ISLAMABAD – Punjab’s decision to restrict interstate wheat transport has drawn severe criticism from other provinces. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government urged Punjab to lift the ban, warning it disrupts supply chains, raises prices, and threatens food security. KP relies on Punjab for nearly 14,500 tons of wheat daily to meet its needs. Officials said recent […]
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34 “India-backed” terrorists killed in major KP operations: ISPR
Security forces have killed 34 “India-backed” terrorists during multiple operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the operations were conducted between October 13 and 15. It said the militants belonged to the Indian-proxy group “Fitna-al-Khawarij,” a term used for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan […]
KP CM removed over ‘domestic dispute’, says Azma Bukhari
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari launched a scathing attack on the recent leadership change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), claiming that the former chief minister was removed not through a political process, but due to a domestic spat involving “two housewives.” Speaking to media in Lahore on Monday, Bukhari questioned the legitimacy of the newly elected […]
Terrorists were given space in KP under a deliberate plan: DG ISPR
In a strong statement from Peshawar, the Pakistan Army has revealed shocking details about the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Director General ISPR, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said terrorists and their helpers were given space deliberately. He said this was part of a planned move that weakened governance and public services in the […]
KP raises minimum wage to Rs40,000, boosts worker benefits
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially fixed the minimum wage at Rs40,000 for workers in all industrial and economic zones. The new wage policy aims to improve the livelihoods of laborers throughout the province. The minimum daily wage is set at Rs1,538.46, and its implementation began on July 1, 2025. Employers are now prohibited from […]
KP makes Durood Sharif mandatory in school assemblies
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has mandated all schools to recite Durood Sharif three times during morning assemblies. This must be done after reciting verses from the Holy Qur’an and before the national anthem. The decision aims to reinforce religious values among students. The Directorate of Elementary & Secondary Education in KP issued this directive. […]
KP launches polio drive for 5.7 million kids
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government launched a large-scale polio immunisation campaign targeting 5.7 million children. The drive aims to combat rising polio cases, especially in southern districts. Despite security threats and misinformation, 27,000 vaccination teams will visit homes across KP. To protect them, 40,000 security personnel will be deployed in high-risk areas. Polio remains endemic only […]
UK provides £1.33 million aid to support Pakistan flood victims
The United Kingdom has pledged £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to assist Pakistan’s relief efforts amid devastating monsoon floods that have affected hundreds of thousands across the country. The funding will help more than 223,000 people in seven districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Gilgit Baltistan (GB), providing emergency food, water, medical support, and […]
Heavy floods in KP kill 358, rescue races on
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has suffered devastating losses after three days of heavy rains and flash floods. At least 358 people have died, with Buner district hardest hit, reporting 225 deaths. The floods also injured 181 people and destroyed hundreds of homes across multiple districts. Authorities warn the rains may continue intermittently until August 21, complicating […]
Floods hit KP telecom network, PTA steps in swiftly
Severe flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has damaged over 200 telecom towers, disrupting mobile and internet services across several districts. According to sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the damage occurred due to recent heavy rains and flash floods that swept through parts of the province. Despite the scale of the disruption, the PTA […]