K-P government provides free school supplies to support students on April 16, 2025The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has launched a significant initiative to support students in public schools. They will offer free school bags and books to all enrolled students. According to Information Adviser Barrister Saif, this program aims to ease financial burdens on low-income families. The provincial cabinet has approved funding for this initiative, including budget allocation […]
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa braces for severe heatwave, heatstroke alert issued on April 12, 2025Authorities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have issued a heatwave alert as temperatures are set to rise significantly. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) announced that most districts will experience higher daytime temperatures starting Monday. Daytime highs could increase by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius, accompanied by dry and dusty winds. The Met Office has cautioned that extended […]
Two terrorists killed in security forces operation in Lower Dir on April 11, 2025In Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation that resulted in the death of two terrorists. The operation successfully targeted a known militant, Hafizullah, who was on the list of most wanted individuals. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat terrorism in the region. Hafizullah, also […]
Five family members killed in Malakand car accident due to heavy rain on March 27, 2025Five family members tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Malakand when their vehicle lost control and plunged into a canal. The incident took place in Duragai tehsil, near the Khatkoshah Afghan refugee camp, as heavy rainfall drenched the area. Emergency responders, including Malakand Levies and local rescue teams, reached the scene swiftly […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa goes digital: Cashless economy on the rise on March 19, 2025The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the “Cashless Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Initiative” to promote digital payments and reduce cash dependency. This mandatory system will streamline transactions, enhance financial transparency, and drive economic growth across the province. To ensure smooth execution, the initiative will involve partnerships with mobile wallet providers and a strong enforcement mechanism led by […]
NAB uncovers Rs1.25 billion corruption in KP medicine procurement on March 18, 2025The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has exposed massive corruption in the provincial Health Department’s medicine procurement. Officials embezzled Rs1.25 billion during the 2023-24 fiscal year, prompting NAB to launch a formal investigation. The inquiry revealed that funds meant for essential medicines were misused, leading to significant financial losses. Investigators found that over Rs4 […]
CM Gandapur: KP balances budget, increases revenue without raising taxes on March 17, 2025Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur announced that the province has not taken any new loans in the past year. Instead, it has repaid Rs50 billion in existing debt while increasing revenue by Rs55 billion without imposing additional taxes. Through strict financial management, KP achieved a budget surplus of Rs169 billion, cleared […]
KP leads the way with Pakistan’s first digital financial oversight portal on March 15, 2025The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched an Integrated IT Portal to improve financial oversight, ensure transparency, and enhance service delivery. This makes KP the first province in Pakistan to implement a province-wide digital financial monitoring system. The portal will help track public spending and enforce fiscal discipline across government entities. Developed with UK-funded technical […]
KPK launches Rs20bn solar project to provide free energy to 130,000 households on March 7, 2025The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a Rs20 billion Solarization of Houses project to provide free solar energy solutions. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur inaugurated the project at a ceremony in Peshawar, attended by provincial officials and media representatives. The initiative aims to provide solar energy to 130,000 households across the province. In the […]
KP government launches free solar scheme for 130,000 households on March 6, 2025The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has introduced a free solar panel scheme to provide sustainable energy to low-income families. Under this initiative, 130,000 households registered under the Ehsaas Programme and Benazir Income Support Programme will receive complete solar systems, easing their electricity challenges. In the first phase, 32,500 beneficiaries will be selected through a transparent […]