Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly introduced a strict law against begging under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Beggary Prevention Bill 2026. The bill sets clear punishments for offenders. It aims to reduce professional begging across the province. Officials say the law will ensure stronger enforcement and social control. The provincial assembly session started late under the chair of Speaker […]
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PTI Nominates Sohail Afridi for KP Chief Minister
PESHAWAR — The process to elect a new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is underway after the formal resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur was confirmed by the Governor House on Saturday. According to the Assembly Secretariat, nomination papers can be submitted until 3:00 PM today (Sunday), while scrutiny will take place at 4:00 PM. A […]
New leadership in KP: Sohail Afridi’s oath expected Monday
PESHAWAR – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will elect a new chief minister on Monday. Sohail Afridi, PTI’s nominee, is set to be chosen as the new Leader of the House. This comes after the resignation of outgoing CM Ali Amin Gandapur, which has been officially […]
KP assembly set to elect 11 senators after oath drama
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is all set to elect 11 new senators today (Monday) after the recent oath-taking of 25 opposition MPAs on reserved seats. The session, scheduled for 9 AM in Peshawar, marks a key moment in the province’s political process as both the government and opposition prepare to cast their votes. After days […]
ANP wins toss for reserved women’s seat in KP assembly
Peshawar: In an unusual electoral moment, the Awami National Party (ANP) secured a reserved seat for women in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly through a toss. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, the toss was held between ANP and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P) due to a tie in eligibility. ANP’s candidate Shahida Waheed emerged […]
ECP finalizes reserved seats in KP assembly
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a key ruling on the distribution of reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. This decision came after Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) filed a petition challenging the initial seat allocation. After reviewing arguments from five political parties and 21 candidates, the ECP approved PML-N’s request, clarifying the […]
Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly
The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]
Peshawar high court stops oath-taking on reserved seats amid PTI-P challenge
The Peshawar High Court has temporarily stopped newly selected members on reserved seats from taking their oath in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. This decision came after a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P), which challenged the recent allocation of reserved seats by the Election Commission. A two-member bench, consisting of Justice Syed Arshad Ali […]
ECP to announce election schedule for merged districts in KP
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would unveil the election scheduled for 16 seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in the merged tribal districts on Monday. According to a statement, the electoral lists would be frozen after the announcement of the election schedule. The government had earlier asked residents of the tribal areas to know the […]
ECP to announce election schedule for merged districts in KP on Monday
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would unveil the election schedule for 16 seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in the merged tribal districts on Monday. According to a statement, the electoral lists would be frozen after the announcement of the election schedule. The government had earlier asked residents of the tribal areas to know the […]