The Workers Welfare Board in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suspended 15 school principals following disappointing matriculation exam results. The move reflects the board’s commitment to improving education quality and enforcing accountability in state-run schools across the province. The suspended principals were from Working Folks Grammar and Higher Secondary Schools located in Akora Khattak, Amaan Garh, Ghoriwala, […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP vows strict action to protect rivers
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has stressed that protecting rivers is crucial amid growing climate change risks. He warned that river encroachments directly threaten human lives and infrastructure. Recent floods highlighted the dangers posed by illegal structures along riverbanks, causing severe damage and loss of property. Barrister Saif said the provincial government […]
Frontline Sacrifices: 79 Police Martyred in KP’s War on Terror
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed a disturbing surge in terrorism this year as 605 incidents were reported in the first eight months, leaving 138 innocent civilians dead and 352 others injured. The escalating violence has spread fear and unrest across the province, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in controlling militancy and protecting citizens […]
Terrorist commander killed in Lakki Marwat operation
Security forces killed a wanted terrorist commander during an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. Police identified the slain militant as Kifayatullah, who was allegedly involved in bombings and attacks on law enforcement. The operation was carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) based on a tip-off about a hideout in Nawar […]
KP makes Durood Sharif mandatory in school assemblies
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has mandated all schools to recite Durood Sharif three times during morning assemblies. This must be done after reciting verses from the Holy Qur’an and before the national anthem. The decision aims to reinforce religious values among students. The Directorate of Elementary & Secondary Education in KP issued this directive. […]
KP cancels NOCs for riverbank constructions
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has canceled No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for unconstructed hotels and commercial properties located along riverbanks across the province, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to an official letter from the Director General of the Land Use and Building Control Authority, all chief planning control officers have been notified of the cancellations […]
KP govt releases Rs8 billion for flood relief
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released Rs8 billion to assist flood-affected areas, confirmed Provincial Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam. He stated that Rs1.5 billion was disbursed yesterday alone to support urgent relief activities across the province. Out of the total allocation, Rs1 billion has been dedicated to providing food stamps, while each flood victim has received […]
New Polio case in Tank raises Pakistan’s total to 24
A new polio case has been confirmed in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) reported that the affected child is a 20-month-old girl. The case was verified by the polio laboratory at the National Institute of Health. This brings the total number of polio cases in Pakistan to 24 for […]
KP CM orders quick flood compensation, urgent rehabilitation
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday directed authorities to speed up the disbursement of compensation to flood victims and immediately begin rehabilitation efforts across all affected districts. Chairing a video-link meeting with officials from flood-hit areas, the Chief Minister reviewed ongoing relief and recovery measures. Key participants included the Finance Advisor, Chief […]
Policeman martyred, three terrorists killed in Kohat shootout
A violent shootout in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Saturday resulted in the martyrdom of one policeman and the death of three terrorists. According to police officials, the incident occurred during an operation to apprehend militants in the mountainous region of Darmalak. In addition to the martyr, two other police officers were injured during the clash. […]