France has pledged €500,000 to help flood-hit communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recover from climate-related disasters. French Ambassador Nicolas Galey announced the aid at a press briefing, reaffirming France’s support for Pakistan in the face of rising climate challenges. The funds will support a seven-month project focused on recovery, led by French NGO Acted in coordination […]
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5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Light tremors from a 5.0 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, causing panic but no reported damage. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, the quake struck with its epicentre in southeastern Afghanistan. It occurred at a shallow depth of 20 kilometres, increasing the likelihood of tremors being felt […]
Polio cases rise again in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan has reported two new polio cases from Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan districts in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising the country’s total to 26 cases this year. The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) confirmed the latest detections on Monday, highlighting ongoing challenges in eradicating the disease. Officials emphasized that polio is an incurable illness that […]
Two new polio cases in KP, Pakistan’s total now 26
Pakistan has confirmed two new polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The cases appeared in Lakki Marwat and North Waziristan districts. These areas remain hotspots despite ongoing vaccination efforts. This brings the total polio cases in Pakistan to 26 for the year 2025. The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) reported the new cases. It stressed that […]
31 Indian-backed militants killed in KP operations
Security forces have killed 31 terrorists in two major operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operations took place in Lakki Marwat and Bannu on September 13 and 14. According to the ISPR, these terrorists were linked to Indian proxy networks. Forces carried out the missions based on confirmed intelligence. The swift action reflects growing efforts to […]
Rs106 million fraud rocks KP’s World Bank project
A major financial fraud of over Rs 106 million has been exposed in a World Bank-funded project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The money was withdrawn on July 3, 2025, despite the provincial finance department having frozen all project funds on June 25. This has raised serious concerns about fraudulent checks, fake documents, and possible bank collusion. […]
KP government hands over hospital management to private sector
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to outsource the management of underperforming hospitals as part of its ongoing health sector reforms. This move aims to improve services and ensure timely treatment for patients. Authorities emphasized that the hospitals will remain government-owned while benefiting from professional management by private entities. The KP Health Department has […]
19 Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in KP operations: ISPR
Security forces killed at least 19 Indian-sponsored terrorists in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ISPR confirmed Thursday. These intelligence-based operations (IBOs) targeted terrorist hideouts in Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Bannu districts. According to ISPR, the terrorists, referred to as “khawarij,” were involved in multiple violent activities across the region. On 9-10 September, nineteen […]
KP raises minimum wage to Rs40,000, boosts worker benefits
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially fixed the minimum wage at Rs40,000 for workers in all industrial and economic zones. The new wage policy aims to improve the livelihoods of laborers throughout the province. The minimum daily wage is set at Rs1,538.46, and its implementation began on July 1, 2025. Employers are now prohibited from […]
Militant threat grows: 8,000+ Khawarij terrorists active in KP
More than 8,000 militants linked to the “Fitna al-Khawarij” group are reportedly hiding in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to senior government officials. These militants are said to have entered Pakistan from Afghanistan through unmarked routes. They are now based in Peshawar, Tank, D.I. Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Swat, Shangla, and merged tribal districts. […]