Three people died after flash floods swept through Khyber district on Monday following heavy monsoon rains. The fatalities increased the province’s monsoon death toll as authorities issued fresh flood and landslide warnings. Rescue teams continued operations in affected areas. According to Rescue 1122, the bodies of a woman, a man, and a child were recovered […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two policemen martyred in Tank blast
Two police officers were martyred and two others injured in a suspected improvised explosive device attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district on Monday. The blast targeted a police armoured personnel carrier during a routine patrol on the Wana-Jandola Road. The attack highlights persistent security challenges facing law enforcement personnel in the province. District Police Officer […]
Four terrorists killed in KP operation
Four suspected terrorists were killed during a joint intelligence-based operation near the border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak and Kohat districts, police said on Friday. The operation was launched after authorities received credible intelligence about the presence of militants in the Khattak Dam area. Officials said the action reflects ongoing efforts to curb militancy in the […]
KP restores regular office attendance on Fridays
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has officially ended the work-from-home policy for Fridays, requiring government employees across the province to return to their offices under the regular weekly schedule. The decision restores Friday as a normal working day for all provincial departments and government institutions. The decision received formal approval during a provincial cabinet meeting […]
KP presents Rs2.17tr budget for FY27
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday presented the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, amounting to Rs2.17 trillion with an estimated fiscal deficit of Rs48 billion. The budget outlines revenue targets, development priorities and fiscal management plans for the coming year. The presentation took place amid political tension in the provincial assembly. […]
KP budget tied to Imran Khan meeting
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that no budget draft will be signed until permission is granted to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. He made the remarks while addressing the provincial budget session, linking legislative progress to political and humanitarian demands. The statement added tension to an already heated budget debate. Speaking in […]
KP unveils Rs2.28 trillion budget with development focus
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to present a balanced budget worth approximately Rs2.28 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on development, public welfare and economic growth. The provincial cabinet approved the financial plan during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi before its presentation in the Provincial Assembly. The […]
KP to pass three-month budget only
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will approve only a three-month budget if a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan does not take place before June 30. The move could delay the province’s full fiscal planning and budget process. Government officials, lawmakers and provincial departments will be directly affected by the interim arrangement. PTI Secretary General Barrister […]
Security forces kill four terrorists in KP
Pakistan’s security forces killed four terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The operations targeted suspected militants linked to ongoing terrorist activities in the province. The development highlights continued counterterrorism efforts amid persistent security challenges in northwestern Pakistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the […]
KP government welcomes Prince Rahim visit
Sohail Afridi met Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Monday in Chitral, where the Ismaili leader assured investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting focused on development opportunities, education projects, and healthcare initiatives in the province. Officials said the discussions highlighted future cooperation between the provincial government and the Aga Khan Development Network. Prince Rahim […]