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KP CM Mahmood launches second phase of ‘Insaf Rozgar Scheme’

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KP CM Mahmood Khan Insaf Rozgar Scheme

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Friday launched the second phase of ‘Insaf Rozgar Scheme’ with a total cost of Rs 700 million. Under the scheme, interest free loans ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 million rupees will be provided to the jobless people of newly merged districts. People between the age … Read more

KP CM directs ensuring progress on projects under KPCIP initiative

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KP CM Mahmood Khan

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has termed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP) as important initiative for public welfare and has directed the relevant authorities to ensure physical progress on various package under the project as per stipulated timelines. The KP CM directs ensuring progress on projects under KPCIP initiative. He said … Read more

KP CM announces relief package for flood affectees of Balochistan

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KP CM Mahmood Khan

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan Saturday announced the relief package for the flood affectees of Balochistan and directed the relevant authorities to ensure the provision of the announced package to flood-hit people within the next 24 hours. As per special directives of the chief minister, 32 trucks of relief packages from the government of … Read more

No-confidence motion against KP Chief Minister withdrawn

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KP CM Mahmood Khan

The joint opposition parties of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly have withdrawn their no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Mahmood Khan. Speaking on a point of order in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday, the Parliamentary Leader of ANP Sardar Hussain Babak said the purpose of submitting the no-confidence motion against the Leader of the House is … Read more

Opposition parties submit no-trust motion against KP CM Mahmood Khan

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KP CM Mahmood Khan

The opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday filed a no-confidence motion against KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the provincial assembly. Read more: Opposition submits no-confidence motion against NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri 20 Members of Provincial Assembly have signed the motion, which has been submitted by a delegation of senior lawmakers in the … Read more

KP Announces 25% increase in government employees’ salaries

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KP government employee salaries to rise

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has declared a 25% hike in the salaries of provincial government employees from June 2021.

While talking to media officials in Peshawar, KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan announced the increase in the salaries of government employees by 25%.

He said Adhoc relief will also be announced for government servants in the upcoming budget.

Mahmood Khan said despite the financial crisis, the salaries of employees are being increased.

“Maximum relief will be provided to the employees,” the Chief Minister said.

He further added, “The minimum wages of labourers will also be enhanced from seventeen to twenty-one thousand per month from the in the upcoming budget.”

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan had approved the increase in the salaries of federal government employees.

Finance Ministry officials briefed the Prime Minister during the meeting. The meeting also discussed the burden on the national exchequer after the increase in salaries.

According to sources, the cabinet had approved the increase in the salaries of government employees through summary circulation.

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PM Imran strongly rebukes the murder of ATC judge & family

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PM Imran ATC judge Aftab Afridi murdered

Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly rebuked the attack on anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge Aftab Afridi, who was killed along with his wife and two children after unknown men opened fire on his vehicle in Swabi.

The premier took to his Twitter and wrote, “Strongly condemn the murder of ATC judge Aftab Afridi, his wife & 2 children at Anbar Interchange, Swabi.”

“The perpetrators of this gruesome act will be apprehended & dealt with the full severity of the law,” PM Imran added.

Note that ATC judge Aftab Afridi’s vehicle was attacked by target killers near Ambar interchange in Swabi.

“Two security guards in the judge’s convoy also sustained wounds in the attack,” police said.

However, the dead bodies and other wounded were taken to a nearby hospital for medical aid and legal formalities.

The security forces and police cordoned off the area and started began investigating from the scene for criminological inquiry.

Moreover, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan rebuked the killing and expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident.

“Targeting women and children is a coward attempt,” he said.

Furthermore, the chief minister has instructed the police to promptly arrest the culprits behind the attack.

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ATC judge Aftab Afridi Shot Dead Along With Wife, 2 Children

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ATC judge murder case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge, Aftab Afridi along with his wife and children were killed after unknown men opened fire on his vehicle in Swabi here on Sunday. According to the details, the judge’s vehicle was attacked by target killers near Ambar interchange in Swabi. “Two security guards in the judge’s convoy also sustained wounds … Read more

Housing flats inauguration: PM distributes ownership documents to allottees

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Housing flats inauguration

Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with other development projects, has also inaugurated housing flats in Jalozai, Nowshera.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister was briefed on the project by the provincial housing authority officials.

