and fever.

Advisor Health says that all close people, including the patient’s husband, have been instructed to have domestic isolation.

A team from the Public Health Section collected samples and sent them to the Public Health Reference Laboratory at Khyber Medical University in Peshawar, where the deadly disease was confirmed on February 21.

This case marks a departure from previous infections in the province, which were linked solely to international travel.

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KP Govt to take action against miscreants in Kurram

February 18, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to launch a strict operation against miscreants in various areas of Kurram, including Ochat and Mandori. A high-level meeting on the situation in Kurram was chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur here Tuesday. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, Additional … Read more

Policeman martyred in attack on anti-polio team in KP

February 3, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

A policeman was martyred when unidentified attackers opened fire on an anti-polio vaccination team in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday. The attack coincided with the launch of Pakistan’s first nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year, which aims to immunize 45 million children across the country. The incident occurred on the opening day of the … Read more

Policeman martyred in attack on anti-polio team in KP

February 3, 2025 by Abid Khan

KHYBER: A police personnel was killed as armed men opned fire at the anti-polio campaign team in Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to District Police Officer (DPO) Rai Mazhar Iqbal, a seven -day anti -polio campaign has been launched across the district.

According to the DPO, terrorists opened fire on a team participating in the anti –polio drive, resulted in the martyrdom of Abdul Khaliq, a policeman who provided security to the polio team in the Bakarabad area of Khyber District.

According to police officials, other staff participating in the anti -polio team was miraculously safe while the motorcyclists fled, two of the 30 bore shells were recovered from the scene.

According to the DPO, as soon as the incident was reported, a large number of police personnel arrived at the scene and arrested the terrorists at various places to arrest the terrorists.

The Department of Health said on condition of anonymity that the anti -polio team has been postponed from the Bakar Abad and postponed the anti -polio campaign.

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PHC orders ECP to resolve Senate election issue in KP

December 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to resolve the issue of Senate election soon.

Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed heard the petition related to holding Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the ECP had sought time for the date of the election on the last hearing, on which the ECP’s lawyer said that the ECP had considered the matter to some extent, the Election Commission had held meetings related to the Senate election.

The Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court said that we give you two weeks’ time, on which the ECP’s lawyer said give more time, the Supreme Court may also take a decision.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that ECP will not conduct the election nor does he want to conduct it, on which Chief Justice Waqar Ahmed said that earlier he did not want to conduct it, now the Election Commission wants to conduct it.

The Election Commission lawyer said that ECP should be given more time and electoral body will try to resolve the matter.

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PTI’s protest badly affecting business activities in KP: SCCI chief

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SCCI), Fazal Muqeem Khan has said that the protest movement of the ruling PTI is badly affecting the economy and business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a video recorded statement released here, the president of the apex trade body of the province has said that the protest of the ruling party in multiplied the hardships of the people of the province while business activities have been buried and had turned the situation grave.

The SCCI chief has said that the concerns of the business community have increased and they not finding no forum for the redressal of their problems.

He said that whenever, the people visit the offices of the district administration, they remain busy in the matters relating to the protest (sit-in) of the ruling party.

He said that bad governance has played havoc with the businesses and economy of the province as due to the protests of the PTI, edibles and other essentials neither enters the province nor could go outside of it.

He said that the recent sit-in of the PTI has inflicted losses to tone of billion rupees on the business community and destroyed the economy of the province. He said that though the agitational politics has affected other provinces also, but KP is worst affected one.

He said that due to the road blockade, the supply of essential food items from Lahore, Rawalpindi-Islamabad and other parts of Punjab remained suspended and if it had remained continued for few other days, then the people of the province would have faced the shortage of petrol and diesel.

The looming crisis, he said was overcome due to the available stock of petrol and diesel.

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Khawaja Asif clarifies no plan to impose governor rule in KP

November 30, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

Amid rumors about imposing governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Defence Minister Khawaja Asif clarified on Saturday that the federal government has no plans to take such action against the PTI-led provincial government. The speculation arose after a federal cabinet meeting reportedly discussed the idea, blaming KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s administration for using … Read more

KP announces 3-day mourning over Islamabad violence

November 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a three-day mourning period across the province against the violence against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf’s protesters at Islamabad D Chowk.

The announcement was made during an emergency session of the KP Assembly, chaired by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a three-day mourning from today against the brutal violence against the PTI protest in Islamabad.

