Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday warned that officials who delayed action on public complaints will face accountability, saying negligence in service delivery would no longer be tolerated. He stressed that prompt complaint resolution was a top priority and aligned with the provincial government’s “Awam ka Ehsaas” vision. Read More: KP CM […]
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KP approves Rs52m for Tanda Dam renovation in Kohat
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved Rs52 million for the renovation and beautification of Tanda Dam in Kohat, with plans to develop it into a modern recreational and tourist spot. The project aims to make the site more accessible and attractive for the public. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations […]
KP says Upper Chitral varsity plan not feasible
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has informed the federal government that establishing a separate university in Upper Chitral district is not feasible, proposing instead that funds be allocated to upgrade the existing University of Chitral in neighbouring Lower Chitral. Read More: Three-day Shandur polo festival kicks off in upper Chitral Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had announced […]
KP weighs bridge financing to complete Peshawar Northern Bypass
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering a Rs5.3 billion bridge financing arrangement to ensure the timely completion of the long-delayed Peshawar Northern Bypass project. The move comes amid concerns that inadequate federal funding could further prolong the project and increase costs. Read More: NHA owes contractors over Rs 73 billion in unpaid dues The over […]
KP CM urges Maryam Nawaz to act over alleged mistreatment of Imran Khan’s sisters
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has urged Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to take swift action against those allegedly responsible for mistreating the sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. In a formal letter, Afridi called for strict adherence to court-ordered visitation rights that allow Khan’s close family members to meet him at […]
PHC cracks down on KP govt’s misuse of official vehicles
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Friday banned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government from using official vehicles for personal or political purposes. The court said such use amounts to “misconduct and abuse of authority.” It emphasized that government resources must serve citizens, not political activities. The PHC ruled that using government vehicles, machinery, or […]
Report reveals embezzlement in KP govt’s scheme
An inquiry report of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inspection team on Thursday revealed corruption in the Iqra Farogh-e-Talim, a special voucher scheme of the provincial government under Elementary Education Foundation (EEF). The provincial inspection team probing into the alleged corruption in the Iqra Farogh-e-Talim voucher scheme of the KP government’s EEF in its 62-page report stated […]
KP govt bans staff from using smartphones at health care facilities
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in a bid to ensure effective and healthy services has formally banned the use of smartphones and tablets during working hours in all health care facilities across the province. KP Health Minister Dr Hisham Inamullah Khan in an issued notification on Tuesday said that the patients were neglected and service delivery was […]
KP govt, opposition reach consensus over appointment of Manzoor Afridi as caretaker CM
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government and opposition on Saturday agreed to have finalized the name of caretaker Chief Minister (CM) for the province. According to sources, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ayub Afridi’s younger brother Mazoor Afridi’s name has been finalized by KP government and KP Assembly Opposition leader Maulana Lutfur-Rehman. Both the leaders mutually agreed […]
Imran paid bill for using official helicopter: KP govt
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has submitted its response to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over queries regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Cheif Imran Khan’s use of government helicopter for personal visits. The NAB had ordered its provincial wing to ascertain how the Cheif Minister Pervez Khattak handed over his official helicopter to someone else and find out if the […]