He was informed that more housing projects would also be set up in other cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Charsadda and Hangu. A total of 30,788 units will be manufactured in the next six months.

Moreover, the premier also distributed ownership documents to the allottees of the flats.

He said that providing shelter to the poor and middle class is one of the priorities of the government.

However, in this regard, projects are being launched across the country.

Earlier in a day, PM Imran also inaugurated the Institute of Cardiology in Peshawar on Wednesday (today).

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony in Peshawar, the premier said the poor people who cannot afford treatment of heart diseases at private hospitals will now have best medical facilities at this Cardiac Institute.

He said the institute will provide quality medical treatment to heart patients in the region.

PM inaugurates Institute of Cardiology

PM Imran also congratulated the KP Chief Minister for completing this project despite financial constraints amidst Covid-19. He directed for maintaining high standard of facilities at the institute.

The KP government’s universal health insurance is another important initiative in terms of provision of health coverage to the people of the province, particularly the deserving families.

Imran Khan said the PTI government’s Sehat Insaf Card scheme will contribute greatly for ensuring health facilities to the deserving families. However, the private sector is being facilitated and encouraged to construct hospitals, the premier added.

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Peshawar: PM inaugurates Institute of Cardiology to facilitate the poor

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Institute of Cardiology inauguration

Prime Minister Imran Khan on his visit to Peshawar has inaugurated the Institute of Cardiology in Peshawar on Wednesday (today).

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony in Peshawar, the premier said the poor people who cannot afford treatment of heart diseases at private hospitals will now have best medical facilities at this Cardiac Institute.

He said the institute will provide quality medical treatment to heart patients in the region.

PM inaugurates Institute of Cardiology

PM Imran also congratulated the KP Chief Minister for completing this project despite financial constraints amidst Covid-19. He directed for maintaining high standard of facilities at the institute.

The KP government’s universal health insurance is another important initiative in terms of provision of health coverage to the people of the province, particularly the deserving families.

Imran Khan said the PTI government’s Sehat Insaf Card scheme will contribute greatly for ensuring health facilities to the deserving families. However, the private sector is being facilitated and encouraged to construct hospitals, the premier added.

PM inaugurates Institute of Cardiology

Moreover, He also inaugurated the Hayatabad Sports Complex uplift project, under which a cricket ground of International Cricket Council’s standard would be constructed.

On the other hand, speaking about the APS Peshawar Massacre, the Prime Minister said even today, we are saddened and grieved over the terrorist incident.

Imran Khan said that the whole nation defeated terrorism through unity. APS Peshawar massacre united the whole nation.

Also, in his tweet on Wednesday, PM Imran wrote, “Today, six years ago, the nation was shocked & grieved by the extreme act of terrorism against children & teachers of APS; and the nation came together with a resolve to take on those responsible. We remain determined & are moving forward in fulfilling this commitment to the nation.”

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#APSPeshawar: KP CM expresses deepest sympathies for the victims

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APS Peshawar Attack

The sixth anniversary of the brutal terrorist attack on the Army Public School (APS), Peshawar that left around 150 people martyred is being observed today (Wednesday).

On this day 2014, a gang of six militants walked in and stormed the school and martyred more than 140 that morning five years ago.

The deadliest attack in Pakistan’s history, the massacre prompted the government to declare an all-out war against terrorist outfits.

APS Peshawar attack

Sympathies on APS Peshawar Attack:

However, remembering the martyrs, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mahmood Khan said that martyrdom of students and teachers would always be remembered.

He said that innocent students of Army Public School sacrificed their lives to lay a foundation of lasting peace in the country and made the entire nation, government and security forces united against the common enemy.

CM Mahmood said that the provincial government salutes the determination of families of martyrs who bear this great loss with patience and perseverance.

Also, Prime Minister Imran Khan in a message on the the terrorist attack on Peshawar’s APS reiterated the nation’s resolve towards national, regional and world peace.

In his message on the occasion, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said the scarifies of innocent children of APS Peshawar would not go waste and the scourge of terrorism and extremism would be rooted out from the society.

He noted that the Pakistani nation would always stand with the bereaved families and would continue to share their inexpressible grieve.

Moreover, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has said the students and teachers of the APS had written history with their blood to make Pakistan secure and peaceful.

