Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan has said that the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly has directed that the controversial provisions of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Members of Provincial Assembly Privileges Act be referred back to the Standing Committee on Privileges for review. He said the committee would re-examine the controversial clauses […]
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Talal Chaudhry slams KP Assembly over law granting perks to lawmakers
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly of promoting the very “VIP culture” it once pledged to abolish, describing recently approved privileges for provincial lawmakers as a form of “political bribery.” Speaking to PTV News, Chaudhry said the party that had promised to eliminate elite privileges had instead enacted […]
PM aide calls for review of KP lawmakers’ privileges law
Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Ikhtiar Wali Khan has called for the reversal of recently enacted provincial laws that expand the powers, immunities and privileges of members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, arguing that the legislation requires reconsideration. Read More: KP Assembly approves privileges amendment bill Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Khan criticized the […]
KP Assembly approves privileges amendment bill
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has passed an amendment to its Privileges Act, introducing penalties for actions considered to violate the privileges and dignity of the provincial legislature, including the unauthorized publication of assembly proceedings and committee reports. Read More: KP Assembly passes amendment bill allowing use Under the newly approved law, publishing or broadcasting the proceedings of […]
KP Assembly passes bill to strip governor of powers in PSC appointments
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday passed an amendment bill to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1978, further curtailing the administrative powers of the provincial governor. The amendment bill was introduced in light of Article 242(1B), Article 105 of the Constitution, and the 18th Constitutional Amendment, and was approved by the provincial assembly. […]
ANP MPA objects to Hazara province’s resolution in KP Assembly
The Awami National Party lawmaker here Sunday raised objections over a resolution regarding Haxara province in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. A heated exchange took place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly over a resolution regarding the creation of a Hazara province. Nisar Baz, a member of the Awami National Party (ANP), strongly objected to the procedure followed […]
KP Assembly approves Rs 2.17tr budget for FY 2026-27
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday approved the “Prosperous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a total outlay of Rs. 2.17 trillion. Finance and Law Minister Aftab Alam moved the motion for the budget’s approval, while 66 demands for grants related to government departments’ expenditures were also approved. During the debate on […]
KP Assembly session delayed by one week
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly session scheduled for June 8 has been postponed and will now be held a week later, according to an official announcement issued by the assembly secretariat. Read More: KP Assembly session at stadium causes inconvenience to public Officials said the assembly will convene on June 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., replacing […]
KP Assembly passes resolution on prevention of drone attacks in Bara
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed two important resolutions calling for austerity measures to be adopted as a national behavior and for immediate steps to prevent alleged drone attacks in Tehsil Bara. The House stressed the need for effective use of resources, reduction in unnecessary expenditures and protection of citizens from security threats. […]
KP Assembly session at stadium causes inconvenience to public
The provincial assembly session at a cricket stadium in city’s vicinity caused severe traffic congestion and difficulties for the citizens as major roads across the city remained jam packed on Wednesday. As per details, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session was organized at the stadium, prompting authorities to block all key routes surrounding the venue as […]