PESHAWAR — In response to the recent surge in petrol prices, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has unveiled a special subsidy program for motorcyclists, providing financial relief amid rising fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read More: KP CM approves subsidy on flour across province Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, rejecting the federal government’s petrol […]
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa introduces new merit-based promotion rules for civil servants
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced new rules for civil servants promotion, aimed at creating a more “organised, transparent and merit-based” system. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Servants Promotion Rules, 2026 have been approved by the chief minister and are effective immediately, according to a notification issued by the administration department on Monday. Read […]
National-level athlete forced to work as labourer due to financial hardship
NOWSHERA – Rizwan Pathan, a national-level martial arts and gymnastics athlete from Bajaur District, has been forced to work as a labourer at a marble factory in Nowshera due to financial difficulties, highlighting the struggles faced by talented athletes in Pakistan. Read More: National Games winners seek improved training facilities Pathan, a multiple medallist, won a […]
Female doctor shot dead in Kohat, hospitals close in protest
KOHAT, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — A female doctor was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while returning home from duty in Kohat, sparking outrage and protests across the province. The incident occurred on a double road near a hospital in the Kohat Development Authority (KDA) area, where assailants opened indiscriminate fire, killing Dr Mehwish instantly. The attackers […]
Federal Constitutional Court upholds KP sales tax on construction services
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed multiple petitions challenging the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sales Tax on Services Act, 2022, ruling that the provincial levy on construction services does not violate the Constitution. Read More: KP passes resolution for protection of LG system A two-judge bench, headed by Justice Aamer Farooq, addressed appeals against a […]
Peshawar High Court orders reopening of roads blocked by PTI protests
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) expressed strong displeasure over the closure of roads due to protests staged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and directed authorities to immediately reopen all affected routes. The court also ordered a compliance report to be submitted by tomorrow. Read More: PHC issues decision on PTI leaders’ protective bail The hearing was […]
Maryam Nawaz criticizes KP government’s development
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif criticized the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for lagging behind in development. She said the province was “still living in the stone age” while Punjab embraced modern technology and education programs. Her remarks came during a laptop distribution event at a Gujrat university on Monday, drawing sharp political attention. CM […]
KP government approves Ramazan support package for over one million families
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a Ramazan Support Package, under which more than one million deserving families will receive Rs12,500 each via digital payment, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan said Wednesday. Read More: Ramazan Nigehban Package-2026 The package prioritises the poorest segments of society, including widows, […]
9-year-old girl forcibly married under jirga order in Swat
SWAT – A 9-year-old girl was forcibly married with a 32-year-old man in Swat Manglor area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the orders of a local jirga. Read More: Unity at NCSW consultation to end child marriage According to police, the girl had been abducted by her uncle, Syed Rehman, four months prior to the marriage. Following the […]
Unidentified assailants attacked targets PML-N leader house in Bajaur
PESHAWAR – Unidentified assailants attacked the residence of local PML-N leader Nawabzada Waheeduddin Khan in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, late Tuesday night, police and party sources reported. The attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. at Waheed’s home in the Haji Lawang area, located on the outskirts of Khar tehsil. Preliminary investigations suggest that hand grenades were […]