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Provincial Task Force meeting to discuss COVID-19 situation held at Corps HQ

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ISPR Coronavirus meeting

An important meeting of Provincial Task Force was held at Corps Headquarters (HQ) Peshawar to discuss the ongoing Coronavirus situation across the country. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mahmood khan, Commander Peshawar Corps Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood and other senior civil and military officials attended the meeting. The meeting … Read more

BRT bus service develops fault a day after resuming its operations

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BRT Peshawar

Only a day after the resumption of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, the bus plying on the corridor broke down on Sunday and the passengers travelling in it have to be shifted to another one.

The BRT Peshawar resumed its service after a month-long pause following frequent fire incidents in the buses.

The service was suspended in mid-September due to rising incidents of fire eruption on the buses. The company experts were then asked by the provincial government to conduct an audit of the buses and after a review.

According to the spokesperson of Trans Peshawar, the buses will be operational from 6am to 10pm. The vehicles will also travel on express routes.

A special route has been introduced from the Khyber Market to Hayatabad’s mall, he said, pointing out that from October 25, three direct routes from Hayatabad will become operational as well.

“Wearing masks has been declared mandatory for all passengers,” the spokesperson emphasized. “Special seats have been assigned for women, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.”

Other passengers will not be allowed to use these seats. Male passengers have been warned against crowding the buses unnecessarily.

Why Was BRT Service Suspended?

The BRT service suspended after the fifth incident of fire in a bus on September 16. It had alarmed the government and the commuters and prompted TransPeshawar to suspend the service.

However, the service launched on August 13 amid criticism over the delay in its completion and the high cost of the flagship project of the PTI government.

Prime Minister Imran Khan had inaugurated the BRT bus service and regarded it as one of the flagship projects of the PTI government.

The track is 27 kilometres long and at least 128 buses will run on it.

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BRT Peshawar service restored after a month-long hiatus

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BRT SERVICE RESUMED

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has on Saturday resumed its service after a month-long pause following frequent fire incidents in the buses.

The BRT service was suspended last month after frequent fire incidents took place. However, the buses are operational after an in-depth examination, installation of new parts and load and road testing.

According to the spokesperson of Trans Peshawar, the buses will be operational from 6am to 10pm. The vehicles will also travel on express routes.

A special route has been introduced from the Khyber Market to Hayatabad’s mall, he said, pointing out that from October 25, three direct routes from Hayatabad will become operational as well.

“Wearing masks has been declared mandatory for all passengers,” the spokesperson emphasized. “Special seats have been assigned for women, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.”

Other passengers will not be allowed to use these seats. Male passengers have been warned against crowding the buses unnecessarily.

He said that the early resumption of service showed the company’s commitment to ensure the best, reliable, and safe transport service to commuters.

“The bus manufacturing company experts in close coordination and supervision of TransPeshawar worked day and night to identify and rectify issues in the bus that were hampering the service,” he added.

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KP to provide interest-free loans to government employees

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loan for govt employees

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to provide interest-free loans to government employees. According to the details, the loan can be acquired by a government employee for purchasing of a house, car, motorcycle or bicycles. The government employees from Grade 1 to 17, having a minimum service period of five years and a maximum … Read more

BRT Peshawar service reopened for general public after Muharram holidays

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BRT SERVICE RESUMED

Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Peshawar service has been reopened for the general public, said spokesperson Trans Peshawar on Monday. The service which was temporary halted on 9th and 10th Muharram now has been restored for the general public. Residents can travel via BRT service to their desired destinations from 6am to 10pm, said the spokesperson. … Read more

KP govt. soon to launch Safari train project to promote tourism

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Safari Train project KP

Aiming to promote tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the provincial government has decided to launch a safari train project and a bus service. Chief Minister KP, Mahmood Khan has accorded approval for the revival of the steam safari train project.

The safari train will run on two routes, one from Peshawar to Attock while the other from Peshawar to Takht-Bhai area of district Mardan.

Meanwhile, the KP government has decided to launch a bus service for tourists to visit the walled city areas of Peshawar.

On the other hand, the government has decided to set up a fourteen kilometre-long cable car between Upper Dir and Chitral to connect the scenic tourist resorts in the area.

Furthermore, as many as 105,207 people flocked to various tourist sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past five days following the government reopened tourism after a five-month hiatus in view of declining coronavirus cases.

