Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday reaffirmed the provincial government opposition to military operations in the region, warning that decisions taken behind closed doors and imposed on the province could raise serious concerns among stakeholders. Afridi emphasized that issues in KP should be resolved through political, social, and consultative processes rather than […]
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KP peace jirgas struggle to curb rising terrorism
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has witnessed a series of jirgas over recent months aimed at addressing the province’s deteriorating law and order situation, yet analysts say tangible improvements remain elusive. Unlike previous gatherings, the KP Peace Jirga convened by the provincial government on Wednesday at the provincial assembly was attended by all political parties, marking […]
KP cabinet to hold first meeting under CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial cabinet, under Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, is set to hold its first formal meeting on November 14 (Friday), officials confirmed. Invitations have been extended to 10 ministers, one special assistant, and two advisers to attend the session. The agenda has been released, outlining 53 key points for discussion. […]
KP jirga demands Centre prioritise talks, consult province on Afghan policy
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) peace jirga, comprising stakeholders from the province, on Wednesday unanimously demanded that the federal government prioritise negotiations with Afghanistan and consult the KP government over Afghan policy. The jirga, organised by the KP government, demanded a provincial action plan, reopening of all trade routes with Afghanistan, and also reducing tensions between […]
KP peace jirga calls for power shift: Police to lead, provinces to consult
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga, held at the provincial assembly, has called on the federal government to consult the province in shaping Pakistan’s Afghan foreign policy. The jirga also decided that the provincial police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) will take the lead in ensuring internal security. Representatives from major political parties, including PTI, ANP, PPP, […]
KP Chief Minister urges open dialogue to end terrorism
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has said that terrorism can only end through joint and open decisions. He stressed that leaders must step out of closed rooms and work together for lasting peace. Afridi said his government’s goal is to ensure peace through unity and transparency. He was addressing a peace jirga at […]
Minister reaffirms commitment to lasting peace ahead of peace jirga
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Aman Jirga scheduled for November 12, would bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for restoring and sustaining peace and harmony across the province, said Minister for Local Government Mina Khan Afridi. In a press statement on Sunday, he said that peace and stability were the top priorities of the provincial government, […]
Federal govt accepts PTI’s invitation to KP peace jirga
Federal Minister for Frontier Affairs Amir Muqam announced on Thursday that the federal government would take part in the upcoming peace jirga called by the PTI. The announcement was made as Muqam held a joint press conference alongside PTI stalwart Asad Qaiser in Islamabad. “We have conveyed our requests to the federal government and are […]
Naqvi briefs PM on law, order as KP CM calls for peace jirga
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the law and order situation in the country as the two met on Sunday, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. The statement added that PM Shehbaz was also briefed on the development projects under way in Islamabad. The meeting between the […]