Political maneuvering has intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ahead of the upcoming Senate elections. On Friday, a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a crucial meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss the evolving political scenario and explore possible cooperation. The meeting included key figures like KP […]
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Senate polls in KP: PTI faces major setback as seat loss looms
The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are scheduled for July 21, 2025, but all eyes are on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party is expected to lose three of its confirmed Senate seats. This could be a major setback for PTI, which previously held a dominant position in the provincial assembly. According to […]
KP flood crisis: 22 dead as rescue efforts face harsh criticism
Since June 25, heavy rains and flash floods have caused severe damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), killing 22 people and injuring 11, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Strong winds, landslides, and rising river waters have worsened the situation. The worst-hit district is Swat, where 14 people lost their lives and six were […]
NDMA issues 48-hour heavy rain alert across Punjab, KP, and Sindh
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Sindh. According to NDMA, the next 48 hours will bring strong winds and heavy downpours to several regions. The alert highlights possible risks of flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying and hilly areas. Residents have […]
New polio case in KP’s tank raises national tally to 13
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has reported its 13th polio case of 2025, with the latest infection confirmed in an 18-month-old child from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This marks the seventh case from the province this year, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The child is from Union Council Amakhel, and the virus […]
KP to unveil 2025-26 budget tomorrow: Key meeting tonight
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will present its budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 tomorrow at 3 PM. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called a parliamentary party meeting tonight at 8 PM to seek approval for the budget. This meeting is a key step before the budget’s formal presentation in the assembly. Sources confirm that all […]
KP unveils Rs2 trillion budget with Rs200 billion surplus, focus on development and social sectors
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to present a Rs2 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, featuring a Rs200 billion surplus. According to Finance Department sources, the development budget is expected to exceed Rs433 billion, reflecting a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Around 500 new development schemes will also be introduced. […]
Two new polio cases detected in KP, Pakistan’s total rises to 10 in 2025
Two new polio cases have been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), raising Pakistan’s total for 2025 to 10. The National Institute of Health reported that the cases were found in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts, both high-risk areas for polio transmission. Out of the 10 total cases this year, five are from KP, four from […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to install emergency sirens amid rising tensions with India
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced plans to install emergency sirens in 29 districts. The move comes in response to growing tensions with India after the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The sirens will be placed in high-risk areas to alert citizens during aerial threats. These alerts will help people quickly take cover […]
Mari energies announces fourth hydrocarbon discovery in Waziristan Block
Mari Energies Limited has made a significant announcement regarding its fourth hydrocarbon discovery. The discovery was made at the Spinwam-1 exploratory well, located in the Lockhart Formation of the Waziristan Block in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The company shared this news in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. This latest discovery has […]