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BRT is the best transport project in history of Pakistan

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BRT

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the best transport project in the history of Pakistan. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the project, Prime Minister Imran Khan said BRT will solve the traffic problem. He said The BRT Peshawar track is 27 km long, “I congratulate Pervez Khattak on … Read more

PM Imran Khan inaugurates flagship BRT project today

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BRT Peshawar

Prime Minister Imran Khan along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan inaugurates the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project today at 3 pm.

The BRT project, the flagship project of the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, has launched today.

Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and other KPK government officials were present at the launching ceremony.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information and Local Government Kamran Bangash told media that 360 bicycles for both men and women have been arranged, besides buses, on the 27km bus rapid transit (BRT) track.

Bangash added that the project would provide relief to people in the provincial capital in terms of better transport.

Detailing about the project further, Bangash said the ZU-BRT uses a third-generation technology system, which will benefit the passengers.

He added options of lifting and bus services will be provided for special persons as well.

“The opening of BRT route would stop rickshaws without permits. Buses and wagons are being also phased out from the roads and Mazda bus drivers and wagon drivers, who can operate BRT buses, have also been integrated into the service,” he added.

Bangash added that BRT buses were environmental-friendly and comfortable.

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KP govt. soon to launch highest cable car project in Kumrat Valley

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cable car project KP government

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government plans to introduce the longest and highest cable car project in Kumrat Valley of Pakistan.

The KP government has decided to set up a 14-kilometre long cable car project, which will connect scenic tourist resort of Kumrat Valley area of Chitral, at an estimated cost of Rs32 billion.

According to a statment, the decision made in a meeting of the tourism department, chaired by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and attended by Tourism Secretary Mohammad Abid Majeed and other senior officials.

The meeting gave go ahead to the department to carry out detailed feasibility study and engineering design of the project.

However, the CM termed promotion of tourism one of the top priorities of government.

The statement said that the proposed cable car would be the longest and highest of its kind in the world.

Furthermore, after completion, it was likely to attract eight million foreign and local tourists to the province.

It will also generate generate employment opportunities.

Moreover, the cable car would have car parking facilities on both the stations whereas it will have an intermediate station as well with restaurant and other facilities. The study of the project will complete in five to six months.

“The proposed cable car will be built on international standards which, on completion, would attract foreign and local tourists in a large number. The project is environment-friendly and feasible on the grounds that no land acquisition process is involved therein,” said the statement.

However, people on social media hint that this project will take five years to complete. Other people have shown enthusiasm and applauding the KP government for this idea.

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Formal inquiry begins against Ajmal Wazir’s corruption allegations

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Ajmal Wazir case inquiry

A formal inquiry has begun into corruption allegations against former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government advisor Ajmal Wazir.

The provincial information secretary was informed of the development by the inquiry commission in a letter here on Wednesday.

The commission has summoned details of advertisements given during Ajmal Wazir’s tenure. Wazir also served as Policy documents and other information have also been summoned from the ministry.

MPA Kamran Bangash replaced Wazir as the government advidor on July 11. It was announced that Ajmal stepped down after evidence of corruption surfaced against him.

Prime Minister Imran Khan had ordered a high-level inquiry commission to be constituted against him.

“The chief minister has written a letter to the chief secretary for the inquiry and until then Wazir has been removed from the post,” he had said.

Earlier, Former KP advisor said said that a conspiracy was hatched against him.

In a statement, Ajmal Wazir said that he was convinced of the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and would face the charges. Artificial audio tape created by editing various meetings and briefings.

The basis on which this audio was based was the list of the advertising companies for the TV channel. According to the information rules, the chairman of the steering committee is the Minister of Information.

Furthermore, the steering committee had met twice and chaired by the health minister, said Wazir.

He further added that he has nothing to do with the issue for which he is being criticized.

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‘Artificial audio tape was created against me’: Ajmal Wazir

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Ajmal Wazir

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government advisor Ajmal Wazir, who stepped down from his post after an audio scandal, said that a conspiracy was hatched against him.

In a statement, Ajmal Wazir said that he was convinced of the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and would face the charges. Artificial audio tape was created by editing various meetings and briefings.

The basis on which this audio was based was the list of the advertising companies for the TV channel. According to the information rules, the chairman of the steering committee is the Minister of Information. The steering committee had met twice and was chaired by the health minister, said Ajmal Wazir.

Former Information Advisor said that he has nothing to do with the issue for which he is being criticized.

I was an honorary member of the committee, had no decision-making power, he added.

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