The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to hold a special session of the provincial assembly on Sunday, July 20. In this session, members on reserved seats will take their oath. This decision comes just before the upcoming Senate elections. The provincial government aims to complete the swearing-in before the polls. As a result, Senate elections […]
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Inquiry reveals mismanagement behind Swat drowning tragedy
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has received a 63-page inquiry report into the Swat River tragedy that claimed 13 lives. The report held the district administration, irrigation department, local government, and Rescue 1122 responsible for negligence. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has approved disciplinary actions against the officials found guilty of failing their duties. The report […]
KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]
Council of islamic ideology rejects child marriage restraint bill as un-islamic
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has turned down the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2025. The bill was sent by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and passed earlier by the National Assembly. During a meeting chaired by Dr. Allama Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi, the Council ruled that setting a legal age for marriage and punishing early […]
KP transport secretary removed from post
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has dismissed its transport secretary over delays in the construction of the BRT project in Peshawar. The notification to this effect was issued on Tuesday. Transport and Mass Transit Secretary Kamran Rehman has been removed from his post and the role has been temporarily given to Board of Revenue member Fakhre […]