Law Minister Aftab Alam while addressing the KP Assembly said that mountains of atrocities were unleashed on the peaceful protesters. The Chief Executive of province was fired directly and the PTI workers participating in the protest were driven away by vehicles.

The session of the assembly was adjourned till 7 pm today.

It should be remembered that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had announced 10 million each for the party workers who died during the PTI protest.

Earlier, Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Gandapur whilein Mansehra said that bullets were fired directly at PTI leadership and woerks. Bushra Bibi was with him and she was also attacked. The data of thousands of workers who were affected yesterday is also coming.

He said that founder PTI Imran Khan had given a call for a peaceful protest and the dharna was continuing on his call.

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KP Govt delegation succeeds in ceasefire agreement in Kurram

November 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: A delegation formed by the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Kurram situation has successfully concluded a two-day visit to the district to assess the situation and managed to implement a seven-day ceasefire agreement between the two sides. Upon its return to Peshawar, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Muhammad Ali … Read more

Earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country

ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors have been felt in federal capital Islamabad and cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said the earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Swat, Shangla, Malakand, Buner, Mohmand, Shabkadar and Attock.

According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.3 and the epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

However, there have been no reports of loss of life or damage to property.

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E-Courts of KP Service Tribunal resolves 75% cases

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The E-courts, established by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Service Tribunal have disposed of around 75 percent of cases.

Since its introduction by the KP Service Tribunal, the E-courts were contributing a swift disposal of cases, registered by the litigants online.

It said that litigants from the far-flung areas were also benefiting from the E-courts as online services were being provided to the applicants and their lawyers.

Under the E-courts, the judges have also been provided with online dashboards for hearing of the cases. The litigants have expressed satisfaction over the swift performance of E-courts for redressal of their grievances.

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KP starts implementing on solarization flagship project

November 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has started implementation on solarization flagship project with the cost 55 billion in the province.

Memorandums of understandings (MoUs) were signed for the implementation of two separate solarization projects worth Rs 55 billion.

Under the project, all government buildings will be solarized including hospitals, universities, colleges, police stations, jails, tube wells and government offices.

The cost of the solarization project of government buildings is estimated at Rs 20 billion , but initially the solarization of 13,000 government buildings is estimated at Rs 15 billion..

The provincial government has estimated Rs 35 billion for the provision of solar system to the deserving people, 100,000 households in the arranged districts and 30,000 adjoining districts will be given solar system.

Under the project, solar units will be provided to 130,000 households, 65,000 households will be provided free of charge while 65,000 households will be given solar systems at a 50% discount.

In this regard, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur said that he is determined to give relief to the citizens, priority will be given to areas with high load shedding in the solar project.

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KP sells four Markhor hunting permits in 250m

October 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in a significant achievement has sold four Markhor trophy hunting permits for Rs 250 million.

According to the Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the biggest bid of Rs 150 million was offered for Toshi-1 and Toshi-2 Markhor trophy hunting.

Similarly, one Markhor hunt in Kohistan region would fetch Rs 53.7 million while one Markhor hunt from Ghirat, Chitral would fetch Rs 52.8 million.

The department said that 80 percent of the revenue from the trophy hunting program would be distributed among the residents of the respective areas, while funds were also utilized for the welfare and development of the local community as well as the conservation of wildlife in the area.

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CTD kills 209 terrorists across KP in last 9 months

October 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has killed 209 terrorists and 244 were held during intelligence based operations across the province during the last nine months.

According to the statistics issued by CTD, It said that a total 497 incidents of terrorism took place in 27 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last nine months in which 1,154 terrorists of banned organizations were nominated in FIRs, adding that so far 16 accused had so far been punished by the relevant courts.

Sharing the details, the CTD report stated that 39 terrorists were killed in 52 incidents of terrorism occurred in district Dera Ismail Khan, the hometown of the Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and provincial Chief Minister. The police arrested four terrorists.

Similarly, 22 miscreants were killed and 25 were held in 55 incidents in Khyber district, it said, adding that 54 incidents of terrorism were reported from North Waziristan wherein the CTD police killed 27 terrorists and arrested eight others during the operations.

The provincial capital witnessed 33 incidents of terrorism during the last nine months where 66 terrorists were arrested and eight were killed.

In district Shangla, six incidents of terrorism were reported in which 33 terrorists were arrested and one was killed.

The CTD police killed two terrorists and held three others in ten different incidents of terrorism during the period.

