Seven policemen, including the station house officer (SHO), were martyred in an IED attack on a police vehicle in KP’s Lakki Marwat. The attack took place in the Bettani subdivision while officers were on routine patrol. The explosion targeted law enforcement personnel and shocked the local community. District police spokesman Qudratullah said the terrorists had […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KP government cuts official vehicle fuel quotas by 25%
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reduced the fuel quota for official vehicles by 25 percent as part of a broader strategy to control administrative expenses and conserve energy resources. The provincial administration department has formally notified all departments about the revised policy through an official directive. Authorities said the move aims to reduce excessive fuel […]
Azma Bukhari criticises KP government over delay in ramazan aid
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari strongly criticised the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for failing to start the distribution of its Ramazan relief package despite half of the holy month already passing. She said the delay has raised serious concerns about the provincial government’s preparedness and commitment to supporting struggling families during a period when financial […]
KP govt refutes ex-CM security claim
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said he will not accept any security allegedly withdrawn by the provincial government. Gandapur made the statement in a message shared on PTI’s parliamentary party WhatsApp group. The development matters because it sparked confusion over the security arrangements for a former top official, affecting both Gandapur and […]
KP CM strongly defends prisoner rights, criticizes health access limits
Sohail Afridi said the party is not doing politics on health issues and stressed that every citizen, including political leaders, deserves constitutional rights without discrimination. He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar. He added that respect for the constitution must remain above political differences. Furthermore, he called […]
5.9-magnitude quake shakes parts of KP
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department reported. The tremor matters because it highlights the region’s seismic vulnerability and affects local communities. Areas including Shangla, Swat, Mardan, Swabi, and Nowshera experienced shaking, though no casualties were reported. The earthquake struck at 6:09 pm at a depth of 101 […]
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 assembly 2025 hampered by delays, absences
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly faced a challenging year in 2025, marked by frequent delays, empty chambers, and quorum issues, resulting in sessions rarely starting on time despite scheduled agendas. Official records show the provincial assembly held four sessions throughout the year, presenting 31 bills, of which 26 were passed successfully, while five could only be […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi defends police amid 9 May pressure
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said police are facing pressure over the 9 May events, but the force has remained impartial. He expressed pride in their professionalism and warned that police should not be dragged into political disputes. Afridi stressed that the provincial government has kept KP police free from political interference. Speaking to […]
KP CM exposes federal government neglect
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the federal government owes the province over Rs 4,400 billion. He claimed Islamabad treats KP like a stepmother. Afridi urged youth to take responsibility for Pakistan’s future and improve the country’s economic and security conditions. Afridi stressed that the law must apply to everyone equally. He said […]