The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to outsource the management of underperforming hospitals as part of its ongoing health sector reforms. This move aims to improve services and ensure timely treatment for patients. Authorities emphasized that the hospitals will remain government-owned while benefiting from professional management by private entities. The KP Health Department has […]
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KP cancels NOCs for riverbank constructions
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has canceled No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for unconstructed hotels and commercial properties located along riverbanks across the province, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to an official letter from the Director General of the Land Use and Building Control Authority, all chief planning control officers have been notified of the cancellations […]
Upper KP colleges and universities closed amid heavy rain threats
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government announced the closure of all colleges and universities in the upper regions until August 25, 2025, due to heavy rains, landslides, and cloudburst risks. The Education Department said the decision aims to protect the lives of students, faculty, and staff, as the ongoing severe weather and sudden downpours could create […]
KP schools closed for a week amid heavy rains
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government announced the closure of all government and private schools in the cold mountainous areas for a week, from August 19 to August 25, 2025, due to heavy rains. KP Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai confirmed the decision, stating that cloudbursts, flash floods, and continuous rainfall in the high-altitude regions pose […]
KP govt releases Rs1.3B relief for floods
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has allocated Rs800 million for flood relief across affected districts. An additional Rs500 million has been set aside specifically for Buner, the worst-hit district. Buner has suffered the most casualties, with 217 deaths and 120 injuries reported so far. The recent flash floods in KP have claimed 325 lives and […]
KP govt under fire as ECP pushes for immediate oath-taking
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has once again urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to arrange the long-overdue oath-taking of lawmakers elected on reserved seats, especially women. In fresh letters, the ECP addressed both the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and the Principal Secretary to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, highlighting the […]
Fazlur Rehman calls for political change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has expressed his desire for a change in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, highlighting growing concerns over law and order in the province. During a press conference in Peshawar on Saturday, Fazlur Rehman stated that terrorism has become widespread in Balochistan, while law and order situations […]
KP government objects to federal committee on merged districts, demands inclusion
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised strong objections to the federal committee formed to manage affairs in the merged tribal districts. KP officials say the committee was created without consulting the province, which they find unacceptable. Barrister Saif, KP’s Information Advisor, attended the committee meeting in Islamabad representing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, along […]
Punjab minister slams KP government after 13 tourists from one family drown in Swat river
LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Friday after 13 members of a single tourist family drowned in the Swat River. She called the provincial response system a “complete failure.” Speaking to local media, Bukhari expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and condemned the KP government’s […]
Talal Chaudhry slams PTI for neglecting terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Minister of State for Interior, Talal Chaudhry, has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of providing a soft corner for terrorists. He highlighted that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is focused on talking about tribal councils rather than addressing rising terrorism. Chaudhry noted that the PTI did not attend a crucial meeting discussing the nation’s security […]