Likewise, 11 terrorists were killed in 39 incidents in South Waziristan, while one was arrested.

In 39 incidents of terrorism registered in district Bajaur, some five terrorists were killed while eight were arrested.

District Bannu witnessed 40 incidents of terrorism wherein 21 terrorists were arrested while 15 were killed.

Two terrorists were killed in two incidents of terrorism in district Buner, four were held and four others were killed in one incident in district Charsadda.

The CTD said that six incidents of terrorism occurred in district Lower Dir where two suspects were apprehended. Similarly, two terrorists were held in district Hangu where nine incidents of terrorism were reported.

In Karak, three suspects were arrested in connection with five incidents of terrorism. Four terrorists were killed in Kohat where five incidents occurred.

Six terrorists were held and one killed in 17 incidents of terrorism in District Kurram. 14 terrorists were killed and eight arrested in 37 incidents of terrorism in District Lakki Marwat. 25 terrorists were arrested in four incidents of terrorism in Malakand.

Similarly, four suspects were arrested in one incident of terrorism in Mansehra district. 11 terrorists were killed and nine were arrested in nine incidents in Mardan.

In Mohmand district, eight incidents were reported wherein six terrorists were killed and one was arrested.

Five terrorists were arrested while two were killed in seven incidents in Nowshera district.

The CTD killed 28 terrorists and arrested six suspects in 51 terrorist incidents in Tank District.

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Kundi calls for action against PTI workers involved in vandalism

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi said that the federal government should take action against those who were involved in vandalism during yesterday’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s public meeting.

Speaking to the media after inauguration of `Artisans at Work Exhibition’ at Centaurus Mall, Faisal Kundi emphasized that everyone should abide constitution and law saying, “I will abide by the law as long as I am in power ”.

Criticizing the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, Governor KP said that the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is having more ministries contrary to the law which says that the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister cannot hold more than five ministries.

He said that the writ of state is being challenged in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while majority of the incidents of terrorism are happening in Chief Minister’s own district.

“Either the Chief Minister should have courage to take action or he may be bracketed with those who are involved in terrorism”, he said.

Expressing concerns over deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Governor KP said that the terrorism and extortion are on the rise in the province.

Considering such situation, he will ask the Prime Minister and Interior Minister to call an emergency meeting on the situation of KP soon, Faisal Kundi said.

Faisal Kundi said that the Chief Minister with a two-third majority should take a vote of confidence from the Provincial Assembly.

He also called for speedy trial of the May 9 accused and said that there should be no exception for those who do not follow the constitution of the country.

“Even the enemies of the country cannot do what happened on May 9 and how the military installations were targeted”, he said.

Earlier, the Governor KP visited the exhibition and praised the work of artisans and crafters for showcasing their live skills for the visitors and general public.

The exhibition included stalls of unique types of embroidery, block printing, truck art, hand printing, knitting, fancy products, weaving, pottery, khaadi work and other arts and crafts.

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Chief Justice advocates dismissal of officers involved in felling

September 4, 2024 by Yasin Fatima

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the decision to dismiss and penalize a regional officer of the Mardan forest division — Meher Badshah — for his involvement in the logging of Shisham trees in Mardan.

The court has urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to provide the forest department’s 5-year budget, and the details of the employees and the trees logged legally, and illegally.

The apex court has also asked for details regarding the department’s 5-year afforestation plan.

During the hearing session, the court remarked that rapid deforestation is extremely serious, and the practice is taking place in cahoots.

Chief Justice of Pakistan — Qazi Faez Isa — observed that rapid deforestation is causing extreme weather events while the trees are being felled and sold all over the country.

The Chief Justice has also remarked that the employees and officers involved in felling should be dismissed from their jobs as he criticized the department for its inactivity.

The three-member bench, under Chief Justice Qazi Faez, has adjourned the hearing for one month.

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88 people died in rain related incidents in KP

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: At least 88 people have died in various incidents due to monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 1 to August 31, 2024.

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) released a report on losses. 88 people including 43 children and 19 women died in various incidents due to rains while 129 people were injured in accidents as a result of rains in different districts. PDMA report said most of the injured include 61 children and 29 women.

Similarly, 958 houses were affected by the rains across the province and 260 houses were completely destroyed while 698 houses were partially damaged.

According to the PDMA 7 school buildings have also been damaged by the rains and 147 cattle also died in different districts due to recent rains.

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